First published 2003
Keladry of Mindelan dreams of becoming a knight in a world where women are barred from the ranks. Alanna of Trebond disguises herself as a boy to train as a warrior. Daja, Tris, Briar, and Sandry discover their magical powers and fight to control them. And Veralidaine Sarrasri, a shy country girl, learns she is the last of a powerful shapeshifting race. These four young heroes face monsters, dark sorcery, and their own inner demons as they rise to defend their realms from ancient, unstoppable forces.
Genres: adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, coming-of-age, found-family
Hardcover · Science Fiction Book Club
Content warnings: violence