Damsel
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4.1 • 14 Ratings
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
A damsel in distress takes on the dragon herself in this epic twist on classic fantasy. Based on a screenplay by Dan Mazeau, this is a groundbreaking collaboration between New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Skye and the team behind the upcoming Netflix film Damsel, starring Millie Bobby Brown.
A price must be paid.
Elodie never dreamed of a lavish palace or a handsome prince. As she grew up in the famine-stricken realm of Inophe, her deepest wish was to help her people survive each winter. So when a representative from a rich, reclusive kingdom offers her family enough wealth to save Inophe in exchange for Elodie’s hand in marriage, she accepts without hesitation. Swept away to the glistening kingdom of Aurea, Elodie is quickly taken in by the beauty of the realm—and of her betrothed, Prince Henry.
But as Elodie undertakes the rituals to become an Aurean princess, doubts prick at her mind as cracks in the kingdom’s perfect veneer begin to show: A young woman who appears and vanishes from the castle tower. A parade of torches weaving through the mountains. Markings left behind in a mysterious V. Too late, she discovers that Aurea’s prosperity has been purchased at a heavy cost—each harvest season, the kingdom sacrifices its princesses to a hungry dragon. And Elodie is the next sacrifice.
This ancient arrangement has persisted for centuries, leading hundreds of women to their deaths. But the women who came before Elodie did not go quietly. Their blood pulses with power and memory, and their experiences hold the key to Elodie’s survival. Forced to fight for her life, this damsel must use her wits to defeat a dragon, uncover Aurea’s past, and save not only herself but the future of her new kingdom as well.
Customer Reviews
Not bad but not good
What was good: The action was really fun to follow and this was a quick read. The relationship between Floria and Elodie was sweet and written well, and so was their relationship with Lucinda.
What was bad: This was written off of a screenplay, so it reads that way. The pacing at the beginning was a bit slow, and the writing wasn’t really captivating enough to unlock an emotional reaction. The dragon language was interesting and clever but I don’t think it serves any purpose to the plot other than showing that Elodie is witty and always has something to contribute (?) but she’s already shown that through her bravery and her updates to the Safe Cave map. The ending was not something I expected. I usually like twist endings, but this just didn’t hit the spot. I think the ending went a little too easy on the Aurean royal family.
Overall, this is one of the rare cases in which the book is not better than the movie.
Great story
A very quick read as the story was so short. I’m slightly vexed that it cost $13.99 though. Good book but too pricey!