Am I rating this too highly? Possibly, the art isn't great and the kingdom names make me cringe internally every time. But the story itself is just so delightful, with some very serious themes given actual consideration underneath the fairy tale farce. The main theme, that everyone should get to be treated with respect and loved no matter what their "curse," is vibrantly drawn in almost every interaction Gwen has with other people, and the revelation of Prez's curse is also handled very well - knowing why she founded the club and what she's working towards adds a lot. But mostly this is just a warmhearted, funny fractured fairy tale (I just lost it at the "princels"), and more than worth the price of admission.

The Cursed Princess Club is a club that I want to be a part of.

I have been a fan of Lambcat since the webtoons and I love seeing the comics in print!

In Volume 2 of Cursed Princess Club, the series takes a significant leap forward, addressing some of the concerns raised in Volume 1. While Volume 1 may have felt like a mere reversal of tropes, focusing on the novelty of an "ugly" princess, Volume 2 appears to bring more depth and purpose to the narrative which I found to be more engaging.

One of the improvements I found to be an improvement is the emergence of a more coherent and engaging storyline. I found Volume 1 lacking in substance, with the setup feeling forced and the narrative primarily relying on the reversal of traditional fairy tale tropes. However, Volume 2 seems to rectify this by introducing a more deliberate and well-thought-out plot. With all the characters now firmly established, the narrative can delve into their individual stories and backgrounds. This shift from a more superficial exploration of tropes to a deeper exploration of character dynamics and plot points indicates a maturation in the storytelling. I believe that readers can anticipate a more immersive experience as the characters navigate their unique challenges and relationships as this story continues to progress.

Volume 2 of Cursed Princess Club marks a turning point in the series, addressing some of the shortcomings of the initial volume. The introduction of a more purposeful and engaging storyline, coupled with the established characters, promises a more satisfying and substantial reading experience. If Volume 1 left readers feeling underwhelmed, Volume 2 appears to be a promising step forward for the Cursed Princess Club series.

Cursed Princess Club, Vol. II, is a delightful manga that continues the story of Gwendolyn, the youngest daughter of the King who doesn't fit the typical fairy-tale princess mold. After being rejected by Prince Frederick because he thinks she's "really ugly," Gwendolyn runs away into the forest and encounters the Cursed Princess Club, a group of outcasts who have created an incredible friendship circle.

In this second volume, we meet the Princels, princes who have shunned society due to their own insecurities about their physical appearance and inability to find romantic partners. The story explores themes of self-esteem, acceptance, and finding your people.

The writing and artwork in Cursed Princess Club, Vol. II, are both charming and engaging. The characters are well-developed and the story is full of heart and humor. The author does an excellent job of exploring serious themes while also maintaining a lighthearted and fun tone.

Overall, Cursed Princess Club, Vol. II, is a must-read for fans of manga and anyone who loves stories about friendship and acceptance. It is a heartwarming and delightful continuation of the series, and I look forward to reading more from this talented author.

Continuing the first volume's themes of found family and self-acceptance, Tropey arranged royal marriages beget chuckle-worthy dramatic irony in an endearing graphic novel, originally a webcomic, that subverts classic fairy tale tropes

It surprised in a very good mode. I alwyas saw this title around in webtoon (i read the previous chapters on the app and really enjoying the music experience). I think is a very positive comic. There isn't any relevant negative points. But I understand that some people can't jump into it right away because the draw it is a little diferent. But that's the point, right?

This was such a cute volume! I really like that they didn't shy away from dealing with Gwen's self-esteem issues and confronted it head-on in the book. Also, the Princels were great and I hope that they come back in future volumes. I can't wait to see what happens in volume 3!

This graphic novel is a wonderful follow up to the first volume. More cursed princesses are introduced, the reader learns about the curses of some of the princesses from the first volume, and the engagements with the plaid princes are continued. In addition, this volume addresses Gwen's self esteem and her need to learn to love herself. This volume is funny, heartwarming, and beautifully illustrated. I can't wait for the third one!

I adore Cursed Princess Club, even found myself loving the first volume just as much as the second volume! Such a fun and unique story with gorgeous artwork. A welcome addition to any library wanting to promote acceptance.

In the first volume we met three sisters. The oldest two are absolutely lovely and accomplished. The third, Gwendolyn, is everyone's favorite. She has a giant heart and is an accomplished cook but she is just not pretty. In fact, she is rather ugly. She never knew until her father wants to make an alliance with the Plaid Kingdom by marrying his daughters off to the other king's sons. That's when Gwendolyn found out how other people see her. Luckily, she also discovered the Cursed Princess Club which was open to all princesses (and a prince, because why discriminate?).
This time, we're seeing some growing pains. Someone is leaving Gwendolyn notes asking her to meet them in the barn. And it's there that she discovers one of the secrets of the club. She also discovers that there is a club for cursed princes. However, the curses may be more of their own making.
This book ends on a bit of a cliff hanger with the Argyle Prince seemingly attracted to Gwen and asking her out. But are his motives pure?
An absolutely lovely addition to the series. I cannot wait for book three.

Four and a half stars
This book comes out July 4, 2023
Follows Vol. 1
ARC kindly provided WEBTOON Unscrolled and NetGalley
Opinions are my own

I started reading Cursed Princess Club earlier this year, and I enjoyed this second installment! This series is equal parts corny and charming and poignant. While it isn’t a comic that takes itself too seriously, it does take on some serious and culturally relevant topics—class, gender norms, sexism, consent, normalizing conversations about periods, incels, and above all, self-acceptance. More than anything, the characters in this series are learning to trust themselves and to listen to what they truly want.

In volume 2, Princess Gwendolyn continues her journey of self-discovery, gets more involved with the Cursed Princess Club, and attends a ball as a part of the arrangement between the Pastel and Plaid Kingdoms.

One of the most engaging parts of this book is when the club president tells the story of how she came to be cursed and how/why she formed the CPC.

The ending sets us up nicely for the next volume which is set to come out in early 2024! I’m here for it!

Review posted to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5413966409

The adventure continues in volume 2! I love each of the princes and how we learn more about them. I also love how this continues to be a quirky fun, yet positive, read and I enjoyed meeting the other cursed princess. This is definitely a comic I want on my shelf in my classroom and in my school library.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. The above is my honest opinion after reading.

I. LOVE. THIS. SERIES.

The artwork, the characters, the storyline, EVERYTHING. I HEART Gwen SOOOOO MUCH!!!

I really REALLY hope this doesn't go all, "she was cursed all along, look how beautiful she is with the curse lifted". I think her beauty is internal and shows on the outside. So the poor thing can't take a good picture to save her life. Honestly, neither can I. My last good picture was my kindergarten school picture. I don't care HOW many filters you put on the darn picture, I look GOOFY. (I like to think I look less goofy in 3D. If I don't...please don't disillusion me, lol.)

Anywho, I own the first volume in both hard and soft cover and I plan on doing the same thing with this one, as well as shove it into the hands of every age-appropriate customer who shows an interest in humor/manga/fractured fairytales.

5, I honestly love this series and hope you will read it and love it too, stars.

My thanks to NetGalley and WEBTOON Unscrolled for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.

Another five stars! I love this series so much. These books have become my comfort reads, and I did recently purchase a physical copy of vol. 1 because I enjoy having a copy around that I can pick up at will. The art was fantastic, and the storyline was both emotional and heart-warming. I've laughed out loud several times while reading CPC. mostly because of the expressions of the characters and what's going on in the background of certain scenes. I'm so excited for vol. 3 and hope I get an ARC of that one too!

The first volume has been very popular and I can see that the second volume will be just as popular! I can’t wait to have it on my shelf!

This series has so many heartwarming and sweet moments throughout it. Gwen is such a wonderful character to follow. I also love that self-esteem issues is addressed for both boys and girls in this volume. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a cute light-hearted read.

I wasn't a huge fan of Cursed Princess Club Volume One: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel, but I liked the story enough to give Volume Two a shot...and I'm so glad I did.

Two of things I wasn't fond of in the first book (super cheesy humor and not getting enough time with the club members) are both SO much better here. Even though some of the humor is still pretty cheesy, the moments were more spread out and didn't seem to forced. The timing of the humor felt better, and there were some instances where it was more subtle (but no less hilarious).

We also get WAY more time with the Cursed Princess Club members and even get to know several of their back stories. These were some of my favorite parts. (Now I just need MORE. JAMIE.)

Excited to continue the series and see where it takes everyone.

I loved Cursed Princess Club volume 2! I hadn't read Volume 1 but it didn't seem to matter as the story was engaging and easy to follow. It had me laughing out loud from as early as page 5 and I knew I would enjoy the rest of it from there.

Although the princesses have their own curses such as claws for hands, frogs pouring out of their mouths and more, they band together to form a supporting group of friends who encourage and build each other up. This volume discusses beauty and the different ways you can be beautiful outside of looks. I love seeing how the princesses interact and also the story between the pastel princesses and the plaid princes. It's drawn in such a great style that has you really imagining the character voices, mannerisms and movements perfectly as if you're watching it live. It truly is a great series and I would recomend it to readers who like uplifting stories with an underlying message about self perception. I can't wait to read more of the series!

Thank you for the reading copy, I'm so grateful to have had the chance to check it out as I hadn't heard of Cursed Princess Club before seeing it on Netgalley and after reading it definitely want to add this to our manga section instore!

I've added my review to Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5533796083

and have also added the review on Amazon too (for Volume 1, about the series in general). Amazon says it may take a couple days for the review to appear though.

I can’t tell if I like these or not. I get the message about loving yourself for who you are, and that’s a great message. I just feel like the story jumps around a lot. It’s hard to keep up with what is happening when everything is so disconnected and odd. I’ll keep trying with #3 to see if it evens out for me and starts to make more sense.

I enjoyed this volume even more than the first one!
This is a lovely balance between super important messaging and silly humor.
Gwen and other characters start to develop healthier habits around body image and self esteem. The messaging is more on the body positivity side than body acceptance which may be more challenging for folks to relate to, but in a fairytale setting it rings true. Most important is that Gwen is not alone and has the Cursed Princess Club and her sisters by her side for support.