false<![CDATA[Warrior Princess (Warrior Princess, Book 1)]]>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1228979496m/3798897.jpg37988973Princess Branwen ap Griffith is fifteen when her brother is murdered by the savage Saxons, who have been closing in on her family's home in their quest for land and riches. Branwen’s brother's death is a symbol of their heightened aggression. Though Branwen loathes the thought of backing down from the job of defending her home, she allows her parents to send her away to allies who will be able to keep her safe.
But Branwen is not prepared for the wave of hostility that meets her when she arrives at her allies' stronghold, where women have no place hunting or fighting, and she is forbidden from doing anything the lady of the land deems unladylike. Branwen longs for her home and for the chance to fight, but she still isn't prepared to accept her fate as a warrior, even when an encounter with a woman clad in white foretells a choice Branwen will have to make—one with devastating consequences. When all that she holds dear hangs in the balance, Branwen will have to choose to defy her elders and take a chance, or do as is expected of her and risk losing everything.
Warrior Princess is a fast paced and exciting historical fantasy read from the author of The Faerie Path. Branwen is a straightforward and intelligent heroine whose spirit, courage, and struggles will plead for attention from the younger branch of teen girls. Jones is a fearless storyteller who follows through with the plot and isn't afraid to realistically portray situations according to the time period, as well as weaving in many tidbits of historical information that seamlessly joins with the content of the story to create a more plausible and enjoyable book. Though some of the battle scene may be a tad too descriptive for younger readers, Warrior Princess can easily be considered a cross over to the middle grade genre with its wholesome message of girl power and independence, with just a hint of romance. Jones will have readers rooting for Branwen from the very first chapter, and eagerly anticipating a sequel.3843088122009Warrior Princess (Warrior Princess, Book 1)total:114|5:36|4:31|3:35|2:10|1:2|1144313353140falsefalseWed Feb 11 13:32:55 -0800 2009Wed Feb 11 13:36:46 -0800 2009 It takes just a moment for fifteen-year-old Branwen's life to change forever.
In the blink of an eye, the Saxons attack and her brother is killed. Almost as quickly, she is sent away from her home to a neighboring stronghold whe...more...]]>
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Breaking away from the traditional Damsel in distress, Jones weaves a fateful tale that left me with wanting some more. In WARRIOR PRINCESS, Frewin Jones --- who readers may know from his Faerie Path books --- writes with an elega...more...]]>
20falsetrueThu Sep 17 00:00:00 -0700 2009Sun Sep 20 11:08:44 -0700 2009Tue Sep 22 09:35:51 -0700 2009 I can only assume that this book was an attempt by the author to ignite interest in pre-invasion Wales. This book makes me pity the Warrior Poets of that time, because there story will apparently NEVER be told. A poor semi-retelling of the Mabinogi of Branwen.
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When Princess Branwen's brother is killed by invading Saxons, she is sent away for her own safety. She doesn't want to leave her home and parents and, to make matters worse, the kingdom she is sent to is completely different than her ...more...]]>
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30falsefalseMon May 18 00:00:00 -0700 2009Wed Feb 04 05:57:16 -0800 2009Thu Jun 11 07:19:29 -0700 2009 But honestly, I thought Warrior Princess fell kind of flat. Very cheesy and completely cliche.
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