Elizabeth answers “Does the book have a satisfying ending?...”

Maiya asked this question about Damsel:

Does the book have a satisfying ending? Not necessarily happy but will the end have me feeling dreadful

Elizabeth This has some uncomfortable subject matter and looks at how the pattern of traditional Damsel in Distress stories can be harmful and sexist, and I fel…moreThis has some uncomfortable subject matter and looks at how the pattern of traditional Damsel in Distress stories can be harmful and sexist, and I felt a lot of anxiety while reading it....but when I was finished, I definitely fist pumped and screamed. It was just such a powerful feeling, the ending. Not romantic or sweet, just the very opposite of feeling helpless.(less)

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