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The Captive Kingdom

Jennifer A. Nielsen
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The Captive Kingdom

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Jennifer A. Nielsen

The Captive Kingdom

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

374

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Carthya • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

740L

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Super Short Summary

In The Captive Kingdom, Jennifer A. Nielsen continues the adventures of a young protagonist who faces new challenges when captured by a mysterious enemy. The book is part of the Ascendance series, where the character navigates treacherous political landscapes and uncovers hidden truths about their kingdom while striving for freedom and justice.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Exciting

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.5

10,531 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Captive Kingdom by Jennifer A. Nielsen captivates readers with its thrilling adventure and engaging characters, particularly the tenacious protagonist, Jaron. The plot is marked by fast-paced action and clever twists. Some readers, however, feel the story could benefit from deeper character development and more detailed world-building. Nonetheless, it's a compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Captive Kingdom?

Fans of adventure and mystery, with a love for intricate plots and heroic quests akin to The False Prince series, will enjoy The Captive Kingdom by Jennifer A. Nielsen. Readers captivated by books like Percy Jackson & The Olympians will appreciate its thrilling pace and clever twists.

4.5

10,531 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

374

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Carthya • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

740L

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