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Cage of Deceit: Reign of Secrets, Book 1 Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Anne Davis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Fans of THRONE OF GLASS and FALLING KINGDOMS will devour this action-packed new series filled with romance, betrayal, and court intrigue.

Sixteen-year-old Allyssa appears to be the ideal princess of Emperion--she's beautiful, elegant, and refined. She spends her days locked in a suffocating cage, otherwise known as the royal court. But at night, Allyssa uses her secret persona--that of a vigilante--to hunt down criminals and help her people firsthand.

Unfortunately, her nightly escapades will have to wait because the citizens of Emperion may need saving from something much bigger than common criminals. War is encroaching on their kingdom and in order to protect her people, Allyssa may have to sacrifice her heart. Forced to entertain an alliance through marriage with a handsome prince from a neighboring kingdom, she finds herself feeling even more stifled than before. To make matters worse, the prince has stuck his nosy squire, Jarvik, to watch her every move.

Jarvik is infuriating, bossy and unfortunately, the only person she can turn to when she unveils a heinous plot. Together, the unlikely pair will have to work together to stop an enemy that everyone thought was long gone, one with the power to destroy her family and the people of Emperion. Now the cage Allyssa so longed to break free from might just be the one thing she has to fight to keep intact. In order to save her kingdom, she will have to sacrifice her freedom, her heart, and maybe even her life.

***Winner 2018 Kindle Book Award
***Semi-finalist 2017 SPFBO Competition
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"Jennifer Anne Davis's CAGE OF DECEIT has a new home on my coveted all-time favorite bookshelves. Not many books make the cut; this is a book I want more of. I need this book's sequel like now!" --Mundie Moms

"I was completely captured by this story. An outstanding and riveting read." --Cameo Renae, Bestselling Author of The Hidden Wings Series and After Light Saga

"Twists and turns, danger and drama--this book has it all! Heart-dropping moments that literally had me holding my breath and an ending that demands book two be available NOW!" --Melanie Newton from Nerd Girl Official

"I thought Jennifer Anne Davis's True Reign series was one to rave about, but CAGE OF DECEIT has topped it, and has completely blown me away! I love this book! I cannot wait for the sequel! Davis will forever be on my MUST-READ list." --Damaris Delgado from Good Choice Reading

"CAGE OF DECEIT is a wonderful blend of fairy tale and fast-paced, thrilling adventure. With a kick-ass heroine princess, this novel will not only get your heart racing, but leave you clamoring for book two." --Liza Wiemer, Author of Hello?

"An amazing fantasy that is a thrilling adventure from start to finish. I totally found myself loving the world that Jennifer Anne Davis has written in CAGE OF DECEIT. This was a real gem to read." --Grace from Books of Love

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MZ3X0CK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Reign Publishing (January 1, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5451 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
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Jennifer Anne Davis graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in English and a teaching credential. She is currently a full-time writer.

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Cage of Deceit: Winner 2018 Kindle Book Awards

The Key: Finalist 2014 USA Book Awards

The Voice: Finalist 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

The Voice: Winner 2013 San Diego Book Awards

For more information, visit www.JenniferAnneDavis.com.

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Kindle and Me
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite series!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018
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Cage of Deceit is a great start to the series. Allysa proves that she is a kick butt kind of Princess. She is loyal, kind and very brave! She just feels like she is in a cage being a Princess. She just wants to continue to sneak out with her best friend Gravick and catch thieves at night. She is nimble and good at it! She loves her parents and knows that she will marry someone for a political move but hopes that she will find the love her own parents had as well.

When Prince Odar from Fren comes with his squire Jarvick to present a marriage contract with her so that the two kingdoms with be united to fight against the impending war from Russek, she finds him handsome but somewhat aloof! But the squire, Jarvick is impossible to deal with. They really dislike each other and I didn't think either would see any good in the other but feelings change.

By the end of the book, Allysa has told lies and she has been given lies by so many her mind can't keep up with it all. But Allysa doesn't get all the information from everyone before she is off to Fren for Prince Odar's parents to accept her first. And as I am learning, the author loves to leave you hanging in the end. Thank goodness, I have an arc of the second book to quench my thirst for this amazing series!

I love all the little hints of things, the inner workings of Allysa's mind. The book is totally in her third person POV. The book is fast paced and filled with action, a little romance, intrigue and politics.

I have found another favorite author and can't wait to read more of her work. I have read another book of hers and knew she would be amazing and I'm glad I read this one too!!
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Carol Riggs
4.0 out of 5 stars Action, slow-burn-romance, strong female main character
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
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A cliffhanger is announced before the book begins, which is considerate. This novel, while not super original, was enjoyable and compelling to read. I liked the characters and there was continuing action that kept the storyline going, but very early on I guessed the big secret, and got frustrated that every time the person in question started to reveal it to Allyssa, there would be an interruption. GAH. Instead, it’s revealed by a third party in the ending sentences of the book.
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The Lazy Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Very exciting
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2023
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Very very good. Couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait to read the next book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023
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I was suspicious of the characters. Toward the end I began to suspect of the true. And all come at the end. No
Now, I can't wait to keep reading the series .
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3.0 out of 5 stars Predictable but enjoyable ride -- I love these characters!
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021
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Actual rating: 3.5/5 stars

So, I finished this book in a single sitting, somewhere between five and six hours. It ended on a big cliffhanger — which the author does warn you about right at the beginning — so I immediately dove into the sequel, proving just how effective, albeit occasionally annoying, cliffhangers can be. Davis’s writing style is very readable; the chapters fly by, the book isn’t particularly dense, and the action is really consistent. The characters are enjoyable and believable, with the story feeling historically accurate in regards to day-to-day life and court politics — this is, after all, high fantasy.

That being said, after the first chapter, the book gets off to a slow, predictable start and while eventually the action picks up, the predictable plot is along for the entire ride. It shares some similar themes and explorations as the Throne of Glass series. Overall, the plot is nothing new: two kingdoms at war, good guys versus bad guys, subverting the damsel-in-distress trope, big secrets coming to light left and right. But honestly, all that familiarity is exactly what I was looking for and I’m definitely a satisfied customer.

Allyssa is a fantastic heroine and protagonist. She’s precocious and intelligent, wise and mature beyond her sixteen years, as I would expect for a future monarch raised with the best tutors and advisors, along with caring parents, and a relatively stable reign up until this point. She demands gender equality and holds herself to a high standard, especially where defense is concerned, so that she never has to rely on someone else for safety. While she’d really like to marry for love — or at least, marry for the potential of love — she’s also willing to put her personal feelings aside and do what’s right for her kingdom. I really admire Allyssa’s leadership abilities and the way she seems to know herself so well, especially at such a young age. At one point, Jarvik asks Allyssa what she’s looking for in a potential husband and her answer is just so thoughtful, it throws even Jarvik off-guard.

Speaking of the prince’s squire, Jarvik is unfathomably hostile. However, I greatly enjoyed his verbal sparring matches with Allyssa. And he’s shown to be a formidable swordsmen, well-versed in his country’s politics, and fiercely protective. Prince Odar, on the other hand, is a handsome, lazy oaf — how I imagine Bloodline’s Adrian if he never met Sydney, the love of his life. Luckily for us readers, Allyssa lets Odar know just how not interested she is in him right to his face and it’s glorious.

Jarvik’s immediate disgust with Allyssa was comical in its bizarreness and irrationality. We’re talking a severe reaction along the lines of Eduard visibly gagging alongside strawberry-shampooer Bella Swan the first time the legendary vampire and doe-eyed damsel-in-distress met. Like, what is this recurring YA element? I find this so, so weird. Allyssa, for her part, reacts like, What the frak, dude?! In pretty much every interaction with Jarvik, she comes out the bigger person, even though he’s always saying otherwise. Jarvik, what is your actual problem?

I absolutely adored the family dynamic between Allyssa and her parents, King Darmik and Queen Rema. The three are so loving and supportive of each other. Their family seems to be built around open communication, individual autonomy, and inner strength. Rarely do we see monarchs who let their heirs decide their own fates, particularly where political marriages are concerned. But Darmik and Rema choose to trust Allyssa’s judgement. Additionally, Darmik empowers Allyssa with fighting and defensive skills, while Rema counsels Allyssa on becoming a wise strategist who puts her people first. This family single-handedly kicks the patriarchy’s butt.

Toward the end of the book, I became frustrated by how long it took to reveal the “twist,” especially since the author created so many opportunities for the reveal. Scenes that were intended to build suspense — “You’re going to hate me when you learn the truth…” — really just came across as unnecessarily melodramatic. However, I ultimately understood where the characters were coming from and felt that their actions aligned with the amount of information they had and their inexperience when it came to courting.

Overall, I thought this was a delightful, solid start to a series. Davis does a great job showing instead of telling. She creates a believable world, compelling characters, and a satisfying action-packed adventure. You can tell Davis is setting up a lot of moving pieces for the rest of the series to come, and while some of these machinations are transparent, I’m still looking forward to seeing Allyssa’s journey unfold. This definitely feels like a world and a cast of characters worth investing in. I would recommend for fans of the Steel and Fire series, The Queen’s Rising, and The Red Queen.
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Mary Lawrence/MacKinley
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally Good!
Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2018
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Exciting and humorous, this is a wonderful story. A bit predictable but fun all the same. I usually don't care for"cliffhanger" series...but I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series! A good strong storyline mixd with colorful well developed characters makes this witty book quite enchanting!
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Dawsie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in Australia on October 3, 2023
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Great story line could not help laughing at times because I could see what the characters were overlooking 😂
Looking forward to getting book two
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Rex Sumner
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, engrossing read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2018
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An enjoyable YA story. Although the martial skills are not well portrayed, it doesn't matter because they are not central to the story. An enemy's prowess is too great and a key part of the story obvious and signalled too well, but again doesn't matter because you are swept up in the story.
Read it and have fun. The author does well with feminine angst and writes well. Dialogue is excellent and characters maintain distinct presence.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Secrets upon secrets
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2018
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Lots of action and a bit of romance and princes and princesses with secret lives. The princess is young, naive, and very brave.
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Alison Ehlers
5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable story, with likeable characters and an ...
Reviewed in Australia on April 5, 2018
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A thoroughly enjoyable story, with likeable characters and an interesting premise that I Look forward to seeing how it develops. I Couldn't put it down and read it in 2 evenings, will be downloading the next in the series without question.
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