A review by jessieliah
Damsel by Elana K. Arnold

4.0

SPOILERS! In light of the ending reveal, which I strongly suspected was what was going to happen after Emory left the castle, I actually don't see this as purely a feminist fairy tale. That is of course the context of the story. But having read it all, I see it more as a commentary on humanity's folly in trying to control nature and the inherent self-destruction that comes from doing so. I think the parallel story line of Sorrow/Fury supports this. And that the Damsel isn't a woman at all but the dragon.

At least I hope this is the point. Otherwise, as a feminist tale its very disturbing, shallow, and not at all productive to the conversation.