Nobody's Princess by Esther Friesner

Helen of Sparta wants to be more than just a beautiful princess who will one day marry and rule her kingdom. Feisty and independent Helen convinces her brothers’ trainer to teach her the same fighting skills that he teaches her brothers. Helen, dreaming of adventure, convinces her parents to allow her to accompany her brothers and sister to the kingdom of Mykenae where Clymenstra will be wed. In their travels, Helen meets the warrior Atalanta, a strong and powerful female warrior who teaches her new things and encourages her sense of adventure. When her brothers leave Helen in the temple of Apollo to join the Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece, Helen is determined to sneak along for an adventure of her own. Who was the face that launched a thousand ships? Friesner examines Helen’s life growing up as child and has created a strong and independent Helen that is sure to appeal to teen girls. This title will be a good selection for fans of mythology or fairy tale remakes.