The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices
Yen Press · 2023–present · 6 issues
About the series
A sly, self-aware manga series from Yen Press that launched in 2023, The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices follows a young noblewoman who, tired of being a passive damsel in distress, decides to hijack her own story by using the very tropes that usually trap her. Spanning six issues, this comic playfully deconstructs fantasy romance clichés while embracing them, offering a witty commentary on genre conventions. The series is most closely associated with its creator, who blends sharp humor with a knowing wink at the reader, making it a fresh entry for fans of meta-narratives and empowered heroines.
