The Hero and the Crown

Book • 1984

The Hero and the Crown follows the journey of Aerin, also known as Aerin Dragon-Killer or Aerin Firehair, as she transforms from a shy and retiring princess to a heroic queen.

With the help of the sorcerer Luthe, Aerin discovers her magical abilities and battles against the evil forces threatening her kingdom.

The story involves her battles with dragons, her romantic involvement with Luthe, and her ultimate role in saving her kingdom from the Northern demons.

The book is part of a shift in young adult fantasy that emphasized strong female protagonists and was influenced by the second-wave feminist movement.

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Dan Wells

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Mentioned by

Dan Wells

as one of his favorite novels, highlighting how the main character achieves her goal early in the story, leading to a complex and fulfilling narrative.

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Dan Wells

as a book he gave his daughter after she finished the Harry Potter series.

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