Forced into deadly divine trials after her forbidden power is exposed, Thais Morvaren must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to kill a god.
BOOK INFORMATION
Title
The Ascended
Series
The Aesymarean Series — Book One
Genres
New Adult Romantasy
Dark Fantasy Romance
Epic Fantasy
Publishers
UK: Penguin Random House
US: Kensington
Release Dates
UK Release: September 24, 2026
US Release: Unannounced
Formats
UK: Deluxe Hardcover + Ebook
US: Deluxe Hardcover + Ebook
BLURB
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 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 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. . .
AT A GLANCE
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Best of BookTok — Amazon
TROPES
Enemies to Lovers
Slow Burn
Forced Proximity
He Trains Her
Divine Trials
Morally Gray Love Interest
Found Family
Open-Door Romance
MAIN CHARACTERS
Thais Morvaren
A starlight-forger willing to risk everything for vengeance.
Xül
A dark prince whose dangerous secrets rival the gods themselves.
WORLD
Set within the glistening metropolis of Voldaris, the divine realm.
The Ascended weaves brutal celestial politics, forbidden magic, devastating romance, and divine warfare into a world where ascension comes at a deadly cost.
PRESS & REVIEW QUOTES
“The Ascended brings together lush fantasy aesthetics and high-concept storytelling” — Parade
“You’re about to see this one everywhere.” — Buzzfeed
AUTHOR BIO
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.