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The Ascended (The Aesymarean Duet)

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Revenge demands the ultimate sacrifice. When twins Thais and Thatcher are thrust into the deadly Trials of Ascension, they'll navigate brutal competitions and forbidden desires, discovering some secrets are worth dying for—and others are worth killing for. In a world where divine power bleeds into the mortal realm, Thais Morvaren has mastered the art of deception. To her seaside village, she's just a fisherman's daughter, serving oysters to summer tourists. In secret, she hides her ability to forge weapons from starlight—a power that would force her into the deadly Trials of Ascension. But when a priest's ritual exposes her divine heritage, Thais is seized and conscripted into the trials against her will. Now trapped in a competition she never wanted to enter, she transforms her fear into purpose: to kill Olinthar, King of the Gods—the father whose divine touch proved fatal to her mother. To take down a god, she must become one, even if it costs her everything. Worse still, the selection ceremony binds her to a mentor: Xül. A necromancer prince with blood-soaked hands, a sharp tongue, and dark secrets of his own. From the moment they meet, sparks fly. He's insufferably arrogant, she's stubborn to the bone, and neither has any intention of yielding to the other... or to the heat between them. Each trial survived brings her closer to godhood, but beneath the spectacle of competition, something ancient and malevolent stalks the shadows of the divine realm—a darkness that threatens to unravel the heavens themselves. Thais may have been forced into the Trials seeking survival, but she'll finish them seeking vengeance. And the cost of godhood is rising. Because some stars aren't meant to be weapons. Some stars are meant to fall. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2025


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 756 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 41


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.3 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.89 x 9 inches


Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ The Aesymarean Duet


Best Sellers Rank: #429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in New Adult & College Fantasy (Books) #17 in Romantasy (Books) #51 in Romantic Fantasy (Books)


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    • FANTASTIC! OMG- Must Read!!!!
Format: Kindle
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟+ 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Absolutely FANTASTIC. I loved every single bit of this book. The FMC, Thais (THAY-iss), is incredible—strong, determined, and fiercely devoted to her twin, Thatcher, whom I completely fell in love with as well. He is just as compelling of a lead character: loyal, grounded, and deeply devoted to Thais. Together, they are an unforgettable duo. And then there’s the MMC… Xul (ZOOL)! Broody, arrogant, calculating, powerful—and fiercely loyal. I loved him just as much. He’s exactly the kind of morally gray presence that keeps you hooked. This book has layers. There is so much happening, yet I never once felt bored. The trials were intense—nail-biting, agonizing, and emotionally charged. While the world-building is extensive, I didn’t mind it at all because there was so much to learn and experience. The story is packed with excitement, frustration, shocking moments, and mind-blowing revelations. The Gods, however… So arrogantly frustrating. Power-hungry, entitled, and far too comfortable in their immortality. Honestly, they all need to go and start over—just my opinion. The final stretch of this book (especially the last 80–85%) had me on the edge of my seat. I wanted to scream by the end, and I hate that I now have to wait—who knows how long—for the next book. I want it NOW. Side note: I originally started this book and was about 30% in when I heard on BookTok that reading Riftborne and Duskbound first gives you a completely different understanding. I paused this book, read the other two (LOVED them), and then came back. While The Ascended absolutely stands on its own, once you’re deep into it, the stories begin to intertwine and you catch glimpses of the larger world. It definitely enhances the experience and understanding. Highly recommend. Phenomenal read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2026 by Fite11
    • PHENOMENAL. Take all the celestial stars!
Format: Kindle
Blah blah blah words, thoughts, sentences.... BLAH! Want to know the first thing I did after I finished this book? Other than go back and re-read certain parts of it? I pre-ordered it. Immediately. And now I am trying to restrain myself from keyboard mash-screaming the remainder of my review. THIS IS IT. THIS BOOK? That TBR of yours? ADD IT. Add it right now! Heard of stop, drop, and roll? Good. Now stop, drop what you're doing, and add it to the cart! So what is this book about? The Ascended is the story about a girl named Thais whom grows up with her twin brother Thatcher in a little sea side town with their father. Turns out Thais is no ordinary 26 year old, she is born with some celestial powers including the ability to manipulate the stars but not too long after we are introduced to her, she is captured by priests of the godly order who serve the king of the gods and she is forced to participate in the Trials of Ascension or die. This is a long story and at 736 pages (on my count), it does seem pretty daunting. Now, normally when I see that high of a page count my immediate worry is that it's too long and will have too many points where it's just unnecessary pacing or fluff. That's normally what happens. In this case, I don't see that being necessary here. Sure, maybe a few things could have been cut out but I feel the majority of scenes were necessary to the plot, the character's backstories and/or the richness of the universe created. The pacing is a bit slow in the beginning but that is due to most of it being set up and worldbuilding. Speaking of worldbuilding--holy stars! This was an impeccably built world with a lot of focus put into culture, politics and magic for all realms including the realms of the gods. The description of some of these domains felt like something out of a dream or even a nightmare and it felt like I was diving right into the scene as a nosey bystander. I also loved the characters and their backstories. I absolutely loved the twins and the side characters they meet along the way. The twins themselves and their love for one another was one of the highlights of the book. Thais herself is bad ass with astronomical potential (see what I did there?). I wasn't a huge fan of Xül initially but he also grew on me too and pretty quickly. As for the romance... YES. Yes yes yes yes. There is flirtatious banter, yearning and stolen glances. What more could you ask for? This was a slowburn through and through so if that ain't for you but you still want to give it a go, you're going to need to be a little patient. The payoff, however, is a major CHEF KISS. But yes this is an open-door romance aka "spice" so if that isn't your thing look elsewhere. Now the story has that typical romantasy-plot set up you come to expect in this genre but don't let that fool you. This was unpredictable for me. Several times my jaw dropped with every twist or turn and I soon gave up trying to figure out what would happen next. Suddenly 400 pages flew by for me and I felt like I could read another 400 more. So now I am here... weathering a major book hangover. I severely underestimated how good this book would be. I went into this fully blind with zero influence. To me, this was one of the best books with one of the best plots I have read this year and now it actually pains me knowing I will need to wait for the next one. However long that wait may be. I also recommend trying to go into this as blind as possible (limit how many reviews and tropes you see) because the surprises just make it all the better. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2025 by Delphii
    • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Book Review
Format: Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (possibly ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 if book two delivers 😅) I really enjoyed this book. The trials were hands-down my favorite part—so fun, creative, and impossible to put down once one started. I also loved the bond between Thais and Thatcher; their sibling relationship was powerful, emotional, and one of the strongest elements of the story for me. I did like Xül, but he definitely let me down a few times and ended up feeling a bit… meh overall. And while I enjoyed the story, it is loooooong. I think it could’ve been shorter and still just as enjoyable. That said, it was absolutely worth the read, and the last 100 pages flew by. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2026 by Hailey Vonlindern
    • 6 Star Read!
Format: Paperback
I would give it 6 Stars if I could! This book grabbed me by the soul and did not give it back. First of all, the FMC? Absolutely phenomenal. She's powerful, lavered, and unforgettable - and her light-wielding abilities are honestly one of the coolest magic systems I've read in a while. Watching her step into that power, struggle with it, and own it was everything I want from a fantasy heroine The storv follows twin main characters, switchina seamlessly between their POVs, and I loved how that dual perspective added depth, tension, and emotiona weight. You don't just see the story - you feel it from both sides, which makes everv decision hit harder And then there's the ending. Gut-wrenching. Devastating. Beautiful in the most painful way I closed this book and iust sat there like... excuse me??: I am still not okay, and honestly, I don't want to be. If you love powerful FMCs, unique magic, dual POVs and endings that emotionally wreck you in the best way - The Ascended deserves a spot on your TBR immediately. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2026 by Kayelyn T

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