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 There are so many series that I feel that I would've enjoyed if they weren't so hyped and acclaimed. In The False Prince's case, I definitely believe this book is extremely underrated and that it deserves more attention. I know that this book is a NYT bestseller, but The False Prince is one of the fantasy books I've ever read. I haven't had this much fun reading a book in ages and The False Prince really captured my attention full heartedly. 
 Sage is an orphan and he becomes apart of a scheme to restore balance in a kingdom on the verge of civil war. Sage and two other orphans, Tobias and Roden, are competing for the prince's throne and the competition is fierce. Sage's life is at stake if he doesn't win the trust of Conner and become his princely puppet. 
 Sage is one of my all-time favorite protagonists because he is so clever and incredibly loyal. I never knew truly what to expect from Sage, due to the fact that he always had some tricks up his sleeves. I really wish I had even half the resourcefulness and wit that Sage possessed. It's nearly impossible not to like Sage because even though, he is a smart aleck, he also has a huge heart and is extremely compassionate. 
 I loved reading about the competition and the different areas of training that Sage, Roden, and Tobias had to endured to win the competition. Each area of training was high-stakes and extremely tense because all 3 boys' lives were hanging in the balance. I was constantly on the edge of my seat and I absolutely loved the sword fights. It was interesting to see the different tactics each boy used to try to ensure that they would be chosen by Connor to become prince. I was rooting for Sage throughout the entire novel, and with each obstacle Nielsen threw in his way, I became even more confident in Sage's skill. 
 Though The False Prince revolves a deadly competition, it's an extremely humorous and fun novel. Sage's wit is always pristine and he always manages to make even the most dire of situations feel hopeful and light. There were so times when I was getting too exhilarated and having too much fun during a competition where the whole kingdom is at stake. Readers of all ages will have so much fun reading The False Prince and will be enthralled from start to finish. 
 Jennifer A. Nielsen has written such an incredible novel and I applaud her for writing a middle-grade novel that truly will appeal to all readers. The False Prince is strong on character development and plot, I am so impressed with this book and I'm extremely eager to start the sequel ASAP. The False Prince is the type of book that will keep reluctant readers hooked and transform them into avid readers. The False Prince is a must-read for all readers, especially those who love Game Of Thrones.