Review: The False Prince by Jennifer A Nielsen

The False Prince

The Ascendance Trilogy, Book One

 

Author: Jennifer A Nielsen

Publisher: Scholastic

Published: February 2013

Rating: 5/5

* Available in the library

Summary:

The thrilling first book in a trilogy filled with danger, deceit, and hidden identities will keep readers clinging to the edge of their seats.

In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant boy named Sage. Sage knows that Conner's motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a sword''s point - he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly be killed. But Sage's rivals have their own agendas as well.

As Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner's sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of treachery and deceit unfold, until finally, a truth is revealed that, in the end, may very well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together.

An extraordinary adventure filled with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have readers clinging to the edge of their seats.

My Review:

 

The False Prince by Jennifer Neilson is a book a bout a lost prince named Jaron, who when his family is murdered, must reclaim his place on the throne. Meanwhile, a Nobleman named Conner searches for a false prince to put on the throne so he has power over the country Carthya. He comes across a boy named Sage who he thinks is perfect to be his false prince. But can he control Sage?

 

            The False Prince finds a perfect balance between the story and action. The action does not over throw the story, but has enough to keep you entertained. The plot about over throwing Carthya is an intriguing story line that keeps you wanting to read more. Ms. Neilson does a great job of making me feel like I’m one of Conner’s slaves, silently watching and observing Sage. The puzzle of who Sage really is, is all revealed in a twist of the tale, which you must read to find out. Even though this is not one of my favorite genres, this is one of my favorite books!     

Happy Reading,

Nate
Teen Reviewer