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A review by wuthrinheights
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
adventurous
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
It has been a decade since I first read (and fell in love with) this book. I had a huge crush on Sage and even learned how to roll a coin over my knuckles like he did. For ten years, I kept saying how underrated this trilogy is and so far I've only known maybe one or two other people who have read and loved it like I did.
Rereading it now, I've certainly outgrown it. It is a lot lighter and childlike compared to other high fantasy books I've read (like Fallen Kingdoms). And if I've forgotten the plot twists during this reread, I would've rated this higher. Knowing the story took the fun out of it.
But still, this was a really great book and I still have a soft spot for Sage. He makes a great main character, even if he's wild and untameable--much to everyone's annoyances.
Rereading it now, I've certainly outgrown it. It is a lot lighter and childlike compared to other high fantasy books I've read (like Fallen Kingdoms). And if I've forgotten the plot twists during this reread, I would've rated this higher. Knowing the story took the fun out of it.
But still, this was a really great book and I still have a soft spot for Sage. He makes a great main character, even if he's wild and untameable--much to everyone's annoyances.