Books like Deerskin by Robin McKinley
When Lissar, the kingdom’s celebrated princess and its queen’s daughter, faces her father’s craving for her beauty, she chooses flight over threat. Together with her faithful dog Ash, she steps into a wondrous world of magic, unlocking forces that safeguard her and propel her toward a coming‑of‑age adventure beyond imagination.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Robin McKinley
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