In the Hand of the Goddess

In the Hand of the Goddess by Pierce, Tamora. mass_market edition. ISBN: 9780689878565.

"I dont 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 Alannas liege lord, he is also her best friend -- and one of the few who knows the secret of her true identity. But when a mysterious sorceror threatens the princes life, it will take all of Alannas 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, Alannas second adventure continues the saga of a girl who dares to follow her dreams -- and the magical destiny that awaits her. Alannas journey continues...