Ynys Gwales

Winner of the Daniel Owen Memorial Award 2026. Off the coast of Pembrokeshire lies a hidden island. A paradise where heroes can go to forget every injury, every battle, and every loss. But what is the cost of forgetting for those who call Ynys Gwales home? This is the story of Morfudd and Llŷr, and their efforts to protect the island from seven men and their dead king. Ynys Gwales is Rebecca Thomas’ second novel for adults, following the publication of Y Tŵr (Sebra) in 2025.