The Young Adult Historical Fiction Society discussion

Here is the discussion topic for Allan Frewin Jones' "Warrior Princess." Enjoy the book and please share your thoughts :-)

Any idea when this story takes place or is merely a fantasy blend of Welsh history and mythology? A timeline and a map would have been helpful.

What do you think of Branwyn? I sympathized with her independent spirit but she was rude to her hosts at times. I couldn't put the book down but I think there was too much blood and gore and I don't feel compelled to read the rest of the series. I liked Brian Jacques Redwall stories and Tamora Pierce's books better.

I haven't been able to read this one yet, but I'm requesting it from the library. I am really unfamiliar with Welsh history/mythology. I looked up when the Saxons were around and they were from the 5th century to the 11th century AD.

I looked up the Saxons too but the references are largely fictional except for the Saxon king's name and the Welsh references don't line up with the Saxon dates nicely. I think it's supposed to be fantasy based on Welsh history but not strictly historical fiction.