Name: The Shattered Castle (The Ascendance Series, Book 5)
ISBN: 9781338275919

Jennifer A. Nielsen

Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings her signature twists and high-stakes action to the fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Ascendance Series! King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He's hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya. But a surprise attack on his own land -- on the castle itself -- reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jaron's entire kingdom. And that's not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jaron's relationship with Imogen is uncertain. This former False Prince will need his best tricks and many allies at his side to hold Carthya together.

The Shattered Castle (The Ascendance Series, Book 5)

“I say all of this, Imogen, every time I speak your name”

Sydney Burns

Kendi Dockum

I am in love with this series. I was a bit surprised by the fast-paced action, but I loved every second of it! Jaron is, and always will be, one of my favorite protagonists. 

It would definitely be interesting to see a side story or something to see how he grows as an adult.

Reese Kuck 

While I still think that the series should have stopped at book three, I rather enjoyed this. I have been an avid Imogen supporter this whole time, but this book made me hate her a little. Jaron was just as stupid this time around as all the others, but that is to be expected. I could have done with more of the other characters, like Roden, Tobias, and Amarinda, but I see why they weren't in it as much.

AnnaLisa Hutchinson

This was a great conclusion to the Ascendance Series (but who really knows with Jennifer Nielsen lol). By no means was this the best book in the series but it was great to be immersed in the kingdom of Carthya again. I loved how much of a voice Imogen got in this book and the tension between Jaron and her--while painful was very much needed. Jaron's character development was also beautiful to see unfold and I loved him going on this journey of personal growth. Yes, much of the plot was predictable or just convenient but it is definitely a comfort book. It's perfectly nostalgic for people like me that fell in love with this series in middle school and are now in college (wow, time really flies). What really got me was the final line that was the exact same as the concluding line of The Shadow Throne. It perfectly tied the stories together and made my heart melt a little. I would definitely recommend this book if you want to revisit these lovable characters and Nielsen's gripping storytelling

Elisabeth 

ITS OVER! THE SERIES IS OVER!! I JUST CANT BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING. THESE CHARACTERS HOLD SUCH A BIG PART OF MY HEART I JUST CANT. 

The ending made me smiling so damn hard but then the whole thing ended and I was left with a broken heart and the thought: “NoW wHaT?!” NOW WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH MY LIFE?! 

Shhhh, I know that I have plenty of books waiting for me but let me suffer a little and mourn the end of this series.

Liz Hunsaker

Sienna Nobile

When King Jaron returned to Carthya he brought with him a device that supposedly shows the way to a great treasure, but now everything is going wrong: Castor, the son of an old enemy, is conspiring against him and wants the throne for himself, his fiancée, Imogen, seems to have turned against him, and the Prozarian Monarch has invaded his kingdom and taken Jaron's castle--but Jaron has a lot of experience at hiding and escaping, and he is not willing to leave Carthya or Imogen in the hands of his enemies.