Damsel
Damsel by Elana K. Arnold is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020, featuring 336 pages in English. This dark and twisted fairy tale explores the traditional narrative of a prince rescuing a damsel from a dragon, but with a unique perspective. The story begins with Ama awakening in the arms of Prince Emory, unaware of her past or the dangers she has faced. As she learns about her supposed destiny to rule beside him, the tale unfolds in unexpected ways, challenging the conventions of fairy tales.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of legends surrounding dragons and damsels. As Ama journeys to the kingdom of Harding, she uncovers unsettling truths that suggest the real threats may be closer than she realizes. This edition invites readers to reconsider familiar tropes within the context of young adult fiction, blending elements of fantasy and social topics such as bullying. With its engaging premise, Damsel offers a fresh take on classic fairy tales and folklore.
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*A 2019 Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book*
A dark, twisted, unforgettable fairy tale from Elana K. Arnold, author of the National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made Of
The rite has existed for as long as anyone can remember: When the king dies, his son the prince must venture out into the gray lands, slay a fierce dragon, and rescue a damsel to be his bride. This is the way things have always been.
When Ama wakes in the arms of Prince Emory, she knows none of this. She has no memory of what came before she was captured by the dragon or what horrors she faced in its lair. She knows only this handsome young man, the story he tells of her rescue, and her destiny of sitting on a throne beside him. It’s all like a dream, like something from a fairy tale.
As Ama follows Emory to the kingdom of Harding, however, she discovers that not all is as it seems. There is more to the legends of the dragons and the damsels than anyone knows, and the greatest threats may not be behind her, but around her, now, and closing in.
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