Review: The False Prince

The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I read this book in one day and really enjoyed it. It isn't a book with great deeper significance or long lasting messages, but it is a thoroughly enjoyable read.

I went looking for it at my local B & N store, with only the remembrance of what the cover looked like. I couldn't find it in the kids' section, but eventually located it in the teens' section. I think it reads a bit young compared to most of what I seem to find in YA these days, but I really LIKED that. A lot of YA has gotten too violent, too sexualized, and too dark for me. Give me a book like this any day. There is violence in the book, but the book isn't centrally focused on the violence. For me, there is a difference.

I will look for the sequels.

The first time I read this book, I read it for the story. The second time, almost immediately after finishing the book the first time, I read it to determine just how much Sage/Jaron was telling the truth throughout the book and how the author had managed that aspect of the story. I also began to see the reason why Sage always seemed so angry and defiant.

The third time I read it, I saw the hurt child behind the angry and defiant teen. The one who reluctantly gave up his childhood in loyalty to his country and his family.

Much enjoyed.



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