The Shadow Throne by Jennifer Nielsen

The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

NetGalley, thank you for this wonderful book! At long last, the third installment in the Ascendance Trilogy! Jennifer Neilsen keeps the pages turning with Jaron’s kingdom, Carthya waging war against Avenia. As a very young king, Jaron must keep his wits about him, protect his kingdom, and win a war where they are outnumbered in every possible way. Jaron uses his bravado and coupled with wit and determination; he is able to pull off many impossibilities. Roden heads the military and Tobias helps the injured soldiers . King Vargan of Avenia is hateful and will stop at nothing to wipe out Carthya. There is drama in the Imogen and Amarinda love triangle, but you will just have to read this rip roaring good book to find out. Who will survive this war? Like the other two books, hold on for nonstop action and adventure. Highly recommended.

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The Runaway King by Jennifer Nielsen

The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second book in the Trilogy was awesome!!! Sage/Jaron has been accepted as the long lost prince and has become the King of Carthya. Jaron is not out of the woods yet because there are still those (the pirates, Devlin and even some of the regents in his court) who want him out and replaced with a steward until he reaches the proper age. As we all know what Jaron is capable of; he listens to no one and sets out to kill the pirates so that there will be no war in his kingdom. Jaron will not listen to Mott, Imogen, or Tobias. He is convinced he must do it alone. Once again Nielsen's plot is filled with suspense, deceit, and Jaron's wit, mind, and heart realize too late he will not be able to accomplish this on his own. He fools the pirates into making him a pirate and he is branded with a hot iron. Jaron's anger and hatred continually push him forward with his agenda but with catastrophic effects when the pirates find out who he really is. Hold onto your heart; it is going to be palpating overtime with the Runaway King. New characters are introduced and where the pirates live, no one ever leaves!I can't wait for Book 3!!!

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