Ascent of the Fallen - (Girl, the Pendant & the Portal) by Michelle Reynoso (Paperback)

About the Book

ASCENT OF THE FALLEN-an explosive YA finale. Stranger Things meets The Walking Dead. As the dead rise, Faith must unleash her power to stop the darkness hunting her... even if saving the world means losing herself.

Book Synopsis

ASCENT OF THE FALLEN is the explosive finale to this YA urban fantasy trilogy-a mash-up of Stranger Things and The Walking Dead, with the raw edge of I Am Not Okay With This.

Faith McDaniels never asked to be chosen. Three weeks ago, she didn't know about energy-bending, the hidden realm of Enlitra, or the nameless exile determined to destroy her. Now, with her best friends Kiara, Tomas, and Michael at her side, Faith flees through a city where the dead rise faster than the living can fight back.

The deeper Faith leans into her power, the closer she teeters to breaking. Her visions blur reality, her energy surges beyond her control, and He waits for the moment she slips.

Faith's only chance is to embrace the truth she fears most: victory demands sacrifice. To end Him, she must burn brighter than she ever imagined, even if it consumes her completely.

Because sometimes saving the world doesn't mean surviving it.

Praise for Michelle Reynoso's trilogy - The Girl, the Pendent & the Portal

FINALIST in the New York Book Festival and Readers Favorite Book Awards and FINALIST in the International Book Awards, the Book Excellence Award & TopShelf Book Awards.

"A whip-smart novel..." - The BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly

"...one of the best science fiction supernatural power books that I have read, highly recommended." -maddy_21, Reviewer for OnlineBookClub.org

"A solid series opener..." - Kirkus Reviews

"Wow! This is a fantastic read. I found I couldn't put it down... Judge, 25th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards

5 Star Review-"...a thrilling and irresistible tale...I couldn't put it down until I reached the astounding conclusion." -Susan Sewell, Readers' Favorite

"...cheeky and fun...Bravo!"-Sustainable Arts Foundation

Review Quotes

Praise for Michelle Reynoso's trilogy - The Girl, the Pendent & the Portal

FINALIST in the New York Book Festival and Readers Favorite Book Awards and FINALIST in the International Book Awards, the Book Excellence Award & TopShelf Book Awards.

"...one of the best science fiction supernatural power books that I have read, highly recommended." -maddy_21, Reviewer for OnlineBookClub.org

"A solid series opener...."-Kirkus Review

5 Star Review-"...a thrilling and irresistible tale...I couldn't put it down until I reached the astounding conclusion." -Susan Sewell, Readers' Favorite

"A whip-smart novel...-The BookLife Prize, by Publishers Weekly

"Wow! This is a fantastic read. I found I couldn't put it down...It's exciting and refreshing to see such a strong female character, and the book reads effortlessly."

-Judge, 25th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards

"...cheeky and fun... the tension in the bathroom scene is palpable. Bravo!"-Sustainable Arts Foundation

"If you're looking for a character-driven drama with elements of magic, this would be the perfect book for you!"-Sarah Foil, Reedsy Discovery

"It's funny, scary, sad, and moving, and I would recommend it to anyone who is tired of all the YA/urban fantasy books with one-dimensional characters. And to anyone who is looking for a good story. It's kind of like Stranger Things."-Abie, reader

"5-star rating - Loved this YA book! Starts out good and then gets great. The heroine is awesome! Definitely recommend this book!"-Breane R., bookseller

"5 stars-Must Read YA!!! Sharp, smart, this is a great read with a boo-yea female in the lead who you can't help but root for. Get ready to laugh, cry, and perch on the edge of your seat."-Emma Woodhouse, reader

"...a delightful, imaginative tale...I found myself flying through the chapters wanting to find out what happens next."-Luna Lovebooks, One Book Two

"...I did not want to put [it] down, and when I did have to put it down it was all I could think about. I HIGHLY recommend this book..."-Susan L., reader

"Wow, Wow, Wow... loved it! Nice surprise!! ...The story is told and unfolds through the eyes of a teenager who talks like a teenager not some watered-down kid's book. The characters are well developed and believable, come to life easily in your mind as you read, and the story quickly gets you hooked."-PCA, reader