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I'm finding it difficult to review this book without completely spoiling it. It has a lot of potential - the story follows one of three orphans being trained to impersonate a missing prince. He's prickly but smart, and the other two boys gradually reveal some complexity of character. Tension mounts as the planned impersonation draws near, plus there's a bit of action, and I can see recommending it to younger readers who enjoy stories of intrigue.
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Sage is a dirty orphan just trying to survive in a faraway kingdom called Carthya. One fateful day, he is unwillingly recruited by a nobleman named Connor who tells the four boys that they are now a part of his plan to save the kingdom. If they do not cooperate, it means civil war for Carthya, not to mention that Connor will kill them. on the brink of civil war. The royal family is "mysteriously" dead, Connor tells the boys. Unless the long lost price Jarron appears to take the throne, Carthya w
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3.5 stars- I could have given this a four if it had been a little more layered, but the writing was surprisingly good and for a transitional J/YA book, I definitely enjoyed it.
I couple of random, unbelievable moments, but overall, very fun.
Sep 11, 2012
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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