ARC Review: The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Title: The Shadow Throne
Author: Jennifer A. Nielsen
Publisher: Scholastic
Page Count: 341
Where I got it: From Publisher for Review
Where you can get it: Amazon
How much: List Price 17.99
Format I read it in: ARC
Publication Date: February 25, 2014
Age Level: 10 – 14
Grade Level: 5 – 9
Description/Blurb:
One war.
Too many deadly battles.
Can a king save his kingdom, when his own survival seems unlikely?War has come to Carthya. It knocks at every door and window in the land. And when Jaron learns that King Vargan of Avenia has kidnapped Imogen in a plot to bring Carthya to its knees, Jaron knows it is up to him to embark on a daring rescue mission. But everything that can go wrong does.
His friends are flung far and wide across Carthya and its neighbouring lands. In a last-ditch effort to stave off what looks to be a devastating loss for the kingdom, Jaron undertakes what may be his last journey to save everything and everyone he loves. But even with his lightning-quick wit, Jaron cannot forestall the terrible danger that descends on him and his country. Along the way, will he lose what matters most? And in the end, who will sit on Carthya’s throne?
Rousing and affecting, Jaron’s adventures have thrilled and moved readers in The False Prince and The Runaway King. Journey once again with the Ascendant King of Carthya, as New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings his story to a stunning conclusion withThe Shadow Throne.
My Thoughts:
The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This title was long anticipated, so as soon as I saw it was coming, I quickly got in touch with my contact at Scholastic and they graciously sent me an advanced copy.
I fell in love with the boy known only as Sage in the first book, and when I found out his history and what his destiny was to be, I was excited and floored all at the same time.
Though I disliked Roden in the beginning, he grew on me as the series continued. I loved him in this book.
I usually have to make myself ignore editing in ARCs, but there was nothing to ignore in this one. This was beautifully written and edited and was such a compelling story. While I was in a hurry to get it, I was so sad to see it end. I have fallen in love with these characters over the last year and am very saddened to say goodbye to them. It is like that with any series, but perhaps more so with this one, since I felt so invested in the story since I waited so long for the last book.
I think this author has a lot of great things to offer the young adult literary field and I cannot wait to see what more she has to come.
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