The Shattered Castle (The Ascendance Series, Book 5)

Jennifer A. Nielsen

Oct 2021 · Sold by Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings her signature twists and high-stakes action to the fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Ascendance Series!

King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He's hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya.

But a surprise attack on his own land -- on the castle itself -- reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jaron's entire kingdom. And that's not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jaron's relationship with Imogen is uncertain.

This former False Prince will need his best tricks and many allies at his side to hold Carthya together.

Ratings and reviews

I love how Sage (Jaron) never tires of adventure. He is soley what brings the whole book to life, as if the book itself couldn't breathe life into the story without Jaron setting something on fire or accidentally exploding a precious artifact, which is exactly what readers expect as they rub the next page between their fingers impatiently, their eyes skimming the book as fast as they can, and eager to flip to a whole other world. If this kind of reader is not you, it is most definitely me. I hope these kinds of books never stop being made. It's like Audra's magic on paper, Chaya's alluring determination, and Gerta's unmovable passion. I love it. - Leilany Rodriguez, 14, CA (btw Jen I so love your books, if you ever reaad this, keep up the GREAT work and please come have a book sign in Southern California sometime, that would be great thanks ) ( like maybe LA)

I loved this whole series. the humor was fantastic and the character growth through all the books was excellent

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About the author

Jennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Ascendance Series: The False Prince, The Runaway King, The Shadow Throne, The Captive Kingdom, and The Shattered Castle. She also wrote the New York Times bestseller The Traitor's Game and its sequels,The Deceiver's Heart, and The Warrior's Curse; the New York Times bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: Mark of the Thief, Rise of the Wolf, and Wrath of the Storm; the standalone fantasy The Scourge; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers A Night Divided, Resistance, Words on Fire, Rescue, Lines of Courage, Iceberg, and Uprising. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. You can visit her online at jennielsen.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @nielsenwriter.