# Maiden: Feminist Fantasy Novel

Feminist: Maiden is a fantasy novel about three women drawn into a kingdom’s annual sacrifice to a Great Dragon. Its story combines forbidden magic, court politics and a myth-retelling premise centred on resistance and independence.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 11.08 GBP
- Previous price: 16.99 GBP
- Discount: 35%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T16:58:32.019Z
- Rating: 3.8 / 5
- Reviews: 72

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## At a glance

- A fantasy retelling built around Cressyda, Alinore and Maylie, three women connected to a recurring sacrifice ritual.
- The setting includes a Great Dragon, forbidden magic and court politics.
- The publisher describes themes of female identity, independence and challenging imposed rules.

## Pros

- A clearly defined central conflict gives the story a strong mythic-fantasy premise.
- The three-woman perspective may suit readers looking for a story about intertwined fates and resistance.
- The listing specifies a substantial 432-page print length.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Bantam
- Publication date: 4 Jun. 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 432 pages
- ISBN-10: 0857505939
- ISBN-13: 978-0857505934
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 650 g
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 3.9 x 24.3 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers of fantasy retellings with dragons and forbidden magic.
- Readers interested in court politics and stories focused on women’s independence.
- Fans of fairy-tale elements, princesses and knights.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings are mixed rather than uniformly positive, with ratings concentrated in the middle and upper-middle star categories and a smaller share at two stars. Without customer comments, these figures do not explain what readers liked or disliked. They offer limited guidance on whether the novel’s dragon-centred, feminist fantasy premise will suit an individual reader.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Maiden about?
The story follows Cressyda, Alinore and Maylie as they confront a kingdom’s annual sacrifice of a young woman to a Great Dragon.
### What themes and fantasy elements does the listing describe?
It describes forbidden magic, court politics, dragons and a myth-retelling story focused on women facing a brutal ritual.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 432 pages.
### What language is the book listed in?
The listed language is English.

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