The False Prince

by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Lexile:  710
Genre:  Fantasy

Sage's life is about to change forever.  He's been living an ordinary life in an orphanage until one day when Connor, a nobleman of the court,  removes him from the orphanage and reveals a plan that could make Sage the most powerful man in the kingdom, IF he wins the contest.  If he isn't the winner, it most likely means his life will be over.  Neither option appeals to Sage, but he is willing to do what it will take for him to survive.  Even if it means spending the rest of his life living out a lie.