They eventually manage to make their way to the tower where Elena is being held, only for the old woman to demand that they bring her the "greatest treasure in the land" in exchange for the princess.

This caused him to note the absence of same sex pairings in children's fairy tales and upon returning home, began developing the story and characters.

[9] The Princes and the Treasure has received praise from GLAAD, who expressed excitement over the work containing "gay role models, the twist on a classic fairytale storyline, and the shattering of stereotypes".

[10] Lesbians on the Loose gave the book a favorable review, stating that it was "important, particularly for children as it shows that love and family are universal, regardless of their gender.

[15] The comment angered the author, who then wrote the article in order to "push the issue of equality a little and also, I admit, to troll some of the haters out there.