The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen -> Starting April 10th, 2018

[Alaina]

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?

[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]

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)]

[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)]