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I've been a fan of Chandra Prasad's work since falling in love with her novel On Borrowed Wings. I was eagerly anticipating her first YA book, and Damselfly did not disappoint. A modern, female-centered take on Lord of the Flies, Damselfly is the story of a private school fencing team stranded on a deserted island somewhere in the South Pacific. The teens who survive the plane crash must also watch out for the dangers of the island: the environment, the mysterious presence watching them, and ultimately, each other. The main character, Samantha, isn't the smartest, bravest, or most popular person on the island, but she is a careful observer, and therefore an excellent narrator. Her best friend, Mel, is clever and knowledgeable on many topics like horticulture and entomology, which both help the characters surviving in the jungle, and teach the reader a few interesting facts. I particularly love how Damselfly weaves adventure in with topics like race, status, mental health, and societal expectations.

Just like in her other works, Prasad paints a lush setting and fills it with interesting characters. I'm excited to share this book (and hopefully its sequel) with my kids in a couple years!


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Damselfly Chandra Prasad Books Reviews

Mysterious and packed with adventure, Damselfly is a modern classic. Sam and Mel, both girls, are instant heroes who navigate their tragic situation as relatable teenagers. Fans of the Hunger Games, Survivor, Lord of the Flies and Lost will be enthralled and unable to put this one down. I read it all in one day, anxiously waiting for the mystery to unravel and for the culmination of this well written story. Teenagers stranded on an island fighting each other for survival doesn’t get any better than this! Readers will be surprised to discover the source of fear for these teens. A must read for today’s teens but readers under 15 beware as some of the content is mature including racial and sexual undertones.
Review by Mason H, age 16 Denver Mensa
Loved this book! Creative and provocative story which evokes a classic with a modern approach which just adds to its appeal. Suspenseful story which grabs you from the start. Really captures the underlying tensions and angst of a diverse group of teens undergoing extreme circumstances. How each reacts and why makes this book a page turner and raises many questions for the reader. Was wondering until the last page what would happen next and would love to read about the next chapter of the characters’ lives. Young and old will relate to this book and it is a great discussion book for book groups.
I never read The Lord of the Flies…I wasn't even sure what it was about…until I looked it up when I was about a third of the way through this. The author has a spot at the end of the book where she talks about her inspiration for the book and as an author. She calls this a Lord of the Flies with a diverse cast of strong female characters. It does have male characters also, but they are definitely secondary to the females.

Damselfly is a story of what happens to a group of kids when they are suddenly stranded with no rules…or adult supervision. Told from the pov of a shy Indian girl, it addresses some tough subjects really well. Unfortunately, though, this felt under-developed to me and left me wanting something more from it; from the characters to general storyline. Overall, this was just an okay read for me, despite, loving the cover. It did remind me of the first few episodes of Lost (the TV show), so that was cool.

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~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~

Plot~ 3.7/5
Main Characters~ 4/5
Secondary Characters~ 3.5/5
The Feels~ 3/5
Pacing~ 3.5/5
Addictiveness~ 4/5
Theme or Tone~ 3.8/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 4/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 4/5
Ending~ 2.5/5 Cliffhanger~ It kind of did…
Book Cover~ It's very compelling, it's definitely what drew me in.
Narration~☆4☆ for Soneela Nankani…I like her, but she could use some work on her voices.
Setting~ Deserted Island, somewhere between the Mainland and Hawaii.
Source~ Audiobook (Scribd)
Such an interesting fast paced read. Read this with my kids, it kept my kids interested that is worth everything when you have a novel you can enjoy with your family!!
I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. It grabbed my attention right away and I had a hard time putting it down. Chandra Prasad has a hit on her hands with this one.
With vivid prose, Prasad draws us into a world that most modern teenagers would have a hard time imagining one with no cell phones, iPads, or Snapchat. Left to their own devices in the absence of electronic ones, the characters find themselves surprised by what they and their peers are capable of, for better and for worse. Bonds are forged and broken as underlying currents of mental health struggles and racial identity politics bubble to the surface. A riveting novel that will have teen readers wondering long after they read it what would I have done?
Amazing book! While the early pages immediately bring to mind both Lord of the Flies (LOTF) and TV's Lost, the story quickly becomes its own...and I couldn't put it down!

I read LOTF nearly 30 years ago, but I remember it fairly well and I found Damselfly to be a refreshing, inclusive, and compelling take on this classic novel. My son is in middle school and has yet to read LOTF; he devoured Damselfly, connected with its characters, and immediately asked if the book was part of a series. That's high praise from a 13-year-old!

It's rare when a book clicks with teenagers and adults. Do yourself a favor and read Damselfly. You won't be disappointed.
I've been a fan of Chandra Prasad's work since falling in love with her novel On Borrowed Wings. I was eagerly anticipating her first YA book, and Damselfly did not disappoint. A modern, female-centered take on Lord of the Flies, Damselfly is the story of a private school fencing team stranded on a deserted island somewhere in the South Pacific. The teens who survive the plane crash must also watch out for the dangers of the island the environment, the mysterious presence watching them, and ultimately, each other. The main character, Samantha, isn't the smartest, bravest, or most popular person on the island, but she is a careful observer, and therefore an excellent narrator. Her best friend, Mel, is clever and knowledgeable on many topics like horticulture and entomology, which both help the characters surviving in the jungle, and teach the reader a few interesting facts. I particularly love how Damselfly weaves adventure in with topics like race, status, mental health, and societal expectations.

Just like in her other works, Prasad paints a lush setting and fills it with interesting characters. I'm excited to share this book (and hopefully its sequel) with my kids in a couple years!