in the kingdom of Nymunia, princess Joelene is born. Or should we say... Prince Joe? Prince Joe's life is anything but easy. She has 5 brothers, all beastly hairy and strong, while she has to pretend to be the youngest child of the family because of one mere mistake her mother made - her father's genes were so strong, she ended up looking "like a boy". forced to perform every day, knowing she might never marry, Joelene realises she is not alone and that there is always hope.