The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is easy, fast paced YA fiction, not quite fantasy, with minimal world building, no dragons or other magic, and no gratuitous sex or violence (hooray). The plot is straightforward with a few surprises and the characterization is wonderful with a strong message of loyalty and determination. It won several YA award nominations and I now want to read its sequel, The Runaway King, which won the Whitney Award, but this book stands alone with a satisfying conclusion if you are a reader who doesn't appreciate series. I highly recommend--- everything in the book just works to make it a fun read for a pretty wide audience.

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