Mark of the Thief by Jennifer Nielsen

Tagged on: forced to fight to the death    magic wound/scar    sarcastic MC with no regard for authority

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Tagged on: long-lived enemy    long-lived mentor    magic wound/scar    magical bond between human and creature    MC discovers identity    MC learns new language    MC learns to read    non-healing wounds    old lady who knows everything    raise magical creature    telepathy