Sage is an orphan, a liar and a thief, snarky and rebellious. He is one of three boys recruited by a mysterious nobleman to compete to take the place of his country’s lost prince, a victim of pirates. One boy will gain the throne; the two not chosen face death. The story will keep you eagerly reading to see if and how Sage manages to outwit the traitorous nobleman and survive. I found the book great fun and recommend it to you.