It’s time again for the annual holiday giveaway. This year, the focus is on sequels! Did you start a series and leave off from continuing it? Or did you want to start a series but never quite got around to it?
If so, winners have their choice of any of these books.
THE FALSE PRINCE
If you have not read this book yet, please do!
Sage is determined to live by his own rules, making his way through thievery, wit, and a fair bit of luck. That changes when he is captured by a nobleman and forced into a contest with three other orphans. One will be chosen to impersonate the missing prince of the kingdom. The other boys will be killed, because they know this treasonous plan. Despite the danger, Sage may have his own ideas about how to survive.
THE RUNAWAY KING
There are consequences for what Sage does in THE FALSE PRINCE. And it will begin with an attempted revenge from a former friend/rival.
THE TRAITOR’S GAME
On her return home from a long absence, Kestra Dallisor is captured by members of the rebellion, who are forcing her to betray her family. Rather than comply, Kestra has a secret plan to bring down the rebellion itself, including her captor, Simon Hatch. That becomes more complicated when she begins to question whether the rebellion is right. And even more complicated still when she begins to question her own feelings for Simon.
THE DECEIVER’S HEART
Simon and Kestra’s relationship only becomes more complicated when secrets are revealed about Simon, and when Kestra has to make a choice that may threaten everything the rebellion has fought for.
RISE OF THE WOLF
The first book of the series, MARK OF THE THIEF, introduced you to Nicolas Calva, a mining slave who accidentally discovers the magic of the Gods. Now the entire Roman empire is seeking to control him, but no one more than General Radulf.
In Book 2, the pressure only becomes worse as Nic’s enemies form around the Praetors – those determined to serve the goddess Diana as she makes war against the other Gods.
WRATH OF THE STORM
Nic finds himself at the center of a war of the Gods, and those who wish to bring about the fall of Rome are about to throw everything they have at him. Now, Nic must not only try to save himself, but his friends, Crispus and Aurelia as well. Or will they be the ones to save him?
For this week’s giveaway, simply tell me the top 2 books on your wish list. Your answers will not affect who wins – I’m just curious! Winners will be randomly drawn.
The contest will end Saturday Dec 7 at midnight EST. Because of the number of anticipated winners and international shipping costs, winners must have a US address for shipping.
116 Comments
You’re so great for dong this! Um, I actually have all of those books, except for The Deceiver’s Heart. So, definitely that one. I also want the first book of The Ranger’s Apprentice: The Early Years books. So, yeah, those two books are on the top of my wish list.:)
The top two books on my wish list would have to be Echo, and My Man Jeeves. As for my preferred book… probably The False Prince. (Definitely one of my favorite books, and I somehow still haven’t gotten it yet, so yeah.)
Honestly the Ascendance Trilogy is my favorite series of yours and I would love that for Christmas to put on my bookshelf. But also I love the Rangers Apprentice series by John Flanagan and want to add to my collection the last novel, The Lost Stories.
Jennifer, you are one of my daughter’s favorite authors! Isabelle had not been an engaged reader until she discovered your books. Now we have trouble getting her to stop❤️! Thank you for sharing your gift. Sincerely, Mark Salzwedel
My son is 12 years old and LOVED The False Prince! 👑 If you’re looking for a great read – this one is a must!
Deceivers heart!!! And then to get into something new the false prince.
This is cool! I have all of these books too except for Wrath of the Storm and The Traitor’s Game! I’m really excited for The Warrior’s Curse!
We love your books. I would choose The Traitor’s Game and The Deciever’s Heart.
On my list is Book 3 for the Ascendance Trilogy. I read the first two and am dying for the conclusion. Next on my list is the Keeper of the Lost Cities collection.
My kids have loved all your books and recommend them to their friends! When my son was in 4th grade, he wrote a letter to you and you responded withhh Th a signed book mark. He will always remember that!! Thank you for creating books that keep kids interested in reading!
I’ve read The False Prince with my class every year since it was released. Our school librarian said he’s rarely seen students so captured by a series! My kids are now all into your historical fiction books. I’d love a signed copy of The False Prince, because it’s my favourite. But if I were to add two books to my classroom library, it would be Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm.
The top two books on my wish list are Throne of Glass by Sara J. Maas and The Demon World by Sally Green.
Thanks for going this giveaway!!! My first choice would be The Runaway King. That’s the only book in the Ascendance Trilogy that I don’t own. My second choice would be Wrath of the Storm( it was such a great book!!!). Thanks again!
How fun! I’d love to start Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm. My boys and I have enjoyed all of your other books.
This is an awesome giveaway you’re doing! I’m currently reading The Runaway King! My top two choices would be Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm. I plan to start this series after I finish The Ascendance Trilogy! Have a Merry Christmas!
Ahh so excited!! I would love to have The Deceiver’s Heart or Wrath of the Storm!
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for doing this giveaway! You are so giving and have the most amazing heart. Okay, this question was a lot easier than I thought it would be for me to answer, but my top 2 books are The False Prince and Wrath of the Storm! I read the ascendancy trilogy first and I think it was just so easy for me to slip into the Mark of the Thief because of how relatable I found Sage and Nic to be. It was the most natural transition into such a beloved series in my collection. Wrath’s ending was also just SO spectacular (though I won’t spoil anything here in case someone scrolling through hasn’t read it yet) that without a doubt my choice had to be that one. Thank you so much for being the wonderful person that you are Jen! Love you!
The traitors game and the deceivers heart! All but my wish and prayer for Christmas! Thank you my favorite author for this exciting contest and for blessing us.
I would love Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm, having only read Mark of the Thief, which I thoroughly enjoyed!
I love your books so much and not just because I’m doing a entry but my top 2 books that I’m ordering next are Words on fire and The ocean at the End of the Lane (illustrated version since I already have the regular one). Thank you for the chance.
I love your books!!! The Traitor’s game series is my FAVORITE!! I do not, however, own any of them. I would absolutely love to be drawn for either of those.
Love your giveaways! Your books are the best. “The Deceiver’s Heart” is at the top of my wishlist. Second would be Elton John’s book “Me”. Hope you have a great holiday season!
Hey! I really want either The False Prince or the Rise of the Wolf please! I hope you consider me!
My top book would have to be The Deceiver’s Heart as I have sadly yet to get around to it- it has been a busy year! As for the second pick, I actually have already read Runaway King but it is my FAVORITE book in the Ascendance Trilogy! Roden is my favorite character 😁. So it absolutely has to be my second pick! Thank you so much for this opportunity 😊
I want all your books for Christmas! I’ve been wanting to read them.
My family adores your books. We all love them. We have read so many of them as a family on long car rides. We would love to win a copy of The Traitor’s Game and The Deceiver’s Heart.
I love your books! I teach 4th grade and enjoy sharing your books with my students. I haven’t read Wrath of the Storm yet, but would love a chance to! Merry Christmas 🙂
The Warrior’s Curse is definitely on my wish-list, and for those in this giveaway, the first two books of The Ascendance Trilogy! The entire series is still one of my favorites, and I’d love to own the books (somehow I still don’t!)
Thank you so much for doing this! At the top of my list is The Deceiver’s Heart and Rebel. I have been dying to read Deceiver’s Heart and that’s the one I’m hopping to win!
I love your books so much and you have inspired me as a writer and aspiring author. I currently have a long series I am writing that has been a hard work in progress, but it is coming along. I would love to win a copy of The Traitor’s Game and The Deceiver’s Heart.
I have read all of these books and love them! The False Prince is my favorite and I re read it every year! I don’t own the Traitors Game or Deceivers Heart so I would definitely love one of those!
I started reading Traitors Game towards the beginning of this year followed by Deceivers Heart. That is my favorite book series I’ve ever read!! I’ve also read False Prince and Runaway King! Strongly suggest both!! Top of my reading list is Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm!!
I love your books. The False Prince is my favorite and is one of the few books I own. I also love the Traitor’s Game and Deceiver’s Heart but don’t yet own them. 🙂 There are so many good books out there, I’d have to say that I’d definitely want any of Brandon Sanderson’s books or Sarah Eden’s books.
I’ve read and own all of these wonderful books, but I would love to add The Runaway King signed to my bookshelf.
The top two books on my wish list are…
“Words on Fire” by you
And “Hereafter” by Jody Hedlund
The two books that are at the top of my wishlist are probably Prince in Disguise and An Enchantment of Ravens. I have read both of them, but I still want to own my own copy. As for my preferred book, I would love to have a print copy of the Runaway King. It is one of my absolute favorites!
I first read the False Prince trilogy years ago and fell in love with it. I’ve recently begun to reread the series. I’d love to read more of your books. I’m really interested in reading The Traitor’s Game and The Deceiver’s Heart.
The false prince trilogy is the book that makes me forget about what’s real for I am so enticed on how Jaron thinks and execute a certain strategy. I dwell to his world that I got lost ine mine (funny but it’s true). Also, the book was written in a way that the readers must read it more than once for them to realize the intended meaning that the use of words is implying. It is truly a work of art that I wish to share to my children (if I will have some in the future) for them to read it in various times and discover something new everytime they do. I’ve read false prince when I was in my pre adolescent age. I remember falling in love in an indtant. Reading it twice made me appreciate the choice of words of the author but reading it thrice when I grew up is surprisingly amazing for everytime I read it again, I realize that my views and focus on the story is always different. In my first read, I focus more on the love story. In the second, I notice how the clues was actually given in the beginning of the story. And reading it thrice, made me look at it on a political view. It is truly a story that molded my childhood that inspired the person I am now.
I absolutely love all of your book! The Ascendence Trilogy is my favorite but I don’t own The False Prince. The top 2 on my wish list are Dare by Tricia Mingerink and The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson
the deceiver’s heart, the traitor’s game
Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm because I’ve been wanting to read them for sooo long. Also love The Ascendance Trilogy! It’s one of my favorite series. I’ve read it at least 10 times 😂
I love all of your books! They are all a good read with amazing plot twists that got me interested in historical fiction and fantasy. I’ve read many different books and genres but your books have always stood out to me. I told my mom to read your books and she also got hooked. The top two books that would be on my wishlist would be the The Traitors Game and The Decievers Heart. Thanks!
I would love Wrath of the Storm, or Traitors Game.
I love Nic, Sage and Ani’s adventures, but for some reason I keep getting hung up trying to read through Kestra’s. Thats definitely the series on my need to read list.
I loved the Prince series so The False Prince will be on my list, but I also haven’t read the Traitor’s Game yet so that will be my #1 pick! You’re an amazing author! I love your writing and your attention to detail in your historical fiction books. You’re my writing idol!
So sad to have missed you at NCTE. As always, you are one of my most recommended authors to my middle school students. Thank you for writing fun, thoughtful, engaging page turners. Any signed book would be a delight to your Hurl fans.
Words on fire by you for my 2nd daughter
Good Night Little Blue Truck for my son
I love” The False Prince” so much. I am grateful for the reminder that you have other books. I will put them on my list to read!!
I would love to win The Traitor’s Game and the Deceiver’s Heart. I would give them to my friend, Kellie, who teaches 5th grade at my school. She is the one that introduced me to your books and I know she doesn’t have those two books yet!
I read every book in that picture! But I don’t own all of them. Your books are awesome! And I cannot get enough of them! Though I would like to add The Traitor’s Game signed book to my collection!
The biggest books on my wishlist probably would be:
Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi
&
Words on Fire by you
Oh my goodness, there are so many books to choose from! Probably “The Eighth Ransom” by Given Hoffman and “The Return of the Thief” by Megan Whalen Turner (which hasn’t actually come out yet, but I want it when it does)
I haven’t been able to read any of your books yet, though I do own The Traitor’s Game, so the top two books on my wishlist are The False Prince and The Babysitters Coven by Kate Williams, which is pitched as Adventures In Babysitting meets Buffy The Vampire Slayer, so I am extremely pumped for it.
Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm are legendary books and I love them so much!
I can’t say enough about all of your trilogies! False Prince continues to be a student favorite. I would love Deceiver’s Heart – I haven’t had a chance to read that one yet!
I love all of these books, but I would especially love The False Prince and The Runaway King because it’s the first series I read by you and holds a special place in my heart.
I love “The Traitor’s Game” and I own a copy. I would love to have ” The Deceiver’s Heart” as well. I have the first two books In the Mark of The Thief series. I am reading the second book in the series. Sadly, I don’t have the third book. I love your books!!!
My top two would be: “Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins and “Mirror of Souls” by Wayne Thomas Batson. I’d say a book by you, but I’ve already read all of your YA novels and own them! 😀
So excited about your visit to our school in March. I am enjoying reading and introducing your books to my students as we prepare for you visit.
I would LOVE to add another copy of The False Prince to my classroom library! The class copy we have now never stays on the shelf long…my 7th-graders love it! I would also like to add The Traitor’s Game because I know all of the students who read The False Prince will want to read anything else written by you! Thank you for writing such incredible, engaging books!
I would love a copy of The Runaway King if I won! At the top of my Christmas book wishlist is a preorder of The Warrior’s Curse and 2nd would probably be Heartless by Marissa Meyer
I have to say that I would love the Traitors Game because that’s been on my list awhile. But Rise of the Wolf would be awesome because I only have the first book. Love love love your books.
I actually get to meet and introduce you tomorrow at school!
On my wish list would be The Traitors Game and The Runaway King.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Merry Christmas! Thanks for doing this again, it’s always so much fun and very generous!
Hmm… I’m looking forward to reading Coral by Sara Ella(had no idea it was already out!) and can not wait to finish off the The Traitor’s Game next year… I’m too excited about it!!
As a librarian I LOVE recommending your books to my students! I would LOVE The False Prince! You are amazing! Keep those great books coming.
The Deceiver’s Heart and Rise of the Wolf are on my list to read!!
Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight!
My top 2 books on the wish list is The Traitor’s Game and The Deceiver’s Heart. Happy holidays!
I love all these books. The Traitor’s Game was my gateway drug, and The False Prince got me hooked. I still need A Night Divided and The Scourge, though!
I’d love Traitor’s Game and Deceiver’s Heart. I’ve read all of your historical fiction, so I need to jump into these books I haven’t read yet. I’m a teacher, and winter break would be a wonderful time to read a few new books!
I just finished Chapter 13 of The Runaway King, and Jaron just met Nila and her grandfather. My heart ached for Nila. I look forward to finishing this book, so I guess I’d want Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm.
This teacher is really looking forward to your school visit to Elkhorn in February!
At this point, the two top books on the wish list are King of Crows by Libba Bray and The Conference of Birds by Ransom Riggs. We own most..all of your books, but my daughter is trying to get as many of them signed as she can. You are her favorite author. She is reading Words on Fire right now.
Words on Fire as well as White Bird by R.J. Palacio.
Still need to read Words on Fire but my son stole it! Want to reread False Prince!
The False Prince and The Runaway King. I just love that series. I remember the feeling when I was reading those. I love them and they are my most favorite books.
I have all of them except Traitors Game and Deceivers Heart do those are definitely at the top of my list!!
Do you think there may be a boxed set for the Ascendents trilogy soon? I could definitely use new copies 😅😄
I have so many books that I want! But if I have to choose, here are the two I am really wanting to add to my bookshelf:
– Notes from my Captivity: by Cathy Parks
– A Darker Shade of Magic: by V.E. Schwab
I would want signed copies of The False Prince and Mark of the Thief because these were the first book (series) I read by you, back to back, over a two-week span!
I read The False Prince when I was in middle school and then the following sequels in high school. Now I’m in college, and I’d like to get The False Prince to give it to a middle schooler I know now– share the love 😀
But as for my top two books on my wish list… Probably Words On Fire (by you!) and The Phantom Tollbooth, one of my favorite childhood classics 🙂
I’m still hoping one day the false prince will get its movie ^.^ ( finger crossed)
False prince was one of the first books that got me into adventure/fantasy and now I can’t stop
Thank you
I am in love with the Ascendance Trilogy. I bought whole series a while ago! Top 2 on my wish list are WRATH OF THE STORM and RISE OF THE WOLF!
my favorites are the false prince and the runaway king, i love these books and i still have yet to finish the series because i cannot find copies.
Orbiting Jupiter by Gary Schmidt and Words on Fire are on my wish list, but my students love everything you write!
Neither of these are here, but I love Resistance and A Night Divided!! It’s nice to see a new perspective on those events!! I haven’t gotten to some of these series and I can’t wait to try them
I didn’t like reading until I read The False Prince. It’s really been a life-changing book for me! And I would love to own a copy of my own. Right now, the top two books on my wish list would be “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate. And “The Giver” by Lois Lowry.
I would love The False Prince and The Runaway King! They are definitely at the top of my wish list!
The two books on my wish list are, “Mark of the Thief” and “The Elephant in the Garden” by Michael Morpurgo
The top two books on my wish list are “The Marvels” by Brian Selznick and “Icebreaker” by Lian Tanner.
Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm!
Resistance and a Night Divided were incredible books. I’m finishing up Words on Fire, another win from Jennifer A. Nielsen! I would love to read your series. So far some of my top books on my to-read list are Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper and Search of the Moon King’s Daughter by Linda Holeman.
Since I have to wait for the third Traitor’s Game Book, I’d love to get into The False Prince series!
I’m also dying for Flambringer, the series closer for the Heartstone series by Elle Katharine White.
Thanks for doing this!
Hey Jennifer!!
I would love to own the entirety of your books but top two would have to be the Mark of the Thief and the Wrath of the Storm. Also, A Christmas for Bear by Bonny Becker.
The False Prince was my favourite book hands down, and I recently finished Mark of the Thief and loved it as well. I would love to get a copy of my own!
I love The False Prince and Mark Of The Thief!
Hmmm. . .let’s see. I haven’t gotten around to The Deciever’s Heart, but I LOVED the first so that would be #1. I also really want to read the annotations of an Arden Shakespeare edition of Othello! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
Highest on my wishlist are actually two of your books since they’re some of the first I read.
The False Prince because I read it soo many times.
Resistance because it made me cry and Chaya’s story, although heartbreaking, was wonderfully told.
The False Prince and The Deceiver’s Heart. Amazing work! I love how engaging your stories are. Keep up the great work!
My top two would be Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm, because those are the two that I don’t have yet haha.
The False Prince and the Runaway King are my favorites, I get them from the library constantly, so I love to own them!
Me and my little sister adore the False Prince series and we bond over it. Would love to give a copy of one of your signed books as a gift for Christmas but regardless of whether I win, thank you for writing the trilogy and hosting a contest like this! My wishlist has The Overstory by Richard Powers and Judas by Jeff Loveness.
It’s so hard to choose my two top books on my wish list but I think they might be the two books I’m waiting to come out. Warriors Curse and Ember Ends. I can’t wait for both of those to come out and want to read them as soon as possible. I think my preference for the books above would be the False Prince. The Ascendence trilogy are my favourite books of yours, the Traitors Game books next.
I remember reading “The False Prince” and “The Runaway King” in junior high and instantly it became my favorite series. I currently own “ The False Prince” and it would be simply amazing to own a signed copy of “The Runaway King.” This is a generous giveaway! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win your signed books. It is greatly appreciated.
The False Prince is incredible and I can’t wait to read The Traitor’s Game!
The top two books I would like is THE TRAITOR’S GAME and
THE DECEIVER’S HEART, because I have read the false prince series like 5 times through : -), and I have read the other two as well.
The top two books on my wish list this year are Kingdom’s Dawn by Chuck Black and The Orphan’s Wish by Melanie Dickerson. Thank you for the giveaway!
I want Laura’s Album edited by William Anderson and The False Prince by you this year. My sister talked me into reading the Ascendance Trilogy and it is now one of my favorite book series. Merry Christmas!
Hello! Two books on my wish list are
Aladdin;Far From Agrabah by Aisha Saeed and
Serafina and the Seven Stars by Robert Beatty
Thanks for doing the contest. God bless you and Merry Christmas!
The Traitor’s Game and The Deceiver’s Heart — I love the Ascendance trilogy to pieces and own all three, but I’d like to dig into these two especially.
The Traitor’s Game and the Deceiver’s Heart — I love the Ascendance trilogy and own all three (and duplicates of a couple) but haven’t had a chance to dig into this series much!
Hello and thank you for another wonderful giveaway!
On the top of my list would be Rise of the Wolf and Wrath of the Storm.
Wishing you a weekend full of joy and inspiration!
The False Prince or Wrath of the Storm would be amazing! I read the whole Ascendance Trilogy, but only Mark of the Thief in that trilogy. I’d love to continue reading it!
Thank you so much for running, you’re such an amazing author and person!
Hi, my name is Joshua Calizo, I hope to, some day, become a great writer and entertain the world, as yourself. Currently, the top two books on my wish list are, Order of the Majestic by Matt Myklusch, who wrote the incredibly interesting Accidental Hero series, and Surrender the Key (Curse of the Boggin), the first book of The Library series from D.J. MacHale, since I really enjoyed his Sylo series. Although I already have the full False Prince series, I would love a signed copy of the first book. If not, The Traitor’s Game, since I haven’t read that series, yet. Thank you for doing this and for your inspiration, and hopefully I will do the same, some day.
I am a new fan of yours. I just devoured “Words of Fire,” and it fit so perfectly with the narrative writing unit my elementary students are working on that I decided to research about you and your books. I would like to get my hands on your “False Prince” and “Runaway King.”
You are a gifted author. Thank you for your contributions to children’s literature.
I love the ascendance trilogy and I’ve been meaning to read the Traitor’s game for a while. Too two books on my wishlist are brand of light by ronie kendig and starsight by Brandon Sanderson. 🙂
So sorry! Think I posted twice on accident!
I would LOVE the False Prince and The Traitor’s Game!!!!
The top two on my wishlist are The Traitor’s Game and Six of Crows
I’ve read the Ascendance Trilogy and loved it! I have yet to finish the Mark of the Thief Trilogy though, so I think I’d go with Wrath of the Storm.
A Heart So Fierce and Broken and the Throne of Glass mini series!