The Ascended
The Aesymarean (Book 1)
- Author Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox
- Narrator Mary Jane Wells, Maxim Reston, Phillip Freeman
- Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Publish Date 24 September 2026
- Run Time 25 hours and 5 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Fantasy romance, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Romance: unlikely or unexpected lovers.
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What to expect
THE INSTANT VIRAL SENSATION! An all-consuming, epic romantasy – perfect for fans of Dire Bound, Phantasma AND ACOTAR
Narrated in duet style
REVENGE CALLS HER. DUTY BINDS HIM
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: Xül. 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. . .
© Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
| Author | Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Mary Jane Wells, Maxim Reston, Phillip Freeman |
| Series | The Aesymarean |
| Duration | 25 hours and 5 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9780241836804 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Genre | Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Fantasy romance, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Romance: unlikely or unexpected lovers |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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