“Deerskin” — Is It Worth It??

Who else enjoys a good fairy tale? How about fairy tales with dark, thematic twists?

“Deerskin” is just that: the empowering, coming-of-age story of Lissla Lissar, a beautiful, sought after princess of the seven kingdoms. This standalone fantasy from Newbery Medal-winner Robin Mckinley weaves itself around heavy themes and tragedies with hopes of conveying the powerful messages rooted in its core. But does it succeed? Well…

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“When a widowed king announces he is to marry again, his kingdom is thrilled. After all, his late wife, the most beautiful woman in the seven kingdoms, asked that he only remarry for someone as beautiful as she as her dying wish.

But the announcement is not without its own horror: his bride is to be the princess Lissla Lissar, his own daughter.

Lissar, physically broken, half mad, and terrified, flees her father’s lust with her one loyal friend, her sighthound, Ash. It is the beginning of winter as they journey into the mountains—and on the night when it begins to snow, they find a tiny, deserted cabin with the makings of a fire ready-laid in the hearth.

Thus begins Lissar’s long, profound, and demanding journey away from treachery and pain and horror, to trust and love and healing.”

WARNING: “Deerskin” contains graphic scenes of sexual assault, including rape and incest. This book is not for readers triggered by such matters. Discretion is advised.

Purchase your copy on Amazon (or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited) here: https://www.amazon.com/Deerskin-Robin...

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