The False Prince

The False Prince is the tale of a nearly fifteen-year-old boy, Sage, who is purchased from an orphanage by a nobleman looking for boys who could pose as the missing Prince Jaron. Sage's rebellious, intractable nature is both a point in his favor and a point against him: it's this personality that made him a potential false prince in the first place, but the nobleman would prefer a prince who was a bit more agreeable. And Sage's life depends on being selected as the prince since the nobleman will kill to keep his secret...

Though I personally tend to prefer books with less straightforward prose and more complexity than The False Prince, I also found it to be an entertaining, readable book with amusing dialogue and a narrative voice with personality. I expected the ending but it was still quite satisfying, especially since I do enjoy stories about rogue-like characters who are steps ahead of everyone else. It may not have surprised me or stood out as particularly unique, but I thought the author did a wonderful job of keeping the book engaging and above all fun.

3 1/2 stars

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