Damsel FMCs Who Turn Badass Over Time (23 books)

Want a break from FMCs who are undefeatable warriors from the beginning? How about a damsel FMC who turns baddass over time (usually with some help with swoon-worthy MMCs)? She doesn't turn into the absolute best warrior in the world but she learns to master her magic, gains confidence in her wits, and maybe even picks up some combat skills.

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1	Heir of Broken Fate (HOBF, #1) by Mads Rafferty 3.69 avg rating — 7,622 ratings score: 1,000, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 3,601,672 ratings score: 798, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 176,457 ratings score: 399, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Sapphire Flames (Hidden Legacy, #4) by Ilona Andrews (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 35,466 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Glint (The Plated Prisoner, #2) by Raven Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 297,756 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon, #1) by Alison Goodman (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 62,874 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone, #1) by Leigh Bardugo (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 1,113,784 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia, #1) by Carissa Broadbent (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 758,748 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Villain's Princess by Abby McCormick (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Girl Who Kept Winter (The Winter Epic #1) by Giao Chi (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 438 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The King's Captive (Gate of Myth and Power, #1) by K.M. Shea (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 14,453 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Rebel Wing (Rebel Wing, #1) by Tracy Banghart (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 817 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Magic Unleashed (Hall of Blood and Mercy, #3) by K.M. Shea (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 11,403 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	A Girl Named Calamity (Alyria #1) by Danielle Lori (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 601 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Magic Redeemed (Hall of Blood and Mercy, #2) by K.M. Shea (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 10,702 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Magic Forged (Hall of Blood and Mercy #1) by K.M. Shea (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 13,600 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Gleam (The Plated Prisoner, #3) by Raven Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 272,523 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Wild Magic (Immortals, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 82,936 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Uprooted by Naomi Novik (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 265,392 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Shadow of the Fox (Shadow of the Fox, #1) by Julie Kagawa (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 25,528 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	White Hot (Hidden Legacy, #2) by Ilona Andrews (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 54,639 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Red Winter (Red Winter Trilogy, #1) by Annette Marie (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 13,515 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	A Court This Cruel & Lovely (Kingdom of Lies, #1) by Stacia Stark (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 101,084 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars