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kblevs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Murder, Blood, Violence, Death, Animal death, Gore, Rape, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Kidnapping, and Animal cruelty
morsa's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.25
THIS WAS SOBAD.
Firstly, the plot was weak and predictable
Ama was the dragon?? I couldn't have guessed... I wasn't expecting it at all /s. You know what I didn't guess? Emory's third weapon. I was SPEECHLESS and not in a good way.
None of the characters were likable. Ama was the only one I felt a little sympathetic for. But she was still poorly written. And some of her actions didn't really make sense. I hate "girlboss" moments that don't make sense and they're just there for the sake of being "girl power" moments. And guess what this book has? Exactly, girlboss moments that don't make sense.
The pacing didn't make sense at all. To be honest, the only thing I liked about this book was the short chapters.
Also, how many times does the author have to mention Ama's breasts and Emory's dick? Weird.
That's one of the many reasons this book shouldn't be YA.
Also there should've been TWs before starting the book bc I was absolutely shocked.
TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Suicide, Abuse, Blood, Self harm
Firstly, the plot was weak and predictable
None of the characters were likable. Ama was the only one I felt a little sympathetic for. But she was still poorly written. And some of her actions didn't really make sense. I hate "girlboss" moments that don't make sense and they're just there for the sake of being "girl power" moments. And guess what this book has? Exactly, girlboss moments that don't make sense.
The pacing didn't make sense at all. To be honest, the only thing I liked about this book was the short chapters.
Also, how many times does the author have to mention Ama's breasts and Emory's dick? Weird.
That's one of the many reasons this book shouldn't be YA.
Also there should've been TWs before starting the book bc I was absolutely shocked.
TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Suicide, Abuse, Blood, Self harm
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Death, Murder, Suicide, Violence, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
ka_ke's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Damsel is darker than I was expecting. MUCH DARKER. There is a lot to unpack in this novel, but also a satisfying ending? Prince Emory and all the men in this book gave me the creeps, which I suppose was intended. It definitely made me glad we have feminism today!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Sexual content
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