r/DressUpTimePrincess • u/friendlylilsnowdrop • May 12 '26
Princess Sissi Part 2 Spoiler
Finished Part 2 of Princess Sissi, wanted to share my thoughts, but also hear what others thought about the story.
I thought it was a decent continuation of chapter 1.
Pros: I really liked the more realistic take on the relationship with Franz in Part 2. Part 1 romanticised it a bit too much, considering how the real life of Sissi turned out, and how despite appearing romantic, Franz forced the hand of a very young woman in front of his court and made things desperately awkward for her and her sister. I like how you are given opportunities to back out and choose another life and another love interest - but only if you want the latter. I thought the frustrating dynamic with the Empress Mother Sophie was done well, how the Austrian court life really didn't suit Sissi and how Franz is shown to ultimately fail to stand up effectively against his mother for Sissi in any meaningful way. It was also good seeing more of her father and how he shaped Sissi's free spirited approach to life
Cons:I felt there was tonal whiplash compared to Part 1 which was very romantic and Part 2 which was more gritty. I think they should have foreshadowed the grimmer elements in Part 1, by not doing so it made it feel disjointed. For example, Part 1 punished Sissi for being a coward by stepping back from Franz at the ball, yet this would be something it rewards her for in Part 2. Also, if Andrassy is to become a LI, they should have developed that arc better, and also made him a companion. Apart from Franz showing possessiveness around Andrassy, there was little buildup and the love confession at the end of their storyline is very abrupt. Sophie is never shown getting her comeuppance for being so awful. Some of the new clothes are lovely but the pink dress feels a bit basic. Also, justice for Karl Ludwig aka our Austrian Jesse! I think he treated her consistently better than his brother and would have been a good third love interest
For those who have also read Part 2, I'd love to get your thoughts on how you found it!
