The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices, Vol. 1 (manga)

by Kazusa Yoneda (Artist), Mitsuya Fuji (Artist), Sarah Moon (Translator)

Overview

After reincarnating into her favorite BL novel, Maki (now Octavia) has the perfect opportunity to fangirl over her favorite fictional couple, Sil and Prince Sirius, in real life—except she’s Sirius’s sister?! If that isn’t awkward enough, she’s expected to give up her firstborn child to be their heir! But the new Octavia won’t settle for a political marriage just to produce a baby. Her brother overcame many obstacles to be with the man of his dreams, and Octavia is prepared to do the same! Of course, she actually has to find a guy first…

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781975348755
Publisher:	Yen Press
Publication date:	02/21/2023
Series:	Princess of Convenient Plot Devices (manga) Series , #1
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	573,645
File size:	77 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 7 Up—Maki Tazawa found herself in a situation that was stranger than fiction. In her previous life (which ended much too soon), she was a huge fan of BL (Boys Love) novels. Her favorite romantic pairing was between the crown prince Sirius and Lord Sil. Maki didn't dwell too much on the fate of princess Octavia, who basically sacrificed her own happiness by agreeing to an arranged marriage so that she could produce an heir to the throne. But when Maki is reincarnated as the character of Octavia, she decides to flip the script. Maki would rather try to find a guy who's willing to be her fake boyfriend, or even better, find her own true love. This book effectively weaves emotions and humor through the entire story. Readers will have their heartstrings pulled as they watch Maki struggle to forge her own path and change her destiny, but they'll also laugh as they see all the differences between what she says and what she's really thinking. The expressive and energetic artwork will pull readers along the highs and lows of this emotional roller coaster, as Maki keeps trying to find romance of her own in a Boys Love story. VERDICT For fans of Patrick Ness's The Rest of Us Just Live Here and other imaginative stories about supporting characters trying to find their place in the world, as well as fans of LGBTQIA+ stories.—Andrea Lipinski

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