After the first book, the series rapidly went downhill, IMO. Conclusion: The Shadow Throne flies in a breakneck pace with a flurry of action, solid cast of characters, and is a strong conclusion to the Ascendance Trilogy that will leave reader's as satisfied as they can be without Nielsen writing a sequel (because we all know I would worship her if she did write a sequel). Thought the False Prince was a really really good book, loved The Runaway King, and couldn't wait for The Shadow Throne. In this book, Avenia, Gelyn, and Mendenwal are waging war against Carthya. Rousing and affecting, Jaron's adventures have thrilled and moved readers in The False Prince and The Runaway King. I love a lot of the other characters. I nearly quit reading right then and there, except there were only about two chapters left at that point. 3 by Jennifer A. Nielsen ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 25, 2014. War has come to Carthya. She asks Jaron to bring him back so that he could go save Imogen in his place. Then Jaron tells Harlowe to spread the word of the war and to bring the citizens to Drylliad for safety within its walls. Of all the books in this series, this one is probably the most realistic.I will admit to flipping to the end pretty early, to discover that the series ended pretty much exactly as I predicted it would, but the journey from the beginning to that predicted ending was far more satisfying than it has been in past books. Roden expresses his unworthiness as a captain and doubt in his ablities as a captain. Welcome back. Rise of the Wolf. Tobias reveals that on the way through Avenia, they saw from a distance Avenia soldiers parading Jaron's clothes, claiming that Jaron was dead. I love this series, perhaps because of Jaron, who is literally one of my favorite characters that any one has written. In camp that night, they hear the sound of their horses running away. The second is still my favorite, but I enjoyed seeing where all of the characters would end up. Mark of the Thief. The arrow hits her in the chest and she falls off the hill. But friendships are complicated, and love is harder still. His friends are flung far and wide across Carthya and its neighboring lands. Jaron is receives the news that Libeth had been attacked and the Avenians have taken Imogen a as prisoner. Cause I've seen some pretty mixed reviews. Amarinda asks him if he expects to die in the war. Only 18 remain of Roden's group. There aren't any flagrant moments of deus ex rescue, although there are. It is a dark and twisted mockery of the imperial chamber of Lordaeron, and is reached by a long hall from Sword's Rest. It was like a kiddy version of Game of Thrones but only from Jaron's perspective instead of multi-dimensional character perspectives. I really enjoyed the characters, the plot isn't super deep, but I think the ability for the author to make the reader connect with t. A very satisfying ending to the trilogy, I wish a bit more time was spent at the end of the book instead of a kind of abrupt summation, it felt right. There were a lot of times I was concerned for the boy king's life and wondered how he was going to get himself out of the situations he put himself in, but that kept me reading. Next, Jaron heads to Falstan Lake, joining up with some men he left there. I have one student who's already waiting to get their hands on this book, which is why I finished it so fast. [ Imogen "died". As Fink becomes nervous, Jaron dubs him a knight to strengthen him, upon which Fink reveals that he is afraid not for himself, but for Jaron. In order to pay off their debt, Imogen came to Farthenwood to work for him as a servant, and pretended to be mute. THE SHADOW THRONE From the Ascendance Trilogy series , Vol. Roden is having difficulty commanding his men, because the men do not trust him or show him due respect, especially because of his past history as Jaron's enemy. They fill each other in on what has happened since they parted. [Worst of all, the author commits a Cardinal Twist Sin as far as I'm concerned. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The Shadow Throne The End Other Books Ascendance Trilogy Infinity Ring Underworld Chronicles Major Story Problems Personal Recommendation The major story problem is that Jaron's kingdom is at war and they are greatly outnumbered. There aren't any flagrant moments of deus ex rescue, although there are moments of "Why did you hide this important detail?," and all of the characters behave as they've been built to behave over the course of the series. Tobias suggests that he can escort Amarinda should use an escape carriage that he designed. War has come to Carthya. The first book in this trilogy is better as a stand-alone than with the other two. “The Shadow Throne is an extremely successful second-in-a-series book, and nearly perfect one in that regard. There is always a trick up this royal’s sleeve, though setbacks involving those closest to him—and a surprise loss—almost push him to give up. Despite the danger, and against Tobias' better counsel, Amarinda decided to return to Carthya to lead the country, while Fink continued on to Bymar for aid. One day, Kippenger asks Jaron what his soldiers are doing besides a dry lake. As the rest of Jaron's army charges at the remaining enemy soldiers, Jaron bluffs to the remaining soldiers of Mendenwal, claiming that he has more gunpowder to destroy them all, this time in a grave of rock instead of water. Amarinda requests a moment alone with Jaron so that they could talk. The Shadow Throne is the private chamber of the Lich King inside the Halls of Reflection. They continue to argue. There was a large chunk in the center during the war that I lost interest in and I often wondered how many times Jaron could go rushing into some enemy camp just to be caught and tortured. Mott mentions that Mendenwal definitely is ordering it's armies to advance, according to the Carthyan spies. But they must get married to make it so. The Shadow Throne is the third book in The Ascendance Series. A good conclusion to the trilogy. As soon as the soldiers leave, Tobias wakes, having faked his unconsciousness. Thankfully, our young king works well under pressure. We’d love your help. Though Jaron knows it is urgent to help Mott and Imogen, he decides that stopping the cannon is even more important, so he takes a detour to look for the cannon, which is supposed to be in the area. Hearing of impending battle in Drylliad, Mott and Jaron ride north while Tobias and Amarinda turn away to Falstan Lake in the south. Jaron arranges for Fink to join the mission to Bymar as well. The Shadow Throne picks up directly from where things left off in The Thousand Names - the war in Khandar is won, and Janus, Marcus and Winter return in haste to the capital as heroes - but even so, there were times I felt the sequel read like a whole different story. In the evening, Jaron reaches the outskirts of the Avenian camp, where he is approached by two Carthyan archers who have come with Mott on the mission to rescue Imogen. Roden gets his men's attention by putting out the fire they are building, and the men grudgingly obey his orders. However given what this trilogy is, I enjoyed it very much. In return, Tobias is to be released. It knocks at every door and window in the land. But everything changes when it's revealed, just after her sixteenth birthday, that she is a false princess, a st… [The majority of his enemies were suddenly on his side after King Vargan was defeated....... [Amarinda and Tobias fell in love because a part of me wanted Jaron and Amarinda to be a thing, but I got over it because Jaron's love for Imogen is so adorable and believable and their wedding and everything! Jaron hastily devises a plan. Mott charges in from behind, and they seize the vigils' uniforms for disguise and ride out of the camp. They also discuss the current situation, and as it turns out, Jaron has learned much of Avenia's battle plans from the loose lips of the soldiers, while the enemy still knows nothing of Carthya's, as Jaron told them nothing but lies. As the group reunites, Jaron realizes that his bethrothed wife Amarinda and Tobias have fallen in love. Conner had intended to marry Imogen, so to turn his attention aw… It was a five-star, gold medal, 1st place brilliant perfection. Jaron bids them goodbye, and turns himself over to the Avenians in exchange for supplies and an end to the fighting. Fight for the future...Die for the throne. The Shadow Throne (the Ascendance Series, Book 3), Volume 3 | Jennifer A. Nielsen takes readers on an extraordinary journey with the False Prince in this third installment of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Ascendance Series.War has come to Carthya. He says that the armies of Bymar can help to hold them back. For example, he sets a coin on the wall and orders Jaron to climb up and reach it, despite being chained and injured. Anyway overall a great, quick and fun trilogy read. In the Ascendance Series, an orphan named Sage is kidnapped and trained to impersonate Prince Jaron, the missing Prince of Carthya. All and all a good ending for this series but I'm not sure it was as great as the other two. I love a lot of the other characters. Mott is stabbed during the fighting, and Jaron takes him away from the battle to Tobias, who has some training as a healer. Wrath of the Storm. It knocks at every door and window in the land. The Shadow Throne (Book) : Nielsen, Jennifer A. : Young King Jaron has had nothing but trouble with his advisors and regents since he ascended the throne of Carthya, and now King Vargan of Avenia has invaded the land and captured Imogen--and Jaron must find … In the dungeons of Farthenwood, Jaron is confined with Roden and Imogen. “Nobody gives you respect in this life. But the next morning, Tobias makes his own deal with Kippenger, that Tobias will remain a prisoner if Jaron can be a day of rest, decent food, and a blanket. Erik is dubious that any will answer Jaron's summons because all the pirates detest Jaron, but he promises to be there no matter what. The next morning, Jaron rides into the dry lake to meet the enemy with a party of his weakest men. The Carthyans, teamed with Bymar's cavalry, have to fight hard to win the victory. Just then, a Carthyan diplomat arrives, and Jaron is hidden behind a curtain. Living Under The Shadow of satan's Throne. In her spare time, Jennifer tends to panic, wondering what she has forgotten to do that has allowed her any spare time. The Shadow Throne (Book) : Nielsen, Jennifer A. : One war. Jaron continues to be my favorite thing about this series. Since Tobias had also turned himself in, hoping to free Jaron, Vargan plays a game by choosing Jaron to decide which two of the three of them will go to the gallows that morning. Vargan reveals Jaron to Harlowe, and demands that Jaron sign the peace treaty, or else he will kill first Harlowe, then Tobias. Jaron is taken to Vargan, managing to steal a soldier's keys in the process. Too many deadly battles. Oh how I’ve missed these colorful characters! Building off of the two men's conversation that he just overheard, an experiment he and Roden once conducted with gunpowder, and the information Tobias has taught him about cannons, Jaron jams a generous amount of gunpowder inside the cannon, steals some extra gunpowder, and rides for the Avenian camp where Imogen is held. 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. Like whyyyyy? It knocks at every door and window in the land. Amarinda says that her country will answer the call for help, but only if they can get a message to them. It knocks at every door and window in the land. She is a former speech teacher, theater director, and enjoyed a brief but disastrous career as a door-to-door pollster. Tobias escorts the princess to her room and Mott and Jaron re-enter the throne room. My heart is aching while I'm writing my review on the final sequel of this series because it's hard to say goodbye to the books/novels you've been deeply attached with,especially with the best characters you'll surely miss.. [ I thanked that the author didn't let Mott die here..I had a strong feeling that Conner would help Jaron escape on the day of his execution,and it didn't surprise me when Jaron saw Imogen in the dungeon,'cause I've always felt she's alive. Subsequently, the entire army surrenders. Jaron arrives to find Roden leading the battle at Drylliad, now a much more respected and competent commander than when he and Jaron last parted. Mott objects, saying that it is a trap and he should be the only one to go. Kerwyn said he has been sending letters of apology but none of them have been answered. Then Jaron says that he releases Amarinda from the betrothal. But like any good high fantasy finally, it ends making you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Of all the books in this series, this one is probably the most realistic.I will admit to flipping to the end pretty early, to discover that the series ended pretty much exactly as I predicted it would, but the journey from the beginning to that predicted ending was far more satisfying than it has been in past books. Unfortunately the first of the trilogy was my favourite but none the less the second and third were good in their own regard! They flee as the enemy army approaches them, stopping at high ground a little ways from the enemy.. The Shadow Throne. Princess and heir to the throne of Thorvaldor, Nalia's led a privileged life at court. DID I MISS SOMETHING?! Tobias tells Jaron that because all the supplies were left back in the camp, there is nothing he can do to save Mott. And I love his plots and schemes, I love that he always has a plan yet never has a plan. February 25th 2014 Died is in quotes because SHE DIDN'T ACTUALLY DIE. 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