She-Ra: Legend of the Fire Princess

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Gigi D.G./ Paulina Ganucheau: Legend of the Fire Princess [She-Ra graphic novel].
Scholastic 2020, trade paperback, 128 pages.

Legend of the Fire Princess is a self-contained story taking place sometime during the second season of the show. Both the Princess Alliance and Catra, Scorpia, Entrapta (and some Cousins-of-Emily) try to secure a lost runestone before the others can get to it. The comic does a nice job of showing the various strengths and insecurities of the characters. Scorpia, Frosta, and Perfuma each have very lovable spotlight moments. There‘s a short/ interrupted exchange between Bow and Entrapta which captures both characters really well. Anybody loving Mermista saying „ughh“? This books has you covered. Catra and She-Ra meet and fight, and Adora has to deal with a depressing realization...

All characters are depicted faithfully, and it‘s easy to imagine their lines in the voices we know from the animated show. What I love is that Legend of the Fire Princess, despite the action story and humor, stays true to the heart of the show and tells a story about rejection and acceptance, friendships and vulnerabilities.