Matthew will do anything to protect his king, even it that means defying the kings wishes just so Matt can assist in protecting him. The protagonist Matthew is such a fiercely loyal friend in all of his relationships and doesn’t hesitate to put himself in an uncomfortable or potentially dangerous situation to be there for those he cares about. As the reader watches Matthew slowly evolve from boy to man, the reader is left on the edge of their seat to discover what will happen next. This second book in the ‘Order of the white boar’ series has only left us excited for the next instalment. Battles, love connections, friendships lost, new challenges to face, and watching the main character heading toward adulthood ‘The kings man’ is a thoroughly enjoyable read. I award this book 5 stars.