The Runaway King (The Ascendence Trilogy #2)
Author: Jennifer A. Nielsen
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: March 2013
Hardcover: 331 pages
Genre: Middle Grade/Young Adult Adventure
ISBN# 9780545284158
Reviewed by: Shanda and Mindy
FTC FYI: received a free softcover ARC in exchange for an honest review
Summary
A kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction. A king gone missing. Who will survive? Find out in the highly anticipated sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen’s blockbuster THE FALSE PRINCE!
Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation. Rumors of a coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the pressure quietly mounting within Carthya. Soon, it becomes clear that deserting the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. But the further Jaron is forced to run from his identity, the more he wonders if it is possible to go too far. Will he ever be able to return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own life in order to save his kingdom?
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!
Shanda’s Review
From the first sentence I knew The Runaway King would be just as enjoyable as The False Prince, which was an absolutely amazing book.
I love Jennifer’s writing style. I was hooked from the beginning, and didn’t want to put the book down. I had to know how events would transpire. Jaron has such a great voice. I love his cleverness and wit. It was wonderful stepping back into his world. As with The False Prince, there were some surprises, unexpected twists, and more than a few places that made me chuckle.
The Shadow Throne will be released February 25, 2014, and I can’t wait to get my hands on it. There is a lot hanging in the balance with the kingdom and his friends. I’m in so much suspense over Imogen, and it’s always a blast hanging with Jaron.
As much as I don’t want to say goodbye to these characters and this series, I am so excited for The Shadow Throne. Is it February yet?
Mindy’s Review
Another stunning offering from Jennifer Nielsen. I was blown away by The False Prince and this book was the same. So many exciting things take place right from the start. I will not be able to summarize any parts for you, too many spoilers. I loved, loved all the little seeds that Jennifer planted throughout to make this book thrilling and fresh. Jaron is still as smart-alecy as ever, and I think that is what I love most about him. He is too clever for his own good. Even when he seems to be at the end of his rapidly fraying rope, he is always a step ahead. I read this book in a matter of hours. I could not put it down. Jaron is a character that you will think about and care for long after you finish reading. The ending of The Runaway King is brilliant.
5 out of 5 stars. This is book 2 in a trilogy. Start with The False Prince. The Shadow Throne (book 3) will be released February 25, 2014. I am eagerly waiting to see how this amazing series will end.
Check out Mindy and Shanda’s review of The False Prince.
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