A review by bookphile
Damsel by Elana K. Arnold

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
It's hard to say I love this story because it was difficult to read. But watching Ama fight back, even when having to make herself be small to stay safe, was heartening. Alone, without having anyone to rely on, or help her really, she slowly pieces herself back together until she finds the truth of herself. The damsel saves herself in this one ;)
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