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The Ascended

By Parker Lennox and Bree Grenwich
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The Ascended: the epic romantasy that everyone is talking about. Exclusive Edition with sprayed edge. Available to pre-order now! In a world where divine power bleeds into the mortal realm, Thais Morvaren has mastered the art of deception. Secretly, she hides her ability to forge weapons... Read More
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The Ascended: the epic romantasy that everyone is talking about.

Exclusive Edition with sprayed edge. Available to pre-order now!

In a world where divine power bleeds into the mortal realm, Thais Morvaren has mastered the art of deception. Secretly, she hides her ability to forge weapons from starlight.

But, when Thais' powers are exposed, she finds herself forced into the deadly Trials of Ascension—where those with divine powers are given a choice: ascend... or die trying.

Trapped in a competition she never wanted to enter, she transforms her fear into purpose: to kill Olinthar, King of the Gods.

Only the trials bind her to a mentor: Xl. A dark prince with blood-soaked hands, a sharp tongue, and dangerous secrets of his own. He might be sinfully hot, but Thais cannot let herself be drawn into the heat that pulses between them.

Because, to take down a god, she must become one, even if it costs her everything...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241867228

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 October 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 624

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About the Author

Bree Grenwich (Author) Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox are two platonic soulmates who have been nearly inseparable since meeting at 19. Their shared love of fantasy, badass heroines, and steamy romances fueled their dream of co-authoring a novel, which they've finally achieved with their debut, Riftborne. When they're not conjuring worlds filled with female empowerment and swoon-worthy relationships, they're binge-watching reality TV or obsessing over the last Dungeons and Dragons session. Parker Lennox (Author) Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox are two platonic soulmates who have been nearly inseparable since meeting at 19. Their shared love of fantasy, badass heroines, and steamy romances fueled their dream of co-authoring a novel, which they've finally achieved with their debut, Riftborne. When they're not conjuring worlds filled with female empowerment and swoon-worthy relationships, they're binge-watching reality TV or obsessing over the last Dungeons and Dragons session.

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