📖 Overview
Frewin Jones is a British author known primarily for young adult fantasy novels, particularly The Faerie Path series and The Warrior Princess books.
Under the pen name Allan Frewin Jones, he has written numerous children's and young adult books across multiple genres, including adventure, mystery, and historical fiction. His work often features strong female protagonists and incorporates elements of Celtic mythology and British folklore.
The Faerie Path series follows the story of Anita Palmer, a modern teenager who discovers she is actually Tania, the lost princess of the Faerie Realm. This series became one of Jones's most successful works, spanning six books published between 2007 and 2009.
Beyond his fantasy works, Jones has contributed to various children's book series and educational publications. He has written under multiple pseudonyms throughout his career, allowing him to work across different genres and age categories.
👀 Reviews
Readers find Frewin Jones' writing style engaging for young adult fantasy. On Goodreads and Amazon, the Faerie Path series averages 4 out of 5 stars.
Readers specifically note:
- Strong female protagonists who make thoughtful decisions
- Creative world-building and integration of faerie mythology
- Fast-paced action that keeps pages turning
- Character growth throughout series arcs
Common criticisms include:
- Romance plots that feel forced or predictable
- Later books in series becoming repetitive
- Some formulaic fantasy tropes and plot devices
- Dialogue that can seem stiff or unnatural
The Warrior Princess series receives slightly lower ratings (3.7/5 on Goodreads) with readers citing less developed characters and more conventional storylines compared to The Faerie Path. Amazon reviews point to Jones' abilities with atmospheric descriptions, with one reader noting "you can practically smell the medieval forests." Critical reviews often mention predictable endings and character relationships that develop too quickly.
📚 Books by Frewin Jones
The Faerie Path (Book 1)
A teenage girl discovers she is Princess Tania, the long-lost daughter of King Oberon and Queen Titania of the Faerie Realm.
The Lost Queen (Book 2) Tania must rescue her Faerie Queen mother who has vanished into the deadly Mortal World.
The Seventh Daughter (Book 3) Tania searches for her missing sister while uncovering dark secrets about the Faerie Realm's past.
The Immortal Realm (Book 4) Tania and her sisters face an ancient evil threatening both the Mortal and Faerie worlds.
The Enchanted Quest (Book 5) Tania embarks on a dangerous journey to find the Sorcerer King's long-lost artifacts.
The Charmed Return (Book 6) Tania makes her final stand against dark forces to save both realms and determine her true destiny.
The Warrior Princess: Destiny's Path A young Celtic princess learns to become a warrior while protecting her people from Saxon invaders.
The Lost Queen (Book 2) Tania must rescue her Faerie Queen mother who has vanished into the deadly Mortal World.
The Seventh Daughter (Book 3) Tania searches for her missing sister while uncovering dark secrets about the Faerie Realm's past.
The Immortal Realm (Book 4) Tania and her sisters face an ancient evil threatening both the Mortal and Faerie worlds.
The Enchanted Quest (Book 5) Tania embarks on a dangerous journey to find the Sorcerer King's long-lost artifacts.
The Charmed Return (Book 6) Tania makes her final stand against dark forces to save both realms and determine her true destiny.
The Warrior Princess: Destiny's Path A young Celtic princess learns to become a warrior while protecting her people from Saxon invaders.
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Kate Thompson incorporates Celtic mythology and Irish folklore into her young adult fantasy novels. Her work features protagonists moving between modern and mythical worlds, with The New Policeman series showing particular focus on time travel and traditional folklore.
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