Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by Asiah Fulmore. 160 pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL. DC Comics. 2021. $10
Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content PG; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Princess Amaya of Gemworld is always getting in trouble with her younger brother. When one prank goes too far, Amaya is grounded to earth for a week to teach her a lesson, since she has no powers there. Unfortunately, something goes wrong and with the loss of her power comes a loss of memory, and the week’s stay turns into three years. Now called Amy, she attends middle school until a prince of the realm manages to bring her home where her magical powers are restored, just in time to help Gemworld through a crisis.
Even though the story seems a little cliché on paper, Amethyst turns out to be a fun story with likable characters. Amy has to decide what to do with her new powers and how to use them. She discovers friends and family and how to kick butt. Fun read that will lead into more adventures with a cool princess.
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