We begin by following the intriguing political tension in the aftermath of Sage’s return to the throne and end up going for a whirlwind of a ride with swords and thieves and nobles and pirates and flowergirls! I loved the cast of characters, both new and old. He really steps into his own as king, and I love him for it!! He’s a character I can both respect and admire, and has quickly become one of my favorite heros. In this sequel to The False Prince, we see his daredevil, adventurous side come to light even more than previously. Every line of Sage’s is so intentionally crafted and it makes for a simply wonderful reading experience. I love how Nielsen can twist his words and leave room for misinterpretation. His personality and wit never cease to intrigue and entertain me. Sage is one of the coolest characters ever. And, guys! It’s even better the second time! I loved this trilogy the first time, but it just gets better and better! I’ve been rereading this series recently (so I can finally read The Captive Kingdom which recently came out!) and listening to the audio books this time around. The stunning second installment of The Ascendance Trilogy takes readers on a roller coaster ride of treason and murder, thrills and peril, as they journey with the Runaway King. Will he ever be able to return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own life in order to save his kingdom? But the further Jaron is forced to run from his identity, the more he wonders if it is possible to go too far.

Soon, it becomes clear that deserting the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. Rumors of a coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the pressure quietly mounting within Carthya. Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation.

Nielsen’s blockbuster NEW YORK TIMES bestseller THE FALSE PRINCE - now in paperback!Ī kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction.

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