The King's Men

Neil Josten is out of time. He knew when he came to PSU he wouldn't survive the year, but with his death right around the corner he's got more reasons than ever to live. Befriending the Foxes was inadvisable. Kissing one is unthinkable. Neil should know better than to get involved with anyone this close to the end, but Andrew's never been the easiest person to walk away from. If they both say it doesn't mean anything, maybe Neil won't regret losing it, but the one person Neil can't lie to is himself. He's got promises to keep and a team to get to championships if he can just outrun Riko a little longer, but Riko's not the only monster in Neil's life. The truth might get them all killed—or be Neil's one shot at getting out of this alive.

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Published Mar 31, 2016

418 pages

Average rating: 9.06

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Sem

Sep 14, 2025

8/10 stars

The King's Men continues the gripping saga of Neil Josten and the Foxes at PSU. Neil is racing against time, aware that his life is fragile, yet the bonds he's formed with his team and especially with Andrew make walking away impossible. The novel masterfully blends high-stakes sports drama with intense emotional tension, exploring themes of loyalty, love, and survival. Neil's struggle to balance his own survival with his promises to his friends and team keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Sakavic's writing shines in capturing the complexity of relationships under pressure. The dynamic between Neil and Andrew is raw and compelling, and the constant threat of danger adds a sense of urgency that propels the story forward. Fans of the series will find themselves deeply invested in the Foxes' journey to championships while navigating personal demons and external threats.

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Catalina Valderrama

Jul 02, 2023

10/10 stars

How can I go back to all the books I've five starred and take one star and give them to THIS series. How.
This is everything. From the characters I didn't like at the start to the ending of the ones I hated all the way. Even the small characters, the bad ones -Hello Lola!- and the Oh My Dear, You Can't Be Real Jeremys. The story the story the story, and all the ups and downs, the sport, the feeling, the feelings.
... So good.

wicdiv

Feb 03, 2023

8/10 stars

this book, this series, is absolutely ridiculous. i almost rated it lower when the torture scenes were happening because wtf?? but i think i love neil josten too much for that

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