The Ascension

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Review"If you love the girls in Amanda Hocking's and Suzanne Collins' novels, it's time you discovered bestselling YA series author Kailin Gow!" - Steve Windwalker, #1 Amazon bestselling author and Kindle Nation Magazine founder.This is a very clever book. My Asian parents would approve since it's educational as well. I'm exposed to actual words on the SAT tests, while being completely and utterly lost (happily) in this fantasy world. The teens at first appeared to fit into gamer stereotypes, but as they move forward into the story, the masks all come off. You will root for these teens. You will feel what each of them feel. As is shown by this experimental fiction book, Ms. Gow is an author to watch. She is not afraid to try a new perspective or point-of-view. Characteristic of the young adult books I've read of hers, this one is fast-paced, highly-imaginative, and contains amazing plot twists and turns throughout. Gem is a heroine teen girls would like. She's smart and resourceful. She reminds me of Katniss in Hunger Games, although the Wordwick Games is more of a fantasy game than the Hunger Games --Naya's Girl's Night OutAs usual Kailin Gow rocks out the YA genre with her work. I absolutely adore her books and think she's one to watch. This book, of course, was great! I love the world building that she did...For me, it's always just right. The characters in this one were great and I loved the storyline. Here's a sneaky little thing that Kailin did with the book...she made it educational. shhh Don't tell anyone! LOL! In it you learn a lot of new words along with definitions but it's combined so well into the story that you don't really think about the fact that you're learning. It was awesome! Besides all that though, it really was just an excellent story...I always manage to get lost in her writing and I'm through the books before I even realize it. If you haven't checked her out yet then I think you should! --Kris, Cajun Book LadyAddicting. The trailer made me curious. I'm usually not a fantasy reader, but I enjoyed Ms. Gow's other young adult books enough to give her young adult fantasy book about a game a try. I was glad I did. Like a role playing game you end up with favorites, but I found myself cheering for all the teens. I wanted Gem or Sparks to win! The love story is swoon-worthy, too. Gem is a lucky girl, but if I had to choose one, it would be Rio. How she can even consider Goolrick is beyond me. He is yicky. Again, I love Ms. Gow's characteristic twists and unpredictable endings. --Melissa Nunez, GoodreadsAs usual Kailin Gow rocks out the YA genre with her work. I absolutely adore her books and think she's one to watch. This book, of course, was great! I love the world building that she did...For me, it's always just right. The characters in this one were great and I loved the storyline. Here's a sneaky little thing that Kailin did with the book...she made it educational. shhh Don't tell anyone! LOL! In it you learn a lot of new words along with definitions but it's combined so well into the story that you don't really think about the fact that you're learning. It was awesome! Besides all that though, it really was just an excellent story...I always manage to get lost in her writing and I'm through the books before I even realize it. If you haven't checked her out yet then I think you should! --Kris, Cajun Book LadyAddicting. The trailer made me curious. I'm usually not a fantasy reader, but I enjoyed Ms. Gow's other young adult books enough to give her young adult fantasy book about a game a try. I was glad I did. Like a role playing game you end up with favorites, but I found myself cheering for all the teens. I wanted Gem or Sparks to win! The love story is swoon-worthy, too. Gem is a lucky girl, but if I had to choose one, it would be Rio. How she can even consider Goolrick is beyond me. He is yicky. Again, I love Ms. Gow's characteristic twists and unpredictable endings. --Melissa Nunez, GoodreadsAs usual Kailin Gow rocks out the YA genre with her work. I absolutely adore her books and think she's one to watch. This book, of course, was great! I love the world building that she did...For me, it's always just right. The characters in this one were great and I loved the storyline. Here's a sneaky little thing that Kailin did with the book...she made it educational. shhh Don't tell anyone! LOL! In it you learn a lot of new words along with definitions but it's combined so well into the story that you don't really think about the fact that you're learning. It was awesome! Besides all that though, it really was just an excellent story...I always manage to get lost in her writing and I'm through the books before I even realize it. If you haven't checked her out yet then I think you should! --Kris, Cajun Book LadyAddicting. The trailer made me curious. I'm usually not a fantasy reader, but I enjoyed Ms. Gow's other young adult books enough to give her young adult fantasy book about a game a try. I was glad I did. Like a role playing game you end up with favorites, but I found myself cheering for all the teens. I wanted Gem or Sparks to win! The love story is swoon-worthy, too. Gem is a lucky girl, but if I had to choose one, it would be Rio. How she can even consider Goolrick is beyond me. He is yicky. Again, I love Ms. Gow's characteristic twists and unpredictable endings. --Melissa Nunez, Goodreads About the AuthorKailin Gow is a bestselling author of over 40 books and series for young adult books, teens, tweens, and women. Her books have been recommended by the Parent Teachers Association, PBS Kids, The Alliance for Mental Health, homeschooling associations, and best teen books list. Kailin Gow has traveled extensively including a visit to Romania and Dracula's castle. An authority on youth culture and women's issues, she has mentored teens in areas of growth, relationships, and self-esteem development.