Review of the False Prince:
4.5 out of 5 stars
The False Prince is a compelling novel about a land where civil war looms. In an attempt to unify the steadily splitting country, a nobleman, Bevin Conner, hatches a plan that many would consider treason: using orphans that he hopes can impersonate the kingdom's long lost prince. One of the orphans, Sage, fully understands the dangers of this plan and questions Conner's motives; yet, he must succeed in his own plan if he wishes to live. Jenifer A. Nielsen weaves a tale of cunning and heart-stopping adventure in the land of Carthya. This is a wonderful book that I would deeply encourage anyone to read. The novel may have a fairly simple reading level but has some philosophical implications, and many people will be able to relate to the characters and story. Even on the ninth time I read it, I still noticed details that I had not before. This novel can please a wide audience as it has both action and reflective moments. The novel also has some unexpected turns and could be read to young children except for the one dungeon scene. In this brake-neck speed novel, the orphans must "choose to lie... or choose to die."
4.5 out of 5 stars
The False Prince is a compelling novel about a land where civil war looms. In an attempt to unify the steadily splitting country, a nobleman, Bevin Conner, hatches a plan that many would consider treason: using orphans that he hopes can impersonate the kingdom's long lost prince. One of the orphans, Sage, fully understands the dangers of this plan and questions Conner's motives; yet, he must succeed in his own plan if he wishes to live. Jenifer A. Nielsen weaves a tale of cunning and heart-stopping adventure in the land of Carthya. This is a wonderful book that I would deeply encourage anyone to read. The novel may have a fairly simple reading level but has some philosophical implications, and many people will be able to relate to the characters and story. Even on the ninth time I read it, I still noticed details that I had not before. This novel can please a wide audience as it has both action and reflective moments. The novel also has some unexpected turns and could be read to young children except for the one dungeon scene. In this brake-neck speed novel, the orphans must "choose to lie... or choose to die."