Gwydion by Robert J. Dornan

Author Robert J. Dornan spins a fairy-tale yarn that blurs reality in the undeniably original and entertaining fantasy, Gwydion. A princess besieged by dull suitors in a castle that feels more like a prison, Poppi is eager for anything to remedy her lonely life. However, when the enemy arrives at the royal gates, Poppi becomes a hunted leader overnight, and must use her newfound magical talisman to protect those in her care. More than three centuries later, that same princess shares her story with a skeptical reporter, bringing more than a touch of magic into his decidedly non-magical life. A coming-of-age adventure for a bold royal heroine, this theme-heavy read could use an editing polish, but offers absorbing depth in terms of emotional nuance, family bonds, and courage in the face of tragedy.