WARRIOR PRINCESS; Frewin Jones; NY: Eos, 2009; Young Adult: 346 p.A tale of battles, adventure, and coming of age, Warrior Princess introduces Princess Branwen in her fifteenth year of life. Tragically, her beloved brother is also murdered before her eyes that very year by dreaded Saxons. This incident fuels a series of events beginning with Branwen being sent away to a nearby stronghold where her life is forever changed.
This book was interesting enough for me to finish it, but I didn't find it particularly enthralling or at all original. Jones didn't freshen up the weary story of royal warriors enough for this tale to truly stand out from the crowd and his heroine wasn't very engaging. However, it was very readable with uncomplicated language and may be a good choice for readers who love all things medieval or adventurous. As a warning, there is a fair amount of violence and gore in this story, so those who are squeamish may want to avoid this particular book.
CW
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