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Captive Kingdom

Ascendance, Book 4

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Captive Kingdom

By: Jennifer A. Nielsen
Narrated by: Charlie McWade
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In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him - but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last.

On a routine sea voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items - including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's older brother, Darius. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he had put behind him.

Though it seems impossible, Jaron must consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for the throne - and a battle to save his kingdom.

Return to Carthya to uncover new secrets, high-stakes action, and Jennifer A. Nielsen's signature breathtaking twists.

©2020 Jennifer A. Nielsen (P)2020 Scholastic Inc.
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The Reviews Praise The Audiobook's Engaging Plot Twists, Captivating Adventure Story, Suspenseful Narrative, Intriguing Character Development, And Immersive Storytelling. However, Some Criticize Implausible Story Elements, Inconsistent Character Behavior, Predictable Plot Points, And Uneven Pacing. Common Themes Include Adventure, Mystery, Friendship, Coming Of Age, And Overcoming Adversity. Overall, The Audiobook Seems To Offer An Exciting And Entertaining Story With Some Flaws.
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My kids love them

cute stories, my girls love them! It is always weird hearing the story from Jaron's point of view but never actually getting all of his plans until they happen.

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Soooo Amazing!! Can’t believe I finish it 😭

This was an amazing continuation to the series! This is a must to read and you will find yourself again immersed into Nielsen’s plot twists, unexpected revelations, and captivating characters. The narration was amazing but I’m kinda sad that Roden’s voice sounds different. Besides all that, this was a great listen and everyone should hear this! Just a fyi, be emotionally prepared for this book ;)

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So good

Jennifer is so gifted. Book keeps you on your toes.
Narrator does a wonderful job.

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I love the story

I think that this series is really good I love it. There is lots of surprises and plot twists. I have enjoyed this series so far.

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Love this Author and Narrator

I have listened to it twice before writing this review and love it both times. It is full of twist and turns, and a great addition to the original trilogy.

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One Awesome Story

Loved it.
Jennifer is an amazing author who leaves me in suspense wondering what will happen next.
When I listen to one of her books I don't stop listening until I finish the book.
Can't wait to start the next book!

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Swashbuckling adventure

Interesting book, but not equal to the previous in quality and depth. Conversations and humor felt predictable and not as witty as previous. Jaron’s humor was mostly sarcasm and childish quips, the intro chapter was silly and frivolous. And there were some obvious mistakes and inconsistencies. He was so battered and broken after the third book I can’t imagine him bouncing back that quickly to be back to normal climbing and scaling walls. I liked the maturity he had learned in the third book. This one felt like backtracking to the immature orphan sage before book 1. It was fun but I think I enjoyed it mostly because I wanted to hear more about the characters I’ve come to love. There were gems in the book: learning about Darius was interesting and it was good to see Jaron learning to listen and trust people around him more. Some of the morals and life lessons were well said.

I’d like to hear more about Rowden, he has grown and I’d enjoy hearing more from him in the future.

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MY FAVORITE BOOK SERIES EVER!

I love this book because of the adventure. Something always happens that completely throws you of guard! I love it. It is a good book for kids and grownups.

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Fantastic Read.

I loved this story. Found myself laughing outloud often. The humor is amazing and I loved the way the narrator brought Sages sarcasm and quick wit to life. so well done for both author and narrator.

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Loved it

Jennifer A. Neilson has done it again. Adventure draws you in. Great narrative. Great for kids 4th grade and up.

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