Top Five Wednesday is a Goodreads group that responds to weekly prompts. This weeks prompt:
More and more in fiction, we are seeing a stronger emphasis on female characters who are no damsels-in-distress. They take charge of situations and step in to do what needs to be done, regardless if it’s their duty or the heroes. Who are some of your favorite strong female characters in fiction that you have read about?
Katsa from Graceling. I love that even when she falls for Prince Poe, Katsa still stays true to herself and doesn’t alter her mission.
Deka from Gilded. Deka’s strength evolved throughout the story, as she initially believes the lies the women in her world have been fed. When she learns the truth, she is a force to be reckoned with.
Hermione Granger. Most of my picks are more physically strong, but Hermione shows the power of intellect.
Sybella from Dark Triumph (His Fair Assasin, book 2). While Beast tries to save her, Sybella is no damsel in distress and is rescued kicking and screaming.
Cinder from the Lunar Chronicles. Forget the traditional Cinderella, Cinder is modern cyborg fighting and intergalactic battle.
That GIF is everything!! Absolutely love it! Oooo I have Deka in The Gilded Ones is amazing! After all these years, I STILL have not read Cinder and know I need to! Awesome picks!!
The Lunar Chronicles is a series that I think gets better as it goes.