• Ascend

  • The Trylle Trilogy, Book 3
  • By: Amanda Hocking
  • Narrated by: Therese Plummer
  • Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,051 ratings)

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Ascend

By: Amanda Hocking
Narrated by: Therese Plummer
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Publisher's summary

Amanda Hocking is an indie publishing sensation whose self-published novels have sold millions of copies all over the world. Ascend is the final chapter in her best-selling Trylle trilogy - and you’ll never guess how it ends!

Wendy Everly is facing an impossible choice. The only way to save the Trylle from their deadliest enemy is by sacrificing herself. If she doesn’t surrender to the Vittra, her people will be thrust into a brutal war against an unbeatable foe. But how can Wendy leave all her friends behind… even if it’s the only way to save them?

The stakes have never been higher, because her kingdom isn’t the only thing she stands to lose. After falling for both Finn and Loki, she’s about to make the ultimate choice… who to love forever. One guy has finally proven to be the love of her life - and now all their lives might be coming to an end.

Everything has been leading to this moment. The future of her entire world rests in her hands - if she’s ready to fight for it.

©2012 Amanda Hocking (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

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loved it!

Great way to end a great series! loved the extra chapters that weren't in the paperback.

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Amazing

I'm in love with this series. it's so good!! I couldn't stop listening to it!! I'm definitely a fan of Amanda Hocking for life now!! Would recommend to anyone who loves fantasy books!!

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Awesome Trilogy!!!!

Where does Ascend rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Trylle Trilogy, Switched, Torn and Ascend. I loved the series so much I couldn't wait for the order to come in at our library where I'm a librarian so i downloaded it as soon as I could because I wanted to know what was going to happen

Who was your favorite character and why?

Wendy Everly, Loki, Finn, Willa and how could I forget Duncan he was a bit of a dork but he had a big heart. So as you can tell I can't find just one character as my favorite.

What does Therese Plummer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Very good expression and emotion.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Wendy's mother Told her that she loves her and is proud of her? And then her mother sadly passes away.I hope I don't give to much away

Any additional comments?

Read the books I promise You won't regret it!

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Good Original Story but Cliche Ending

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked Willow because she grew as a person through the story.

What about Therese Plummer’s performance did you like?

Perfect!

Any additional comments?

A little disappointed in the very cliche ending. I kind of wished for a strong somewhat independent queen at the end but wasn't unhappy with the 'happily ever after'.

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Love

It's one of my favorite Series Ever. I wish it was a movie ❤️ I read the books years ago and decided to get the audible.

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Excellent Series

A very good series that has a spin that keeps you coming back for more.

Once again the dialog between characters was difficult as it seemed they never get to the point but continue to talk in circles like everyone assumes everyone knows what is going on. Other than that I found the book delightful.

Wendy is faced with the loss of her mother, the overbearing force of her farther killing off her kingdom and trying to please people who have no faith in her. Making sacrifices is not easy when the mass is not on her side. But running away is not an option anymore and she tries to figure out how to save her kingdom without the loss of life to her people.


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Worth the time

Would you consider the audio edition of Ascend to be better than the print version?

No, not better, but audio is the only way that I get to keep up with my reading. I read, or listen to, about 2 books per week. Without audio books it would be one a month.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

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great ending to the series

its honestly been a while since I tore through a series this quickly, she created well rounded character who felt alive and had agency and managed to finishe the story in a satisfying way. this is why I love her as an author, this was a great escape read and I highly recommend them all.

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great book

I stayed absorbed through the whole thing just like all the others. Amanda hocking is a new favorite for me! I've gone through the omte and trylle series so far and can't wait to explore others!

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Good girl Wendy! I now love you.

Would you listen to Ascend again? Why?

I would. It's a great story about love, sacrifice, duty, honor. I love the happily ever after of course.

What did you like best about this story?

Wendy steps up her game, finally! She puts her kingdom first, good girl. She manages to be a good Queen, a fierce warrior, and get the man she wants in the end. Oh and stop a brutal war.

Have you listened to any of Therese Plummer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She does a great job!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes it was!

Any additional comments?

Happily ever after works for me!

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