Return of the Ascendant

This is my first book from this author and based on the blurb I was quite curious. I am happy to report I really enjoyed reading this book. It was extremely unique in its delivery and I found myself completely enthralled throughout. Can I say that I want a Ty of my own?? This is def worth the read for all who enjoy a romance with an interesting story line. I am really intrigued on where this will go so I will be scooping up the next book soon.
This was a complimentary e-copy provided by the author / publisher in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley.

This book is very well written and I will continue to follow Raine Thomas's work

Not a sci-fi fan and guess I didn't realize this was when I requested it. BUT, I got sucked in from the beginning pages and didn't stop until it was done. I loved Kyr and Ty. The premise is great...Hated the Guardians, loved the Mynders and Kyndred. I have already picked up the second book and am half way through it. Rout of Dem-Shyr is just as good as Return.

I very much enjoyed Return of the Ascendant. I got completely sucked into the world of Alametria…much like I did with Thomas’s Estilorian books (Daughters of Saraqael and Firstborn Trilogy). I loved Kyr and Ty and hope that the series continues on with them being as great together as they are. Based on the author’s other books, I feel pretty good about this and doubt she’s going to rip them apart like other author’s do. It’s nice to find an author who can continue a series where the main couple are together and in love, and battling against outside forces trying to rip them apart that isn’t a freaking love triangle. I’m so over love triangles. I loved the book and I can’t wait to read the rest!

The Bond of Love Strengthens The Mind Beyond Measure

Gah! Return of the Ascendant was a killer read! Seriously I could not put this one down. I fought sleep in order to keep reading. This is my first book by Ms Raine but it certainly will not be the last. I will say that the beginning was eh. Though the action started off the bat I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the read. Once I got to about 30% it was like a rocket through the stars I was beyond excited about this find. I’ve always been a paranormal fan but sci-fi is still a new genre for me and thanks to Return of the Ascendant I’m liking it! The world building was just right everything the author described felt authentic and even the farfetched concepts felt genuine.

The Story, in a galaxy far from our own there is a planet of people who travel distant worlds to learn fundamental life lessons. Once the lesson is learned they return home and while memories of connections made with others are erased the core of the lesson remains. Negative emotions are eradicated while only altruistic ones remain. BORING?..Lol no trust me when I say there are plenty of remaining negative emotions on this planet. I digress…The ascendant Kyr has just finished her final lesson and is ready to ascend but her life is in constant danger. The true reason is not found out until closer to the end. Things on her planet are not what they seem and Kyr is getting ready to face her biggest challenge yet. We are given glimpses of what Kyr was like prior to her lessons on different worlds and I’m so glad she has changed since then. Having so much pressure placed on her has always been very overwhelming along with the gig she is to face she has also been fated to Ty not as a partner but he is to be her guard. They are faced with many challenges and the reader cannot help but get trapped within the pages with reckless abandon. If you are into Sci-fi even one teensy tiny bit then this is the read for you.

The Characters, I’ve mentioned Kyr but I want to talk about what a wonderful character she truly is. In the beginning of the story she is a straight A student that keeps her nose clean nothing to shocking. I mentioned I wasn’t sure about my feels right away and that was mostly because there were unexplainable things happening left and right and Kyr just didn’t seem to fit. Once she accepted what was going on she flourished in my eyes. Upon her return home, and her memories coming back we get to experience the person worthy of ascending just as was prophesized. Kyr has a pure heart and she is willing to sacrifice what may to do the right thing. NOW…Let’s talk about Ty, YOWZA! This guy is hot and his bond to Kyr is as pure and passionate as a thousand burning suns. His memories have not been altered and it is because of this that he is able to help Kyr regain hers. He is unyielding when it comes to Kyr and would destroy worlds to see her safe. Their love blooms through past memories and new moments shared. Each touch exchanged was a delight they were my favorite part of the story. I cannot wait to see how they overcome everything keeping them apart.

The End, ascension? Check. Getting there? Yikes…as I mentioned before this book is filled with action and by the end it is a no holds bar shocking beyond shocking. There was enough resolution that the reader doesn’t feel cheated but the next installment is set up nicely. Without being too obvious the reader has some idea of what is too come. Rest assured there is no cliffhanger…Whew that was a relief for me because my little ol’ heart does not do well with those. Having said that know that the end will in fact have you craving more…more answers, more Kyr & Ty, more revenge, more ascension, and more awesome! I will be counting the moments until I can squeeze the rest of this series in.

My Rating 4.5 Dorm, Party, Shadows, Guardians, Ty, Transition, Safe House, Explosion, Healing, Home, Ball, Glow, Destiny, Fated, Passionate love filled stars!!

I received this ebook via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 
It a really well written sci-fi that start here, on heart, with a perfectly normal college student, Kyra, and her two friend. But she is not who she believes to be. She's a royal alien. But she doesn't remember it!
There's a lot a cross-lover romance, which I liked, and darkness, which I didn't. 
I loved all the main characters, in particular Ty, who is so loyal an swoon worty. 
My vote: 4 stars

This was written from the perspective of someone who woke up one day to find out that all their memories had been a lie. Return of the Ascendant is filled with so much intrigue, forbidden love, aliens, and mostly surviving with only a handful of people to trust. Kyr is the girl who believes she is just a normal college student who doesn’t want responsibility of a dorm room, but finds out that she is actually the future ruler of worlds. Ty is her bodyguard, confidant, lover whom she doesn’t remember. Together they have to go back to Alametria and take her rightful place as the prophesied ruler who will bring peace. The Raine Thomas did such a great job writing this from Kyr’s, and Ty’s viewpoint that you can feel everything they feel and more!

Just imagine a world that is supposed to have evolved to the point that all negativity is purged from its citizens through a ceremony called the Rite of Ryx. This rite is done by someone going into your mind to pretty much rearrange the way you think as well as prevent unnecessary emotions like love and affection. Now just think if the person performing this rite was power hungry…..

I recommend this book!!!!!