The Hero and the Crown
by Robin McKinley · first published 1924
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Although she is the daughter of Damar's king, Aerin was never fully accepted as royalty. People would whisper the story of her mother, the witch-woman, who they said charmed the king into marrying her, and Aerin turned into an awkward young woman, persecuted by many in the court. But none knew her hidden strength and courage until she became the hero her kingdom desperately needed.
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I am not a girl. But I liked the Dealing with Dragons series from Patricia C. Wrede (humorous), The Hero and the Crown and The Blue Sword from Robin McKinley, and the Dragon's Blood series from Jane Yolen.
on “The unnecessary demise of Barnes and Noble” ↗For those who are curious, this is the same Robin McKinley who wrote The Blue Sword and The Hero and the Crown. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_McKinley
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