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A fantasy narrative in which the protagonist is an underdog of humble origin placed in a situation that forces heroic action.
"All the men are strong, all women beautiful, all life adventurous, and all problems simple."
A Phoenix First Must Burn
Alanna: The First Adventure – Tamora Pierce
Edgedancer – Brandon Sanderson
First Test – Tamora Pierce
In the Hand of the Goddess – Tamora Pierce
La Belle Sauvage – Philip Pullman
Lady Knight – Tamora Pierce
Lioness Rampant – Tamora Pierce
Oathbringer – Brandon Sanderson
Once Upon a Time in the North – Philip Pullman
Page – Tamora Pierce
Rhythm of War – Brandon Sanderson
Squire – Tamora Pierce
The Priory of the Orange Tree – Samantha Shannon
The Way of Kings – Brandon Sanderson
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man – Tamora Pierce
Words of Radiance – Brandon Sanderson
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