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The Ascended

By Parker Lennox and Bree Grenwich
Series: The Aesymarean
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The Ascended, the epic romantasy that everyone is talking about. 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... Read More
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The Ascended, the epic romantasy that everyone is talking about.

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 the choice: Ascend... or die trying.

Worse yet, her twin brother is forced into the trials alongside her.

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

But to take down a god, she must become one, even if it costs her everything—including the dark prince whose secrets rival her own.

Series: The Aesymarean

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    The Ascended
    The Ascended, the epic romantasy that everyone is talking about. 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...
    By Parker Lennox and Bree Grenwich
    Paperback
    $3299
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    Out 29 Sep 2026

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ISBN: 9780241826911

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 432

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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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