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The Regonia Chronicles #3
Ascending
As ambassadors Olivia and Ricardo prepare to journey to Regonia with humanity’s new allies, Tenna and Krona welcome them into the tribe and into their own family, giving them a sense of belonging they’ve never felt before. But joining the tribe and going to war at their side means approaching Daen Tribe’s allies on Regonia, allies who may greet them with sharp blades to keep out the dreaded star-sickness.
Meanwhile, Rone and Reginald welcome newly-emotional Drennar into their own experiment. They just have to find a way to bring them into the rebellion without jeopardizing the secrecy that protects them, the Humans, and the Regonians.
Now, they must all find a way to maintain their sanity as the perils of war loom over them. But when the Drennar decide they need Olivia for their next experiment, will the fight be over before it begins?
Meanwhile, Rone and Reginald welcome newly-emotional Drennar into their own experiment. They just have to find a way to bring them into the rebellion without jeopardizing the secrecy that protects them, the Humans, and the Regonians.
Now, they must all find a way to maintain their sanity as the perils of war loom over them. But when the Drennar decide they need Olivia for their next experiment, will the fight be over before it begins?
540 pages, Paperback
Published September 24, 2024
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February 12, 2025
{4.25/5}
CW: mental health struggles, references to attempted suicide, torture/mental anguish, spice, some others
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy!
Well, that one hurt just a little bit.
It’s finally time for the Regonians to go home. Olivia and Ricardo, each still trying to establish themself in their new positions, have been tapped to be ambassadors to the Daen tribe. Tenna and Krona are trying to pull their people together to begin healing. All the while, Reginald and Rone try desperately to find a solution from within the Drennar’s experimental hell.
As with book 2, all the trigger warnings for this story. It’s a good read, but it’s definitely not going to be a healthy fit for everyone. Olivia’s struggles in particular are prevalent and nothing here is sugar coated. Proceed with caution, and remember to take care of yourself first.
I don’t usually include direct quotations in my reviews, but one in particular stood out and I’m going to include it with absolutely 0 context: “My best is better now.” I read this and immediately teared up. Sometimes we all just need a little reminder that we’ve come a long way, and our best is better than it once was.
Moving on to things that aren’t as likely to cause me to flood my keyboard with salt water, look at that world building! Specifically, look at the absolutely incredible-sounding planet that we finally get to see for ourselves. Regonia sounds absolutely amazing, and I wish so badly I could see it for myself. We’ve gotten some glimpses at locations that aren’t on Terman, but that’s still been limited to the stations like Venice or Novay, the Drennar location. By nature of what they are, those have been fairly limited in their aesthetics— very stereotypical sci-fi feel. But Regonia? Stunning.
Don’t get me started on the plot. In keeping with book 2, we still have a little bit of a lowkey storyline, in the sense that we aren’t having big action sequences every other chapter. But it never feels boring, never starts to drag. Things are happening, and the plot is progressing, and it kept my attention. We do get into some faster, more action-y pacing in the later half of the story, but the whole thing flows well the whole way through. Our characters have gone through a lot at this point, and everybody is struggling in some way or another. It’s heavy, and it makes you hurt for them just a little bit, but it all adds up to make the story that much better.
Overall, another win for the author; this series has been consistently enjoyable through all 3 books, and I’m looking forward to bringing the whole thing together in book 4.
CW: mental health struggles, references to attempted suicide, torture/mental anguish, spice, some others
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy!
Well, that one hurt just a little bit.
It’s finally time for the Regonians to go home. Olivia and Ricardo, each still trying to establish themself in their new positions, have been tapped to be ambassadors to the Daen tribe. Tenna and Krona are trying to pull their people together to begin healing. All the while, Reginald and Rone try desperately to find a solution from within the Drennar’s experimental hell.
As with book 2, all the trigger warnings for this story. It’s a good read, but it’s definitely not going to be a healthy fit for everyone. Olivia’s struggles in particular are prevalent and nothing here is sugar coated. Proceed with caution, and remember to take care of yourself first.
I don’t usually include direct quotations in my reviews, but one in particular stood out and I’m going to include it with absolutely 0 context: “My best is better now.” I read this and immediately teared up. Sometimes we all just need a little reminder that we’ve come a long way, and our best is better than it once was.
Moving on to things that aren’t as likely to cause me to flood my keyboard with salt water, look at that world building! Specifically, look at the absolutely incredible-sounding planet that we finally get to see for ourselves. Regonia sounds absolutely amazing, and I wish so badly I could see it for myself. We’ve gotten some glimpses at locations that aren’t on Terman, but that’s still been limited to the stations like Venice or Novay, the Drennar location. By nature of what they are, those have been fairly limited in their aesthetics— very stereotypical sci-fi feel. But Regonia? Stunning.
Don’t get me started on the plot. In keeping with book 2, we still have a little bit of a lowkey storyline, in the sense that we aren’t having big action sequences every other chapter. But it never feels boring, never starts to drag. Things are happening, and the plot is progressing, and it kept my attention. We do get into some faster, more action-y pacing in the later half of the story, but the whole thing flows well the whole way through. Our characters have gone through a lot at this point, and everybody is struggling in some way or another. It’s heavy, and it makes you hurt for them just a little bit, but it all adds up to make the story that much better.
Overall, another win for the author; this series has been consistently enjoyable through all 3 books, and I’m looking forward to bringing the whole thing together in book 4.
August 1, 2024
‘My heart soars, and I turn to face Tenna. My partner. My love. My Kinera. The only person I would look away from this glory to see.’
I am so in love with this book. Like, I thought that no book in the series could be as good as Faltering, and then I read this one. I will admit, I was in a reading slump when I began to read it, but once I forced myself to sit down and read this, I honestly wondered why it took me so long to start properly reading it.
Reginald and Rone’s story is breaking my heart. If it doesn’t work out for them, I will never be the same.
And Olivia - my heart breaks for her the most, still. I’m not gonna spoil anything, but there is a big development in her story. She doesn’t deserve what’ll happen to her because of it - it should be bringing her joy, not even more sadness. She honestly deserves a break.
I am so in love with this book. Like, I thought that no book in the series could be as good as Faltering, and then I read this one. I will admit, I was in a reading slump when I began to read it, but once I forced myself to sit down and read this, I honestly wondered why it took me so long to start properly reading it.
Reginald and Rone’s story is breaking my heart. If it doesn’t work out for them, I will never be the same.
And Olivia - my heart breaks for her the most, still. I’m not gonna spoil anything, but there is a big development in her story. She doesn’t deserve what’ll happen to her because of it - it should be bringing her joy, not even more sadness. She honestly deserves a break.
April 14, 2025
Ascending is the third installment in the Regonia Chronicles series and it only gets better. Olivia still has her struggles but the rest of the characters shine too. That being said, I have to mention Reginald and Rone.
The action in this one is a notch lower than the previous book, which provides a much needed breather for some readers. More loose ends tied but more cliffhangers for the final installment in the series. The short chapters make it fast paced and there's always the hunger to know where the story would head next. It headed in the right direction, trust me.
The adventure never stops in this book series.
The action in this one is a notch lower than the previous book, which provides a much needed breather for some readers. More loose ends tied but more cliffhangers for the final installment in the series. The short chapters make it fast paced and there's always the hunger to know where the story would head next. It headed in the right direction, trust me.
The adventure never stops in this book series.
December 27, 2024
Another EXCELLENT installment in this series. The mental health representation continues to impress me. The action and movement of the story has excellent pacing and kept me really entertained the entire time.
September 24, 2024
"Ascending" is book three in the Regonia chronicles series. It's a scifi adventure and it's not a standalone. The storylines from the previous books continue.
I'm not going to spoil anything in this review.
I loved it so much. It's such a fast paced book, short chapters are the best, I couldn't put it down. I love Reginald and Rone's storyline, I'm really invested in their story and I feel for them. Olivia is my favorite character. Her journey in this book brought tears to my eyes. I just want her to be happy.
I also really loved the setting in this book. And my God that cliffhanger in the end! How am I supposed to wait? I need the next book now!
I'm not going to spoil anything in this review.
I loved it so much. It's such a fast paced book, short chapters are the best, I couldn't put it down. I love Reginald and Rone's storyline, I'm really invested in their story and I feel for them. Olivia is my favorite character. Her journey in this book brought tears to my eyes. I just want her to be happy.
I also really loved the setting in this book. And my God that cliffhanger in the end! How am I supposed to wait? I need the next book now!
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