Ascend

The Trylle Trilogy, Book 3

By: Amanda Hocking

Narrated by: Therese Plummer

Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins

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.

I enjoyed the whole series!

I listened to all these books one after the other.
I would highly recommend the whole series to anyone who's looking for a new paranormal series - this one is about a society of trolls.
A great story by Amanda Hocking and great narration by Therese Plummer.

A Wonderful Book 3 of 3

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes and I have. I recommend this book series to anyone that likes a good fun and quick read. Especially if they are into fairy tale stuff.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ascend?

I loved the last few chapters that left a the reader feeling complete and not guessing about what happened after.

What about Therese Plummer’s performance did you like?

I loved her entire performance.

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

Ya the queen in the end was moving before she died.

Any additional comments?

I strongly suggest this book series to all readers! It was amazing and I hope to find similar books!

Darker magic

Wendy thought she still had plenty of time to train and learn the way of the Trylle, but her mother knows she doesn’t. As Elora weakens, she tries to prepare her daughter to become queen. The new queen will not only face the prospect of war, but she will have to choose between her heart and her duty. Can she reconcile the two?

Aahhh! It all makes sense now! I must admit that I wasn't too thrilled with the turn of events in book two, and the resolution wasn't quite what I expected in book three, but it was satisfying. I enjoyed that Hocking didn't go with the expected and she even managed to throw in some relevant societal issues and moral lessons in a fun way.

There was a lot more depth and emotion in this installment. I especially loved seeing the softer side of Elora. Watching Wendy come into her own and realize that she could be self-sufficient, seeing Loki try to be protective and yet understand that Wendy was strong enough to stand alone - these are some of the highlights I particularly enjoyed.

The magic was still there, although with a decidedly darker taint than the first two novels. I struggled with the end a little, but only because of personally preference. I generally like the author to leave a bit to my imagination, but Hocking wrapped up every thread very tightly.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this series and love the author’s writing style. I’ll definitely seek out more of her works. I also have to say that I LOVE the covers of these books - they are enchanting and magical!

SHOCKING AND EXCITING

you have to listen to the whole series. They are fabulous and this one will only leave you wanting more

love this series

What did you love best about Ascend?

It was engaging from the very beginning

What other book might you compare Ascend to and why?

The other Torn series

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

Her dramatization was very good. Felt like i was actually listening to the real characters speak.

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

yes.

best series ever

loved it. I have listened to this trilogy 4 times and I'm 46 years old!

Must have book

The author, "Amanda Hocking", wrote a wonderful trilogy. They were well put together everything one could hope to have in a trilogy. The narrator ,"There's Plummer ", did a wonderful job at telling the stories. She made the caritors come to life as she tells the story, A must have book!

Great Series

I was surprised at how much I liked this series. I picked the first book out just browsing for something to listen to. I enjoyed it so much I ordered the rest of the trilogy and listened to the whole series very quickly. Therese Plummer did a great job with the narration.

Passionate

Have these on hard copy but listening to it now is great. Loved the story and Therese did a wonderful job with the whole series.

Good story

I'm 51 years old and my 25 year old coworker recommended this book to me because I love fantasy books. This is my second time listening to it. Therese Plummer is fantastic as she plays these characters.