The Riddle-Master of Hed by Patricia A. McKillip (1976)

A prince with a mysterious birthmark discovers his destiny in a world where riddles hold power. McKillip’s prose feels like music — lyrical, strange, and full of quiet magic. This is high fantasy for readers who like their worlds woven from myth and poetry, not just war and steel. It’s thoughtful, emotional, and hauntingly beautiful.

Rating: 5/5