I Am Princess X by Cherie Priest
Illus. by Kali Ciesmier.
New York: Arthur A. Levine Books, 2015
Hardcover, 227.
Best friends May and Libby created Princess X in middle school with May writing the stories and Libby drawing them. But when Libby and her mom die in a tragic car accident and the comics get lost in the shuffle, all that seems to be over. May’s parents end up divorcing right after, and she moved away to live with her mom. Years later, she’s back in Seattle to visit her dad for the summer when she spots a sticker that can only be Princess X. And as May finds herself drawn into a mysterious online comic featuring her character, she begins to think that Libby is still alive, and May will stop at nothing to find her.
I Am Princess X is a fantastic read combining friendship, mystery, and even a bonus graphic novel inside the novel itself. It’s a fast read as well and definitely a page turner. Priest’s characters are strong and come across as compelling and her plot twists are delightfully unexpected. It’s also a great choice for those who want little to no romance in their reads, and while older teens will definitely enjoy the story, it’s also appropriate for eleven and twelve year olds who want to read YA books. I Am Princess X gets four out of five stars.
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