Book Log

The Captive Kingdom - Jennifer A. Nielson - 2/26/24

Not a Wattpad published book
Fourth book belonging to the Ascendance Series

SHATTERED PEACE. MYSTERIES FROM THE PAST. WITH NO ONE TO TRUST, NO ONE IS SAFE.

In peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him-- but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last.

On a routine sea voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items--including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's older brother, Darius--that unearth a past Jaron thought he'd put behind him.

Though it seems impossible Jaron must consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for the throne-- and a battle to save his kingdom.

New secrets, dangerous twists, and higher stakes abound. Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielson returns to the world of her beloved New York Times bestseller The False Prince in this highly anticipated fourth book of the Ascendance Series!

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I don't know what's left for me to say about this story, these characters. I love them all to bits and pieces, this has quickly become one of my favorite fantasy worlds to ever exist. My heart goes out to Carthya, if only it were a real place.

The books only seem to be getting better with their new characters, plot twists, and ways to tug on your heartstrings like never before. I will struggle forevermore to find other characters with as much depth, realness, and care as Nielson has put into these lovely people.

This is an example of the kind of writer I wish I could be-- the kind of story that I hope will one day be mine.

I'd rate this novel 5/5 stars. Absolutely fantastic in every possible way, I can't believe I'm already halfway through the fifth and final book, my last adventure to be had with Jaron and his kingdom.