Released in 2014, The Shadow Throne picks up immediately where The Runaway King left off. The young, cunning King Jaron (formerly known as the orphan Sage) has just reclaimed his throne of Carthya, but his troubles are far from over. The kingdom is on the brink of civil war, enemies are closing in from all sides, and the political machinations are more dangerous than ever.

After you finish, don’t miss the spin-off duology ( The Traitor’s Game and The Deceiver’s Heart ) also available on the site.

Jennifer A. Nielsen’s The Shadow Throne serves as the high-stakes conclusion to the original Ascendance Trilogy , evolving from the personal survival of an orphan to a grand-scale war for national sovereignty. The novel centers on King Jaron as he defends Carthya against three invading neighboring nations: Avenia, Gelyn, and Mendenwal. Themes of Sacrifice and Leadership