How long does it take to read The Shadow Throne?
The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen takes about 5 hours 49 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
Part of Ascendance
Previous: The Runaway King Next: The Captive Kingdom
About 5 hours 49 minutes
A weekend read
First published 2014. 317 pages, about 87,175 words. Written for children.
12 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 9 hours 41 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 5 hours 49 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 38 minutes |
The page count is the median across 2 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
In this conclusion to the Ascendance trilogy, the impulsive Jaron, former orphan thief and now King of Carthya, is facing down multiple enemies and his country’s invasion with his usual aplomb. There is always a trick up this royal’s sleeve, though setbacks involving those closest to him—and a surprise loss—almost push him to give up. (Almost is the operative word.) Battles, close shaves, daring escapes, and double crosses will thrill fans who have come to expect this kind of nonstop action. There is a sobering death toll, but the emphasis is not on blood and guts. Despite there being a war on, Jaron always keeps his focus on his true enemy, the King of Avenia, and not on common foot soldiers. Despite all the adventures, there is little doubt that the story will culminate in a happily-ever-after outcome, even if the subplot involving his intended princess veers away from the expected conclusion.
Subjects: Kings and rulers, Adventure stories, Juvenile fiction, Rescues, Battles, Fiction
