Books like From a High Tower (Elemental Masters) by Mercedes Lackey
In this fresh take on the classic tale, a young woman endures long isolation within a tower, where she receives magical instruction from a witch guardian. As the story progresses, she is assaulted by an attacker, and she resolves to seek justice. Set within the broader Elemental Masters universe, the narrative combines fairy‑tale elements with fantasy magic, offering a modern, woman‑hero perspective on a familiar legend.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Mercedes Lackey
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