The Runaway King

The Ascendance Series

Content Ratings

Mild Romance

Jaron's feelings for Imogen are acknowledged more directly in this installment; the relationship is emotionally warm but not physically developed; content is appropriate for the age group.

Mild Themes

The novel explores the cost of leadership, the loneliness of power, and the difficulty of trusting those around you when your life depends on doing so.

Moderate Violence

Pirate combat, assassination attempts, and the ongoing threat of violent political enemies make this a more action-intense entry than its predecessor.

Synopsis

Newly revealed as the true king, Jaron must go undercover among a band of pirates to stop a conspiracy against his life and throne before he is assassinated or before his kingdom falls. An action-packed sequel that keeps the first book's momentum while developing Jaron's character and his complicated relationships with those around him.