3 Of my Favourite Female Characters

When asked the question who is my favourite female characters in books, there are three who stand out. Each from a different time of my life.

When I was younger, it was Darci, from Darci in Cabin 13. I always asked mom for one more chapter of that book when she was reading to me at bed time. I truthfully can’t remember what made me connect with Darci. I think I found her inspiring, outgoing, friendly, in a time when friendship was hard to come by for me. But because it was from my childhood, I can’t remember much of the story or the connection other then that.

In junior high, friendship was also hard to come by so I connected with characters in books. One that sticks out to me is Maximum Ride from the Maximum Ride series by James Patterson. It was pure luck that I came across this series. I actually picked up the sixth book in the series first before realizing it was a series and I needed to start at the beginning.

She is the leader of a group of kids who have been modified to have wings and ‘powers’. I loved how well she fell into the role of leader. Taking everything in stride and leaning on her family members when she felt like she was going through a tough moment. She was so young, yet she stepped into the role she was forced into and kept them afloat. She didn’t back from the challenges they faced, even if they were scary and unknown.

My most recent favourite female character is Aelin, from Throne of Glass by Sarah J Mass. If anyone is looking for a bada** female character, it is definitely her. Everything she has gone through has built her into the character she is. I love how conniving she is. Always thinking one step ahead, always thinking of her family and friends safety. She always has something up her sleeve and keeps our heads twisting with all of her plans. She is a true born leader but was willing to lead a life not meant for a queen if it meant that her people were safe. She was willing to die on the battle field for them.

Are there any female characters that really stand out to you? Let me know in the comments

-Fallon