Another rollercoaster of a ride in Ms Gaber's Ascenders world. Rather bittersweet to now be caught up and have to wait for the release of more books in this series. I think I could continue to dwell here for a long while to come, and I am positive my mind will visit while I wait to fully return. I have mentioned in reviews of earlier books in this series that this kind of fantasy/dystopian/whatever you want to classify it as, is not my normal type of read. I have read others that fall into similar categories, and have enjoyed a few, but it's rare for any series to suck me in as completely as this one has. The possibilities of what could be out there have birthed countless philosophies and endless ponderings and speculations, but the realms Walker, Daniel and crew have introduced may be some of my favorites.
I will emphasize that this is not a standalone; the series needs to be read in order to grasp what is going on. Start with Ascenders, then Skypunch and Omorrow before you jump into this one. A little author stalking has shown me that more books will be coming, with the next release scheduled to be a novella about the Claires. That should be a fun little insanity of a read, but I will be very anxious to pick up where this one ends.
I kind of hate reviewing later books in a series because of the limitations of not including potential spoilers for earlier books. I will say that there is absolutely no shortage of shocking surprises and unexpected twists even this far in. I still have absolutely no idea how Ms Gaber will get us to a happy place but I am certainly glad to be along for the ride. My reading time has been rather limited the last few weeks due to a number of real life factors, but I certainly have no regrets that the time I have had to read has been spent with the Ascenders. I have several books I need to catch up on now, including at least two ARCs for review, but I feel like I'm going to have to nurse this book hangover for at least a little while first. Fate isn't a concept discussed much throughout the Ascenders saga, but I have to believe it brought me to this series exactly when I needed it, and that kindness will not soon be forgotten either. It may just be a story with absolutely no ties to reality, but sometimes it's those kinds of books/stories that really help us push through really ugly realities. Perhaps I am clinging a bit because it was introduced to me in a timely fashion, though random, but I will stand by the brilliance of the unique concept.
Now I realize I am rambling, but I just have to find a way to praise this book and series a bit more. I am proof positive that it can appeal to those who don't ordinarily embrace books of a sci-fi/fantasy/dystopian nature, and those who are far from the age of the main characters (as well as those who don't ordinarily embrace books about teenagers.) Though a few "colorful" curse words may flow from time to time - justifiably, in my opinion - through all the trials and tribulations of the characters, I have read nothing that I don't feel is appropriate for a YA audience. Though I read voraciously, there are few books I come across that I feel could appeal to as wide of an audience as I think this series can. I have been recommending it far and wide, and feel very confident giving 11:11 my highest recommendations to anyone who may come across this review (again, with the caveat that you need to read this series in order, so grab the first book, Ascenders, if you haven't done so already.)
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