I don't know -- I'd include Narnia, but I can see where it might not be your thing. (Even though "Of course he's not safe. But he's good" echoes in my head when I read some of the related sentiments in the recent YW books.) I have the feeling there's something else I ought to be remembering, that I adore, but it's just out of reach. I'd say the Vor books, but A. I can't recall if you read Bujold and B. they aren't exactly YW or fantasy.