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Like 'The Hero and the Crown,' this offers a compelling coming-of-age fantasy with a strong female lead.
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The Hero and the Crown
by Robin McKinley (1984)
★4.07(95 ratings)
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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