Jenny Jaybles reviewed Deerskin by Robin McKinley
When her growing beauty begins to resemble her mother's too closely, Princess Lissar must flee …
Absolutely Beautiful
5 stars
Content warning Sexual abuse
This is the most well written fairy tale centered on how a violent rape causes severe trauma to the heroines mind. The magic bits thrown in feel raw, emotional, and powerful as they should for such a dark tale. It is a beautiful story. I wish I had read this many years ago.