The Runaway King (The Ascendance Series, Book 2) [Paperback]

A kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction. A king gone missing. Who will survive? Find out in the thrilling sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen'sNew York Timesbestselling blockbusterThe False Prince!

Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation. Rumors of a coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the pressure quietly mounting within Carthya. Soon, it becomes clear that deserting the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. But the further Jaron is forced to run from his identity, the more he wonders if it is possible to go too far. Will he ever be able to return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own life in order to save his kingdom?The stunning second installment of The Ascendance Series takes readers on a roller coaster ride of treason and murder, thrills and peril, as they journey with the Runaway King.And don't miss the highly anticipated fourth book in the series,The Captive Kingdom, coming October 2020!Praise forThe False Prince:ANew York TimesNotable Children's BookAPublishers WeeklyBest Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Book SelectionWinner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy & Science Fiction A page-turner. --New York Times Book Review Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel. --Wall Street Journal A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys. --Los Angeles Times An impressive, promising story. --Publishers Weekly, starred review Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping. --Kirkus Reviews Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. --ThlCh