A review by morsa
Damsel by Elana K. Arnold

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
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