The False Prince
Jennifer Nielsen
Book Review by Jubilee Anderson
War brews in Carthya. Connor, a Carthyan noble, must install a puppet ruler for the people before battle breaks out. He chooses four boys to compete for the role, including the cunning orphan, Sage.
Sage has two weeks to prove Connor that he’s worthy to be the false prince. He is wary of Connor’s suspicious plans, but his life hangs in a balance. Not following along may mean the end of him.
A friend recommended me this book. I read the first book, and it blew my mind. Nielsen is the master of plot twists. Sage is such a unique character. As I worked my way through the series, it amazed me how many times Sage shocked me by his abilities. At the same time I wondered why I was still surprised. After all, that’s who Sage is!
As a Christian, I believe that lying is wrong. While Sage is still an amazing character, deception seems to be upheld in his personality. Sage never feels guilty for lying, and while the villain gets recompensed for his deceit, Sage often gets away with it.
Despite this, The False Prince is still a 4 star on my list, and it’s is a middle grade thriller that you’ll find hard to put down!
Content
Violence // Murder // Very mild romance (later books have more)
Takeaways
Watching Sage navigate his relationships with the other boys, with Connor, and with his love interest connected with me as I navigate my own friendships.
In the end, the bad guy lost, the good guy won. We are smiling because we’ve gone on a journey. We’ve stood at the point of the sword and not fallen off. It’s a beautifully woven tale, and highly recommended.
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