The Traitor's Game

Jennifer A. Nielsen

48 pages 1-hour read

Jennifer A. Nielsen

The Traitor's Game

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Book Brief

Jennifer A. Nielsen

The Traitor's Game

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

388

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance

Action & Adventure
Setting

Antora • Medieval Fantasy World

Theme
Femininity

Self Discovery

Justice
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

The Traitor's Game by Jennifer A. Nielsen is a young adult fantasy novel that follows a young person named Kestra, who is pulled into a rebellion against the ruling powers in her kingdom. As she navigates treacherous alliances and dangerous plots, Kestra must uncover secrets and choose her path amid conflicting loyalties and political intrigue.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Romantic

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Traitor's Game by Jennifer A. Nielsen offers a compelling narrative with a strong protagonist and intriguing plot twists. Readers praised the engaging world-building and fast-paced storyline. However, some found character development lacking and the romance elements predictable. Overall, it's an adventurous read for young adults seeking action and intrigue.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Traitor's Game?

A fan of The Traitor's Game by Jennifer A. Nielsen likely enjoys YA fantasy with themes of rebellion, adventure, and strong character development. Ideal for readers who appreciate series like Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard or Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, where political intrigue and personal growth intertwine.

Character List

Kestra is a headstrong and stubborn 16-year-old protagonist, believed to be the only child of a ruling family, who grows up in luxury but is later sent into hiding, where she learns combat skills.

Simon is a 17-year-old former servant of Woodcourt with a strong sense of loyalty and integrity, who becomes involved with the Corack rebellion after escaping wrongful imprisonment.

Trina is a member of the Coracks known for her quick and unpredictable nature, who aids Kestra despite initial hostility and seeks belonging within the group.

Endrick is the powerful and cruel ruler of Antora, whose use of magic and manipulative tactics have established him as the central antagonist opposed by the Corack rebellion.

Henry is Kestra’s father, a man lacking in independent motives who dutifully follows Lord Endrick’s orders and is involved in plans threatening his own family.

Tenger is the leader of the Corack rebellion, whose determination and ends-justifies-the-means approach create tension, although he shows moments of care for younger characters.

Book Details
Pages

388

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance

Action & Adventure
Setting

Antora • Medieval Fantasy World

Theme
Femininity

Self Discovery

Justice
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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