The Ascendance The Runaway King (the Ascendance Series, Book 2), Book 02, (Audiobook)

from loveofreading

The Runaway King is the sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen's The False Prince - and the second book in the wildly popular Ascendance Trilogy. Aimed at readers ages 10-14, I've heard lots of great reviews, including positive feedback from teachers who read The False Prince with their class and due to t...

from Manyra

I don't often mark the ARCs as read before the finished book comes out but I loved this one so much I had to write a review. I fully believed it would be difficult to top The False Prince but the author did. Sage's voice is stronger, the adventure very intense and it all ends with another twist, ...

from ltcl

Book two in the series meets my "Can it keep my attention?" award in a big way. Our favorite fake prince turned real king, Jaron, is not having an easy time of it in his new kingdom. After a thwarted assassination attempt he decides to slip a decoy in place and run off to the pirates back in disg...

from theindigoshelf

Once again Nielsen begins with lots of action! Jaron's actions are unbelievable at times, but regarding his strong personality it is forgivable. Deception is everywhere. Nielsen continues to do a great job with developing characters. I found myself rooting for each of the three boys in the first ...

from yahalomi65

The story is full of action. Its pace is fast done and engaging.I just find myself enjoying all the even though I didn't read the 1st book ( and now I really do). I liked this immersing in pirate culture and codes. Actually without him there wouldn't be a story: he is hilarious, brilliant, very i...