Damsel by Elana K. Arnold

Damsel

Elana K. Arnold

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Damsel is ideal for readers who enjoy dark, feminist retellings of traditional fairytales that critically explore themes of sexism and power through a slow-burning, emotionally charged narrative.

Description

*A 2019 Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book*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...

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Community Reviews

3.32
based on 3,203 reviews

Moods

dark: 83%

tense: 46%

emotional: 40%

adventurous: 36%

mysterious: 31%

sad: 30%

challenging: 26%

reflective: 19%

hopeful: 9%

inspiring: 7%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
55% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

64% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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