The Shadow Throne (The Ascendance Trilogy #3) by Jennifer A. Nielsen Starting April 6th!

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

"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?"

Feel free to join this BR!

[Dr. Andy]

Guysssssss I'm gonna have to do this too omg

[Natalie]

Getting excited for thisssss. So interested to see how the series concludes!

And would love for you to join us Andrea c:

[Natalie]

Ch4 (view spoiler)[Looks like Sage (/Jaron) is all on his own now... Mott is on a quest to free Imogen who has been captured by the enemy, Amarinda, Tobias and Fink are on a quest for reinforcement and Rosen is holding off the enemy elsewhere. Just have to hope Sage gets to where he needs to go in time and with little issues (HA)

...I doubt that will be the case

...because it’s Chapter 4
(hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Ch9 (view spoiler)[Well shit. I did not expect Imogen to die - especially not so early in the novel ._. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Ch18 (view spoiler)[Well it looks like Sage has now called on his influence as Pirate King, now it’s just a matter of waiting to see if they will follow their oath and come to battle, or break their vow. Wonder how many will actually follow the oath... (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Ch34 (view spoiler)[Well crap. It appears that Jaron’s luck has run out ._.

Mott’s got a potentially fatal wound, Roden has been captured by the enemy, most of his men have died or been wounded in the current battle and now they’re all scattered and hiding in the woods.

At this stage it seems his best hope is for the pirates to uphold their oath and come to the rescue... (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

I'm going to try to start next week :D

[Natalie]

Brilliant! I look forward to reading your comments c:

[Natalie]

Ch37 (view spoiler)[Imogen’s alive! I knew it was odd for her to have been killed off so quickly - clearly it was a (well done) misdirect - yay! (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Finished! (view spoiler)[That definitely went much better than I thought it would, and I’m glad that my thoughts about Connor being redeemable were not unfounded. He played a huge role at the end o.O

I’m so glad that Roden turned out to be Harlowe’s lost son - Harlowe is such a nice guy and he deserved that bit of happiness at being reunited with the son he lost c: (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

I’m late I’m sorry. I’ve been super busy but I hope you guys liked it.


Chapter 7 (view spoiler)[ Jaron grew up in a hurry. It’s strange to see him so responsible and thoughtful. But I have a feeling that we will see Sage very soon as he breaks into that camp. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ It’s just always expected for Jaron to always have a plan. Even if that plan has no honor or finess. It might even be crazy but hey it works 🤣 (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 22 (view spoiler)[ Yeah I saw that coming. I think they go well together. Tobias and Amarinda. Tobias was never good at keeping secrets. He was always more worried about Amarinda than Jaron and he volunteered to escort her through Avenia. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 25 (view spoiler)[ I like the depiction of women in this series. Witty enough to survive and strong enough to hold down the forth. (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I liked this series and even this book. I was always wondering about how Jaron was going to make something out of nothing. Sometimes I wasn’t even sure if he was going to make it.

It’s strange. I feel bad for Conner but again I don’t. He definitely was not the easiest character to like but also not a character you hate. I’m glad he redeemed himself in the end and that his loyalty really was to Carthya.

I’m amazed Jaron thought that far about the pirates and at Farthenwood.

I liked most of the ending. I like that Kippenger became king and Vargan is gone. I liked Tobias and Amarinda together. I’m glad that Roden has someone now: Harlowe! (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole's Book Diaries]

Natalie wrote: "Ch37 [spoilers removed]"

I also predicted that she was still alive. It's too bad that she wasn't as present in this book than in the other books. I like that we saw more of Amarinda but I wanted to see more of Imogen in this book.

[Dr. Andy]

Natalie wrote: "Ch4 [spoilers removed].."

When do things ever go as planned for him? XD

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 8 (view spoiler)[ Sometimes I want to hit Jaron, he's so stubborn. And this plan to capture Mott is not good! I hope Jaron can get there in time to save him and Imogen. I wonder if he actually blew up that canon. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 20 (view spoiler)[ Ugh I was so mad at Jaron for this chunk of the book. What he did was so stupid and if it had been real life he would've of been dead smh. Ugh freaking Jaron. Also, I don't really think Imogen is dead. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Natalie wrote: "Ch18 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I really hope they follow it. Without the pirates, Jaron doesn't have much of a chance. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 31 (view spoiler)[ Well Jaron is totally crazy. I can't believe he fucking jumped off a cliff like that!! :O Poor fink omg. Also, I was laughing so hard when Mott said he was one of the weakest men in the army. I love how protective he is. Also why the fuck is Conner still alive!? Like he has caused nothing but problems since book 1 and he should be dead ugh I hate him. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Andrea wrote: "Ch. 31 [spoilers removed]"

That scene with Fink was amazing XD

[Dr. Andy]

Natalie wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Ch. 31 [spoilers removed]"

That scene with Fink was amazing XD"

But so scary lol. I have a fear of heights so there's no way I could've done that

[Natalie]

Oh jeez, yeah there's no way I could do that either ._. Heights I am *technically* okay with, but only in situations where there is a minuscule chance I will fall to me death :P

For example: Plane? Fine. Balcony with low railing? Not so fine.

;D

[Dr. Andy]

Natalie wrote: "Oh jeez, yeah there's no way I could do that either ._. Heights I am *technically* okay with, but only in situations where there is a minuscule chance I will fall to me death :P

For example: Plan..."

I totally get that

[Dr. Andy]

Finished! (view spoiler)[ Wow that ending made me hold my breath. I really thought Mott was going to die and that Jaron was surrendering. But the pirates came!! And Conner wasn't a complete traitor. Still don't understand half of his actions but whatever (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Natalie wrote: "Finished! [spoilers removed]..."

(view spoiler)[ Right! Also I really wanted to hit Jaron for thinking so lowly of Harlowe when he figured out that Roden was his son. Harlowe will obviously love them both! Ugh wanted to smack some sense into Jaron at that point (hide spoiler)]