Damsel by Elana K. Arnold

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fiction fantasy young adult dark emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

A dark, twisted, unforgettable fairy tale from Elana K. Arnold, author of the National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made OfThe rite has existed for as long as anyone can remember: When the king dies, his son the prince must venture out into ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,958 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
tense 46%
emotional 38%
mysterious 34%
adventurous 30%
sad 28%
challenging 27%
reflective 15%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 34%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 40% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.34

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