Elodie never dreamed of a lavish palace or a handsome prince. Growing 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.
This title will be released on April 18, 2023.
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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: This one was so good. I can not wait to see what Netflix has done with it. As I think that this is just one of those stories that will do well on screen. With a lot of the descriptions etc. I think I will die hard love the show. The book was a great tale that I could not put down. I enjoyed the journey and hope to read more from this author soon. The characters were all there and well formed and the plot went along to each point and was never stagnate.
Review
“Elegant and explosive, Damsel has all the fantasy, beauty, dragons, and intrigue of Game of Thrones, elevated by a feminist lens and a powerful heroine—a long line of heroines—determined to do right by the world and by her fellow women.”—Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma and The Violence
“A must-read novel by a must-read author, this brilliant story sparkles with adventure, unexpected love, and stunning twists expertly crafted. Block off an entire day—you’re not going to want to put Damsel down.”—Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Give the Dark My Love and Night of the Witch
“With deft prose and intricate invention, Damsel brings the perfect spin to a fantasy fairy tale.”—Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
“A must-read novel by a must-read author, this brilliant story sparkles with adventure, unexpected love, and stunning twists expertly crafted. Block off an entire day—you’re not going to want to put Damsel down.”—Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Give the Dark My Love and Night of the Witch
“With deft prose and intricate invention, Damsel brings the perfect spin to a fantasy fairy tale.”—Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
About the Author
Evelyn Skye is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels, including Damsel (which will soon be a Netflix film starring Millie Bobby Brown, Robin Wright, and Angela Bassett) and the forthcoming The Hundred Loves of Juliet. She is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, and she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and daughter.
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