First published 1993
Princess Lissar's breathtaking beauty is a curse, mirroring her mother the queen. Fleeing her father's madness, Lissar escapes with her loyal dog Ash, unlocking a door to a world of hidden magic. In this new realm, she must confront dark forces, uncover long-buried secrets, and find the strength to shape her own destiny - if she is to survive.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, dark-fantasy, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: dark-fantasy, found-family
Setting: Deerskin
309 pages · Hardcover · Ace
Content warnings: abuse, violence