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In the Hand of the Goddess

Tamora Pierce (1984)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages240 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads4.24/5 (102899)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeceptionViolence

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneReluctant Hero

Synopsis

"I don't want to fall in love. I just want to be a warrior maiden." Still disguised as a boy, Alanna becomes a squire to none other than the prince of the realm. Prince Jonathan is not only Alanna's liege lord, he is also her best friend -- and one of the few who knows the secret of her true identity. And when the Prince's life is threatened by a mysterious sorcerer, it will take all of Alanna's skill, strength, and magical power to protect him -- even at the risk of revealing who she really is.... Filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil, Alanna's second adventure continues the saga of a girl who dares to follow her dreams -- and the magical destiny that will make her a legend in her land.

Tags

AdventureComing of AgeSword and SorceryFemale ProtagonistClassic Fantasy