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The Ascended

by Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox

Book 1 in Aesymarean Duet

A huge, messy, high-stakes romantasy for readers who want divine trials, revenge, and a necromancer prince making slow burn feel like a contact sport.

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  • Content warnings: Blood, Captivity, Death, Death of a parent, Gore, Graphic violence, Grief, Murder, Torture, Trauma, Violence, Sexual assault (referenced), Self-harm, Suicidal ideation, Fire, Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol use, Imprisonment, Sexual content
Length754 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice4/5 · Passionate / intense
PacingFast

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

  • Enemies to lovers
  • Male/female pairing (M/F)
  • Slow burn
  • High
  • Passionate / intense
  • Addictive read
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  • Morally gray
  • Mutual pining
  • Slow burn with late spice
  • The angst delivered
  • Dark/tortured soul
  • Forbidden love
  • Possessive / claiming style
  • Book hangover
  • Warrior/fighter
  • Push and pull
  • Emotional / vulnerable intimacy
  • Adrenaline rush
  • Brooding prince
  • He falls first
  • Dominant / submissive
  • Feral brain activated
  • Feral devotion
  • Light bondage vibes
  • Tension
  • Anticipation
  • Possessive/protective
  • Teasing control
  • BDSM elements
  • Power exchange
  • Bondage/restraint

Fantasy promise

  • Romantasy
  • Competition / games
  • High fantasy
  • Gods/deities
  • Forced proximity
  • Temple / church / monastery
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  • Mythological
  • Shadow beings / shadow fae
  • Revenge romance
  • War front / rebellion
  • Necromancers
  • Survival romance
  • Prison / captivity
  • Competition romance
  • Royal court / palace
  • Games/trials romance
  • Rivals competing
  • Mentor/student dynamics
  • Secret power
  • Forced alliance

Reading experience

  • Dual POV
  • Fast
  • Dark
  • Punchy
  • Heavy
  • Intense
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  • Cinematic
  • Survivor
  • Suspenseful
  • Immersive
  • Epic
  • Sharp
  • Vengeful / revenge-driven
  • Thrilling
  • Dramatic
  • Reluctant chosen one
  • Dangerous
  • Atmospheric
  • Deadly trials
  • Revenge arc
  • Chosen one burden
  • Tournament arc
  • Political intrigue
  • Survival against impossible odds
  • Protect at all costs

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Book details
Length
754 pages
Language
English
Format
Book