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The False Prince

Jennifer Nielsen (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.24
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceChild AbuseManipulationDeath

Positive tags

High AngstAdventureRedemption ArcComing of AgeMystery

Hero archetypes

OrphanHidden IdentityReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneTrickster

Tropes

Hidden IdentityOrphanPolitical IntrigueCourt IntrigueReluctant HeroChosen OneHidden HeirMorally Gray ProtagonistTraining Arc

Themes

IdentityDeceptionSurvivalPower and CorruptionLoyaltyPolitical IntrigueComing of Age

Synopsis

In the country of Carthya, a devious nobleman engages four orphans in a brutal competition to be selected to impersonate the king's long-missing son in an effort to avoid a civil war.

Tags

Political ThrillerHistorical FantasyMystery