The False Prince

I'm erring towards 3 stars although I'd give it 3.5 if those darn half stars were available. So this isn't as fantasy based as I thought it was going to be. I don't know I was expecting lots more fantasy based characters. Don't know why.

The story is mostly well told. I'd have no problem recommending this to around 11 and up. There is some violence within the book but it isn't horrendous. I think a lot of parents I run into at work (I work at a library in the children's department) have problems with sex, or language compared to violence. So I don't think most parents would have problems with their older preteen picking this book up and reading it.

Sage,is exciting and self assured, but at some point his confidence annoyed me. I would've enjoyed more world building personally, but this book isn't lacking in the excitement department. As an adult, veteran fantasy reader I thought the big reveal was obvious but not hit you over the head obvious.

Mostly good overall but sticking with my 3 stars.