28. Keladry of Mindelan, Protector of the Small by Tamora Pierce
She doesn’t denounce her femininity when she pursues her dream of becoming the first female knight in over a century. She’s level-headed, tough as shit, strong, smart, but gentle, too. Not to mention, she has the fiercest sense of justice. She’s my hero. —annas42a33461f
29. Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
I’ve always been a fan of Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games because I love that she’s a survivalist. She really struggles with her sense of self-preservation, especially because she often interprets it as selfishness. Women are so often written as gentle, altruistic, and self-sacrificing…often to an unhealthy degree. So, I love watching Katniss turn that trope on its head. She loves fiercely but she’s tough enough to put herself first, and I respect that. —annas42a33461f
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