Ascension tore my heart out. It was such a heartwarming sequel about ambition and love. Rhys my poor baby. In so many ways, big and small, I related to Rhys’s character journey here. Keep reading this book review of Ascension for my full thoughts.
Summary
Now the High Priest of Boston’s famed and secret Society, Rhys McGowan has a lot on his shoulders. With the help of his adoring witch wife, Moira, and his newly rekindled relationship with psychic boyfriend, David, Rhys is destined to become the most powerful High Priest ever.
However, Rhys’s insatiable ambition may be his undoing…
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Ascension is about the monster of ambition. It’s about wringing ourselves dry to believe that we have to do everything we can. That greatness is the goal. Gibson explores the thrill of magic, of pushing ourselves, and of ambition. When we see through multiple characters, we also are able to witness the ways in which this ambition consumes. Rhys feels very much like he lacks this natural talent. He doesn’t have wealth or status, so he’s constantly trying to prove himself. It’s this balance of pride, money, and reputation. And what will he do to tip the scales?
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I loved watching the relationships grow and develop in Ascension. If you love story that reminds you of Icarus, this is for you! My heart wept fro Rhys and this mixture of doubt, envy, and ambition. It’s a curse to be fed upon by our demons and insecurities quite literally. He believes that to be wanted he has to be needed. When that appeared in Ascension I felt it in my bones. I cannot wait for Moira’s book next! But Ascension was a punch to the gut. If you’ve ever had to know that to be stronger we have to accept help from others, pick up Ascension.
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