The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Fantasy. 336 Pages. 5 Stars.
Synopsis:
One war. Too many deadly battles. Can a king save his kingdom when his own survival seems unlikely?
War has come to Carthya. It knocks at every door and window in the land. And when Jaron learns that King Vargan of Avenia has kidnapped Imogen in a plot to bring Carthya to its knees, Jaron knows it is up to him to embark on a daring rescue mission. But everything that can go wrong does.
His friends are flung far and wide across Carthya and its neighbouring lands. In a last-ditch effort to stave off what looks to be a devastating loss for the kingdom, Jaron undertakes what may be his last journey to save everything and everyone he loves. But even with his lightning-quick wit, Jaron cannot forestall the terrible danger that descends on him and his country. Along the way, will he lose what matters most? And in the end, who will sit on Carthya’s throne?
My Review:
Well, I was seriously doubting whether I would like this conclusion to the Ascendance Trilogy or not. I mean, Jennifer Nielsen is clever and an excellent writer. She’s proven that with the first two books already. Her characters are absolutely golden and her plot is gripping, there’s no doubt about that. But I was almost convinced that she’d written herself into an impossible corner, apparently Jaron’s specialty. Even with his cunning wit and sharp tongue, I was scared. But alas, my faith has been restored and I am very pleased. I don’t think I can recommend this trilogy highly enough and my thanks go out to those who convinced me to read it, Mel and MPH, inadvertently. Nielsen, I thank you. And touche! Few authors have been able to achieve for me what you have. Well-done.
More:
Book 1 in the Ascendance Trilogy is The False Prince (5 Stars)
Book 2 is The Runaway King (5 Stars)
Book 4 is The Captive Kingdom (5 Stars)
Book 5 is The Shattered Castle
I have reviewed the above on Goodreads. Follow the links to find more info on the books and then scroll down to see the reviews. Mine is among them. Stay tuned for my thoughts on the latest book when it releases!
This series must be read in order.
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Links, my dear Coralie. ☺
Girl, you are awesome!! 🥰
I loved the ending to this series as well! If you liked this, then I’d highly recommend The Queen’s Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner. The protagonist is very similar to Jaron, but the stories are definitely unique. I started out reading this series first, then heard people compare it to that series and liked it even better than this one! If you can believe it…yes it is simply that good. Have you read any other books that you’d compare to The False Prince trilogy? (I’m always looking for books with witty protagonists)
Ooh! I am definitely marking that down to check into, thank you!! Yes, I LOVE Jaron! Hmm, you know, I don’t think I do have any that could compare! Maybe, *maybe* The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson.
Thanks! I’ll check it out!