The unforgettable conclusion to the epic fantasy Ascension series that New York Times bestselling author Susan Dennard called “perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas.”The fate of the world rests on one girl’s shoulders.And her world has been turned upside down.With Cyrene’s allies in shambles after a bitter defeat, she has to find a way to bring them back together to stop the dark goddess. But with a … together to stop the dark goddess. But with a war raging and the newly-united magical community barely held together, Cyrene’s leadership has been called into question.
As fate pulls them all toward that prophetic final battle, she has to find the true meaning behind her magic…and within herself.
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Can we just take a moment to give massive kudos to KA Linde for bringing us this beyond epic series? Then a massive cry because it is over? I mean, I am huge on fantasy stories, but this series that Linde created was something that is so awe inspiring and magical. The Domina, the final installment of the Ascension series, blows your mind and takes you on a journey like no other.
As we delve into this installment, you are thrust right back into the world that Linde created. The twisty moments. The highs and lows as we follow Cyrene. All leading up to these final moments. The moments that make you clutch your ereader to the angsty moments with the romance aspect of this story. You get everything you need and then some with this final book. You feel very fulfilled by the end of it.
Overall, I am so sad to see this series come to an end. However, with everything that Linde has given us through this series, you are completely spellbound by each and every page. Between the character build of each an every character involved with this epic tale, to the descriptive nature that she gives us in each book. I bow to Linde for writing something that is one for the ages! If you haven’t started this series. Now is the time. All of the books are now out and you can devour them like they deserve to be!
Epic conclusion. Don’t miss the Ascension series!
5 EPIC Stars!!
Linde and created an epic conclusion to the Ascencion series! This book was absolutely epic! Everything I could’ve hoped for, and so so much more! Linde, true to her nature, brings the angst, but also brings vivid imaging through her words. I’m sad to see the series end, but I’m also elated for what’s to come! The fantastical journey Linde created when she brought this story to life will forever stay with me! It is one of my favorite series!
I am a big ball of emotion after reading this book. This is my first fantasy series and after reading the first book in this series I was hooked. Cyrene is my all time favorite character and this book couldn’t have been a better ending to her story. I’m so sad that it’s over, but so glad it got me out of my comfort zone. K.A. Linde, these books are everything. Thank you taking us on this journey.
An amazing conclusion for Cyrene!!
Fantasy is not normally the type of book I read, but I was eagerly awaiting the fifth book in the amazing Ascension series by K.A. Linde. The Domina did not disappoint. It has adventure, a sweeping story arc, and amazing characters. I loved how Cyrene has really taken control of her herself and her actions. Being Ms. Linde, there is of course angst, and you experience a roller coaster of emotions, but I adored every minute of it. Whether or not you read fantasy, this series is not one to miss!
5 huge stars for – The Domina – the fifth and final book in the Ascension series by K.A. Linde. This series must be read in order as the storyline is a masterpiece that flowed from the very first page to the final chapter. I have been enthralled with this series for years and it has held me in its grips until the very end, never once lagging or slowing down so I obviously can’t recommend it enough! There is truly something for everyone in this series – mystery, danger and suspense collide with beautiful imagery, laughter and a bit of romance too that flows effortlessly from all the characters you meet along the way. Even if you aren’t a fan of fantasy I urge you to give this one a try as it’s fantastic reading and some of Linde’s best work to date!
We pick up right where we left off with Cyrene in a even more dire situation than before and she will need to call on every ounce of her training and magic to fight the darkness. Everyone must choose between light and dark in this final epic battle. Lives will be lost and others will be saved but it was the best reading I’ve done in a long time!
Sometimes you read a book and you just want everybody to know about it! Not only is THE DOMINA that book, it’s that SERIES!! I promise no spoilers but this was an epic conclusion to this nearly 5-year journey Ms. Linde’s had us on. While I am sad to say goodbye to Cyrene and all the others we’ve met along the way, I’m glad to hear they’ll be more DRAGONS
Ms Linde did it again! She slays me. Every time!!!
Where fantasy meets heroism!!!
This series is sooooo good!
Highly recommend for anyone loving fantasy with the twists and turns of a maze in a very evocative setting!!!
This is the conclusion to the Ascension Series and what an ending it is. I’m not usually into the fantasy genre, but I’m so glad I took a chance on this series because it was EPIC!!!
Each book in the series is quite lengthy, but you would never know it while reading because you just get sucked into this world and, for me at least, I could barely stop myself from reading. I had to know what was happening, so the pages flew by.
Cyrene has really come into her own in the this book. She’s strong and determined and driven, despite the chaos surrounding her. Watching her grow and adapt throughout the series was beautiful.
This cast of characters is the best and I was a little teary as I turned the last page, knowing that was the end of their journey together. But wow! Just wow. It was a perfect ending.
If you’re unsure of whether you’ll like this series, just give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I LOVED it. K.A. Linde is a fantastic storyteller and she has crafted such an incredible storyline. It’s written with so much depth and passion. It has opened my eyes to a new genre that I may not have ever taken a chance on.
EPIC:
What a great conclusion to an awesome series! I am at a loss of word on how good this book was. She wrapped everything up nice!
I cannot believe this is the end! Such a world KA Linde created in this fantasy series. So many twists and turns and “OH MY GOD!” moments. This series was just magical from start to finish and just when i thought it was going to go one way, it went another and I was just enchanted. If you haven’t read this series because you don’t like fantasy or paranormal, you are truly missing out.
I have been waiting on this book and did not disappoint. The Ascension series is the first fantasy series I have read and really enjoyed. K.A. Linde has a way with words and telling a story. The conclusion to this phenomenal series was worth the wait.
The Domina wrapped everything up from the very beginning. Cyrene has come a far way since we first met her. I loved picking up this book and diving back into Cyrene’s story and seeing all the characters again.
So much happens in this book and I don’t want to give anything away. If you haven’t started this series yet you need to! Fantasy was never a genre I would pick up but I couldn’t put these books down once I started. Must read series.
5 Stars
The Domina is the 5th and final installment of the Ascension series and what a conclusion!
First, that cover. Oh. My. Goodness. GORGEOUS!
I am going to try my best to keep this review totally spoiler free, so here we go!
We dive into The Domina to continue Cyrene’s journey to defeat the big evil. So much was happening in this book. Characters were lost, characters were saved, characters were changed. The plot was very well paced, and I never felt bored with the story line. There was so much happening and so many story lines to wrap up in this conclusion, yet it didn’t feel rushed. Kyla did a great job at writing a conclusion that left me happy and satisfied.
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
The wait is finally over… With The Domina the Ascension series is finally coming to an end. These last few years/books it’s been an incredible journey and now that it’s coming to an end I don’t want to say goodbye to these characters.
The Domina is just the perfect conclusion to the Ascension series. I loved how you can see how all the characters, especially Cyrene, matured and grew into something bigger and better, even becoming heroes. But you could also notice you the growth in the writing, as K.A. Linde grew and matured with her characters. This story has so much heart and depth, I couldn’t help but fall in love all over again with these characters and their story. The Domina is beautiful, yet bittersweet. The characters have to go through so much in this book, the whole series even. This book just has it all.
Don’t miss our on this amazing conclusion in the Ascension, you won’t regret it.
I am not usually a fan of fantasy stories, but KA Linde turned me into one! She did an amazing job with the Ascension series! I have loved every book and I am so sad to see it end! The Domina was an epic conclusion!! AMAZING!!
I feel like I’ve been waiting for this book for forever. We’ve followed Cyrene on her journey for years and it all comes to a close in this beautiful, unforgettable, amazing book. I had pretty high expectations and it was still so much more than I imagined it would be. Linde couldn’t have written a more perfect finale. Girl power, baby!
Gah! The only way I can describe this book is EPIC! This series has turned into one of my favorites and it went out with a bang! Don’t miss this amazing ride!
I loved how brave and determined Cyrene was as she continued to work to fulfill her destiny and how she embraced who she truly was. I loved Dean and his love and devotion to her. I loved Avoca and Rhea and Sarielle and Ahlvie and the bonds they all shared and how they all fought and sacrificed for a better world. A world without darkness. There were just so many characters I grew to love along with several I hated throughout this journey. I had a love/hate relationship with Kael and wanted him and Cyrene to be together at times, but it ended for him the way it was meant to as it did for so many others. Domina was a brilliant end to an amazing series and if you’re in the mood for a fantasy series you definitely don’t want to pass this one by. I can’t wait to read House of Dragons!
“This ends where it all began.”
Actual star rating: 4 1/2 stars
Note: This review contains NO spoilers
What an epic conclusion to this series! K.A. Linde has written a mystically, adventurous world, and now, it has come down to this amazingly action and emotionally-packed ending to an arduous and perilous journey. All the previous books have all led to this “moment” for Cyrene and her friends. So, with that said, reading the Ascension series in order is HIGHLY recommended. Besides, it IS said to read the books in order…Haha!
All in all, The Domina is the “perfect” ending to a wonderful series that totally whisked me away to another world. Just like the previous titles, K.A. Linde has written a complicated, yet intriguing, story filled with twists that revealed various “secrets” that tied to each other one way or another with its “prophesies” and “stories.” Throughout the series, character growth is evident, especially with Cyrene as she completes her precarious journey. Although it took me a while to get into it (probably by the third book, The Consort), I believe fans of epic fantasies will definitely enjoy “escaping” to this world K.A. Linde created in this YA fantasy series.
Reviewer: Jasmine
And now we face the final moments of K A Linde’s sweeping fantasy series, Ascension.
Over the previous four books, we followed Cyrene as she struggled to save her world, her friends, her family, and herself. While I anxiously awaited this last installment, I also didn’t want to read it because it meant saying goodbye to Cyrene and Kael and other characters I’ve come to adore. (Not that K A Linde didn’t make me say goodbye to favorites before now, as is her wont to do.)
A LOT happens in this book. Some scenes make you feel as if you’re going to break apart with anxiety, and others make you feel as if you’re going to squee with joy. The romance is, as you’d expect, difficult because K A Linde makes NOTHING easy for her characters, even ones who have suffered as Cyrene has.
I don’t–I can’t–say a whole lot because I don’t want to spoil anything. I’m also still processing that I turned the last page on this series, and I’m not sure I was ready to do that. It’s bittersweet. On the one hand, it’s time, but on the other, I need more.
Please let me know what you think of the Ascension series and this wonderful conclusion. I’m not typically a fantasy fan, but I was hooked.