The Runaway King (The Ascendance Trilogy Book 2) by Jennifer A. Nielsen
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Oct.20, 2014, under Adventure, Fantasy, Sam's Reviews
Who would like this book: Anyone who has read and enjoyed The False Prince would appreciate this awesome book two.
The goods on this book: Not surprisingly, as the kingdom of Carthya mourns the passing of the king and the queen, the newly crowned king, Jaron, must fight off an assassination attempt. With threats mounting from his regents within the kingdom and from neighboring enemies from outside the kingdom, Jaron concocts a crazy scheme to save his kingdom. The book follows this scheme which takes him to the outer border of the kingdom into the heart of the pirates’ lair. His life is continually in danger, and he excels at thrusting himself in front of the point of a sword, a knife, or any available weapon. Though at times he seems immortal, he also lands in some very tight spots that require help from unexpected places. The plot is non-stop action, with plenty of political intrigue and a hint of romance. Be prepared to be left with questions that lead directly to the third book in the trilogy, The Shadow Throne.
The details: 331 pages; 2013 Review by Samrarian
