After saving her village from invading Saxons, Branwen is sent her next quest for The Shining Ones. This time it is the Man of the Forest, Govannon, who sends help in the form of an owl-girl, Blodwedd. Branwen is to stop the slaughter and defeat of the castle at The Place of the Singing Gulls. The Place of the Singing Gulls is the first line of defense for Branwen and her people. If the castle falls to the Saxons, all their lives hang in the balance. Dodging the troops of Prince Llew (who will arrest her and Rhodri on sight), Branwen and friends become witnesses to a cruel betrayal knowing no one will believe them. As she strives to save those in the castle, help comes from an unexpected source - the creatures of Govannon's realm.
This is a very good sequel to Warrior Princess. Branwen is a reluctant heroine, wanting only to go home and help her mother rebuild her home. The reader experiences her struggle to do what is expected of her and having no choice to follow the path someone else has selected for her. It is her struggle and her friendships that make Branwen special. Since there are four Shining Ones and her next quest is to the Woman of the Mountains, I foresee two more sequels in this series. If you like adventure, battles, court intrigue, and courage, this book has it all.
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