Book Summary and Reviews of The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Media Reviews

"As in the earlier book, Nielsen tells an exciting, breakneck tale, and Jaron remains an entertainingly surly antihero; however, while the villains are certainly evil enough, they are perhaps too easily manipulated by the young king." - Publishers Weekly

"While much of the action is lively, the plot tends to be convoluted and hard to follow in places. In spite of its shortcomings, however, this novel has plenty of heart. Readers who relish adventure stories and fiction about kings, queens, and their kingdoms will most likely enjoy this trilogy." - VOYA

"Although the plot seems forced at times, and Jaron is almost too good to be true, the adventure is exciting enough to keep listeners engaged, and ready for the third installment." - School Library Journal

"Readers will continue to find this arrogant, fearless, utterly reckless hero intriguing, fascinating and complex ... High adventure abounds with nail-biting drama." - Kirkus Reviews

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Jennifer A. Nielsen Author Biography

Jennifer Nielsen, was born and raised in northern Utah, where she still lives today with her husband, their three children, and a perpetually muddy dog. She is the author of The Ascendance trilogy, beginning with The False Prince; the Mark of the Thief series, and the forthcoming A Night Divided. She loves chocolate, old books, and lazy days in the mountains.

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