Thanks, Unbound Worlds, for naming Alanna: The First Adventure among the 100 Best Fantasy Novels of All Time! From the article:

Alanna is [ . . . ] one of Pierce’s most compelling protagonists: stubborn, Gifted, and unwilling to let the world dictate who she should become.

Of course, Alanna is in fine company on this list. If you’re looking for some more books to read, check it out!