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Damsel

by Evelyn Skye
Imani Jade Powers
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A damsel in distress takes on the dragon herself in this epic twist on classic fantasy—based on a screenplay by Dan Mazeau comes 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. 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.
Dragon Language by Reese Skye.

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    April 18, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9780593677131
      • File size: 283329 KB
      • Duration: 09:50:16

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      June 10, 2024

      Skye (Cloak of Night) beautifully creates a world where a bargain with an ancient dragon keeps the country of Aurea wealthy and healthy. Elodie, the daughter of an Inophean duke, agrees to marry Prince Henry of Aurea to ensure prosperity for her suffering people. Elodie believes she is making the right choice but is asked to sacrifice more than she ever imagined. Prince Henry and the Aureans require her to give her life as a ritual sacrifice to a dragon, but Elodie will not go quietly. After Prince Henry throws her into the dragon's lair, she must use her wits and the clues left by previously sacrificed princesses to save herself. Elodie won't be the stereotypical damsel in distress. Readers will enjoy this twist on the classic fairy-tale trope. Told in alternating points of view, the narration by Imani Jade Powers and author Skye brings the characters of Elodie and the dragon to life, allowing listeners to experience the complexities of their friendship, love, and grief. VERDICT This unique twist on the damsel-in-distress story is sure to delight listeners. A perfect listen for fantasy and adventure lovers alike.--Amber Wessies

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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