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The Rise: Book 3 in The Wall Trilogy
"THE RISE IS A GRITTY, HEART-WRENCHING, AND WILDLY IMMERSIVE DYSTOPIAN SAGA THAT GRABS YOU BY THE THROAT...IT LEFT A LASTING IMPACT ON ME. THE CHARACTERS FEEL DEEPLY AUTHENTIC, AND THE STAKES ARE BOTH PERSONAL AND PROFOUND." - Literary Titan
Will Cephas escape Eden? Can Kenan and The Defiance make it out of NORAD alive? Is Asher capable of defeating Apex? Will Sarai conquer her father and dismantle The Wall once and for all? Can Silas be saved? All these questions and more are answered in the final, action-packed installment of The Wall Trilogy--where an all new and even deadlier Canonization awaits. Gripping and intense, The Rise reveals the dark truths behind protocol and delivers a thrilling conclusion filled with unexpected twists. If you're a fan of fast-paced YA dystopian tales like Divergent and The Maze Runner, you won’t want to miss this electrifying finale. For those seeking a clean YA dystopian adventure, The Rise is the perfect choice.
Will Cephas escape Eden? Can Kenan and The Defiance make it out of NORAD alive? Is Asher capable of defeating Apex? Will Sarai conquer her father and dismantle The Wall once and for all? Can Silas be saved? All these questions and more are answered in the final, action-packed installment of The Wall Trilogy--where an all new and even deadlier Canonization awaits. Gripping and intense, The Rise reveals the dark truths behind protocol and delivers a thrilling conclusion filled with unexpected twists. If you're a fan of fast-paced YA dystopian tales like Divergent and The Maze Runner, you won’t want to miss this electrifying finale. For those seeking a clean YA dystopian adventure, The Rise is the perfect choice.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2025
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November 27, 2025
4.5 stars rounded up to 5.
"The difference between us is that we are willing to die for what we believe in, where you would only kill for yours."
Ahh what a wild ride this trilogy has been. I finished it inspired, with tears drying on my face. This finale transports the reader into Asher's timeline right where it left off in book 2, and the momentum doesn't let up until it's over. I will miss this motley crew of heroic characters. I love this author's narration style! His writing flows with page-turning ease. There's definitely a poetic or rhythmic characteristic to his authorship as well.
This trilogy has equal doses of humor and intellect. I love the philosophizing and theologizing in these books. The nuggets and one-liners of absolute mic-drops are digestible yet impactful. I think ultimately the second book is my favorite but this ending was satisfying, concluding with noble themes of sacrificial love and true peace. I definitely recommend this unique and profound trilogy!
In this book:
-multi-POV
-motley crew
-male protagonist
-high stakes
-dark science
-giants
-gladiator trials
-allegory
-80's references
Content Guide:
romance - clean
language - a few uses of "damn"
violence - frequent and semi-graphic
faith - strong amount
sci-fi elements - medium level, regarding futuristic tech/weapons and immoral science the heroes are trying to eradicate
Content Warnings:
-on-page death/murder & violence
-depictions of blood lust
-claustrophobia
-depictions of alcoholism/addiction
-grief
-depictions of psychosis
"The difference between us is that we are willing to die for what we believe in, where you would only kill for yours."
Ahh what a wild ride this trilogy has been. I finished it inspired, with tears drying on my face. This finale transports the reader into Asher's timeline right where it left off in book 2, and the momentum doesn't let up until it's over. I will miss this motley crew of heroic characters. I love this author's narration style! His writing flows with page-turning ease. There's definitely a poetic or rhythmic characteristic to his authorship as well.
This trilogy has equal doses of humor and intellect. I love the philosophizing and theologizing in these books. The nuggets and one-liners of absolute mic-drops are digestible yet impactful. I think ultimately the second book is my favorite but this ending was satisfying, concluding with noble themes of sacrificial love and true peace. I definitely recommend this unique and profound trilogy!
In this book:
-multi-POV
-motley crew
-male protagonist
-high stakes
-dark science
-giants
-gladiator trials
-allegory
-80's references
Content Guide:
romance - clean
language - a few uses of "damn"
violence - frequent and semi-graphic
faith - strong amount
sci-fi elements - medium level, regarding futuristic tech/weapons and immoral science the heroes are trying to eradicate
Content Warnings:
-on-page death/murder & violence
-depictions of blood lust
-claustrophobia
-depictions of alcoholism/addiction
-grief
-depictions of psychosis
February 1, 2026
Happy Sad tears.
Crying!! This is the best book of the trilogy!! So much love! I would to read again for the first time! Asher and Sarai have battled so much together and now apart! But the fight for Gods peace was the best and most amazing fight of all.
Crying!! This is the best book of the trilogy!! So much love! I would to read again for the first time! Asher and Sarai have battled so much together and now apart! But the fight for Gods peace was the best and most amazing fight of all.
January 14, 2026
great series!
It’s been a minute since I’ve read a series I couldn’t put down! Excellent read! Can’t wait for Penn’s next series.
It’s been a minute since I’ve read a series I couldn’t put down! Excellent read! Can’t wait for Penn’s next series.
January 17, 2026
This was better than book two and had a satisfying ending. I think this series would have benefited from a good editor and some tightening up of the plot, turning this into a duology instead.
January 29, 2026
EXCELLENT!
One of the best series, I’ve ever read!! I may read them again! For real!! I will recommend this series, more than I have any series!
One of the best series, I’ve ever read!! I may read them again! For real!! I will recommend this series, more than I have any series!
March 30, 2026
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Awesome trilogy! This is a must read. I could not put the books down. Read all 3 in one week.
Awesome trilogy! This is a must read. I could not put the books down. Read all 3 in one week.
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