Praise for the Ascendance Series:A New York Times Notable Children's BookA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" Children's Book SelectionWinner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy & Science Fiction"A page-turner." New York Times Book Review"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel." Wall Street Journal"A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys." Los Angeles Times"An impressive, promising story." Publishers Weekly, starred review"Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping." Kirkus Reviews"Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense." The Horn Book"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up." School Library Journal
Diving into the fantasy fiction genre is exhilarating—there are so many wizards, princesses, orphans, faeries, and dragons to spend time with. Whether your giftee is a devotee of the genre or a newbie, these are some of the hottest fantasy books of the year, geared toward teens but ready to be enjoyed by anyone.