The fourth book in the fantasy Ascension series that NYT bestselling author Susan Dennard called “perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas.”War is on the horizon.All while a new power grows strong, threatening the very balance of good and evil.Desperate to save her homeland, Cyrene goes in search of the dragons that may be the key to ending this battle—and heal her dying friend.Can Cyrene master her … friend.
Can Cyrene master her magic to save the world?
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I’m in love with this series!!! A must read!
5 Brilliant Stars!!
I’ve been so in love with K.A. Linde’s, The Ascension series since she release the very first title, The Affiliate. Each of these books gives you so much mystery, and so many adventures! The Society was no different! In fact, I do believe that The Societyis my favorite in the series thus far! It’s amazjnf! So many new adventures and so many unanswered questions are finally answered…..and DRAGONS!! Who doesn’t love dragons? I absolutely loved getting to meet the different dragons and seeing how they fit in to the entire story. This book was worth the wait and I’m dying to get my hands on the next installment! If you love the fantasy genre, this is one series you don’t want to miss! Kudos, for another fabulous and flawlessly written book!
I thought I out grew my love for fantasy until I started this series. I was introduced to this author recently and was therefore lucky enough to be able to read all 4 books in the series back to back. The Society is book 4 in the series and 600 pages of magic, and it makes me giddy to say … there are DRAGONS!!! I could not put it down, and if you’re skeptical because like me you thought you outgrew fantasy books, think again and give K.A. Linde and this series a try! So sad I actually have to wait for the 5th one.
Cyrene finds herself desperate to find help for her bound-sister, Avoca. While their travels send them in search of mystics and healers she must also learn to control the power within her. As she is desperate to find answers, Kael has fully taken control of Byern and yearns for even more power. The network of spies that lie beneath Byern are growing stronger and yearn for a leader to help them take their world from the dark force that is taking it over. Cyrene knows to win this war she must travel to find the lost dragons. Will Cyrene be able to do all that is needed and save her friends and the world before the growing power destroys all she holds dear?
OMG! I can’t even with this book. I didn’t think this world could get any better than it already was but this book blew my expectations out of the water. Cyrene’s journey is so enthralling. Her quest for the dragons, control of her magic and saving Avoca propels this book to a whole new level. You really sink further into this world and get to see all of the characters grow. Dean and Cyrene really start to grow back together too. After the previous book and his betrayal I wasn’t sure if they would be able to salvage anything that happened between them, but their relationship has redeveloped and made their characters more dynamic. Ahlvie and Avoca are another story that has truly come together finally. What I truly loved about this book is when the characters that contain the light are present you can almost feel the light radiating off of the page. In the same token, when the characters that contain the dark are present you feel them drag you into that feeling. It truly was a fantastic book that will definitely leave you going WTF? in some parts and begging for October 2019 to hurry up and get here. This book is part 4 in a series that is ongoing. You will need to read it in order.
I am still reeling with this fourth installment in the Ascension series! I continue to be riveted to the twists and turns that this series takes me after each turn of the page. What a fantastical and visually striking magical world! K.A. Linde continues to up the ante on the action and adventure for these characters, and then, we are introduced to new characters to add to the already gripping story. My mind is just spinning! As always, The Society starts where The Consort left off. That is why it is VERY important to read this series in order.
Along with the previous books, K.A. Linde has create yet another heart-pounding and breathtaking thrilling adventure that pulled me in completely. To “go along” with these characters on their journey was a whirlwind of emotions and “scenery.” BUT… K.A. the cliffhangers is just killer! So, that means I would have to wait with bated breath for the next book! Ugh! Oh, the agony!!!
Best book in this series!! Let me start with saying that after everything that happened at the end of The Consort – especially with Avoca – I was really on edge to know what happens next. And believe me I haven’t been disappointed.
As Cyrene’s story goes on in The Society it gets even more adventurous and exciting. Her journey to find the dragons (yayy DRAGONS) and save Avoca and maybe even the world leads her to new places; she makes new friends, enemies and so much more. The story doesn’t leave out to surprise you. It has twists and turns and OMG that ending!! I can’t believe I have to wait another year to finally read how the story continues. But I know the wait will be worth it.
I am a sucker for magical stories and The Society had everything I could have wanted. It couldn’t have been more perfect. The people, the dragons and all the magic in this book made me fall so in love with this series.
This book is a true masterpiece and I can’t wait to read what happens next to Cyrene and her friends on their journey to save the world.
Ms. Linde never disappoints and OMG!! What a set up for the final book. Loved those few stunners at the end. I will now be (in)patiently waiting for The Doma. It’s going to be one long YEAR! But when that day comes I have no doubt I’m going to yet again be blown away.
The Society is the fourth book in the Ascension series by K.A. Linde. This book is in no way a stand-alone instead it contains a storyline that is so elaborate and fascinating I honestly have no idea how she keeps making it better every time but once again I am in awe of her skills.
Picking up right after the desolate ending in – The Consort – Cyrene and her crew have a mission to fulfill and need to find a way to reach a land where no one they know of has ever traveled. There is great danger before them and every obstacle you can imagine but Cyrene is determined to save the people of Emporia from a fate worse than death.
Many mysteries were answered but a few still remain while Cyrene gears up for the final fight.
There is not a YA paranormal series I would recommend more highly than this one! I really would give it more than 5 stars if I could – it is that darn good!
Wow. There are so many twists and obstacles that Cyrene faces that I really didn’t know where she’d turn half of the time. And Kael…he’s really going full steam ahead and I worried what Cyrene might return home to face. And where is Dean? Some of these questions are answered but I was shocked at what was revealed at the end of this book. Where do we go from here? I’m not sure but I know I just cannot wait to find out!
I love this series so much. There are so many turns and mysteries unraveling that I can’t put it down. I don’t know how I will survive waiting for the next book since I just devoured the fourth! Great fantasy series.
I’ve said this for the previous 3 books. This is by far my favorite series from K.A. Linde. The down side to this series, its that each book release is soooooooooooo far apart that is maddening.
Do yourself a favor and re-read the series so that you can truly enjoy this book!!
Book number FOUR- The Society is HUGE. It’s 600 pages, OMG. I was so excited when I saw how big. The wait was def worth this book. DRAGONS! Magic and DRAGONS. Must I say anything else?
We meet a lot of new people. The Society (obviously), lots of Fae’s, DRAGONS. Darkness. New revelations, new people, new places, new magic, DRAGONS, new attractions. AHHH its just such a wonderful story.
I could not put the book down, I’m just upset I have to wait until OCTOBER 2019.
Pleaseeeeeeeee continue this journey with me and read the book. Join my obsession with the FANTASY AND DRAGONS that is The Society.
K.A. Linde has this power to bring out emotions from the readers. Don’t throw the book bcause DRAGONS!!
My review feels like it should just go something like this
1. I like big books and I can not lie!
2. Cover Love!
3. This series grows you.
4. Action!
5. Adventure!
6. Twists and Turns!
7. Kick Butt (Thanks to Amazon I can’t say what I really want to, ha) Heroine!
8. Amazing Secondary Characters.
9. Swoon-worthy romance.
10. Dragons!
11. This is a must read!
12. Did I mention, DRAGONS!!!!
When I began this series back at The Affiliate I liked it, but it wasn’t a total favorite of mine. Wow, how times change and a series grows over 4 books. I am a total convert to the love for this series. K.A. Linde has found her voice when it comes to YA and it is gorgeous.
The Society is a huge book, 600 pages huge, but you would never know it because it reads so easily. This story is encompassing, it is going to grab you and hold you to it until you come to that final page, leaving you breathless and unable to believe that you went through 600 pages that fast.
One thing about this series, you do not want pick up any book and just start in a random place. Make sure that you read this series from book 1, The Affiliate forward, they all interconnect and if you try and pop in a random book you will be lost. Book 4, The Society starts right in where The Consort left off. Cyrena is off on an epic journey to save a friend and bring back dragons to save…well everyone. She is an awesome heroine who just becomes even more kick butt through this book. Cyrena’s character development through this entire series has been wonderful to ‘watch’ and wow, with this book she really comes into her own.
K.A. Linde really gives us everything in this book and just when you think everything is coming together she shocks us with unexpected twists and turns that will leave you gasping and begging for the next book…which sadly won’t come out for another year *cue the tears*. I love the connection of all the characters in this book, Cyrena’s ‘gang of friends’ is amazing and all back together and I just can’t get enough of them. I am going to need stories for everyone, EVERY ONE. Hahaha.
If you are looking for a new series to start that is full of action and adventure look no further than this series. K.A. Linde has created a world that you won’t want to leave.
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This book is everything! Everything. Book 4. Oh how I’ve longed for book 4. Perhaps one of the best things about this series is getting to revisit the characters I’ve been separated from for so long. A year between books allows me to go back to the beginning over and over again each year to refresh on the characters I love. But this one was worth the wait. We get questions answered, leave with even more questions, and of course, DRAGONS! I love every book K.A Linde writes, but my goodness something about this book just had me even more immersed in it than all the others. Perhaps seeing dragons in the last season of GOT made this book even more fascinating. We get more magic, more journeys into the unknown, and get to finally see dragons. While following my favorite characters through this journey I have been all over the place on who to trust, who is an enemy and who Cyrene can truly trust. Kyla knows just how to mix enough angst into each book that you never know what to expect out of it and she surprises me around ever corner. I cant wait to find out what happens in the last book and see how our friends all survive.
A great fantasy world!
So, I will be the first to admit that I am not usually a fantasy reader. However, I had the awesome opportunity to start reading this series, and I love K.A. Linde, so I thought I’d give it a try. I am so happy I was able to, this series has blown me out of the water. I gobbled up the first three, and The Society was no different. It picks up right after The Consort left off, and yes, you must read these in order. The Society finds Cyrene and her friends in search of the dragons, however, no one has seen a dragon in many years. Along the way, they find adventure, danger, and more allies and adversaries. The stunning conclusion makes you thirsty for more.
I loved the world that Ms. Linde has created, it’s both dark and light, good and evil, and the characters come to life. The magic is all encompassing, and I can’t wait for the conclusion!
You guys!! This is the best one yet. I don’t even want to think about how awesome the next one will be because it’s going to end and that makes me SO SAD.
This book was everything I never knew I wanted. It’s magical of course, but the dragons add so much more. Cyrene is still the most fierce, and everyone that makes up her tribe is still so loyal. The ending is heartbreaking and in true K.A. Linde form you are left hanging off a cliff with only your fingernails for support. But it’s always so worth it!!
I’m a huge fan of K.A. Linde and this is my absolute favorite series of hers. I’ve been following Cyrene’s story and couldn’t wait for this baby to come out! I definitely was not disappointed. New characters, a new world, and a whole new Cyrene who has grown and developed beautifully. I can’t wait to see how the rest of her story unfolds!!
Wow, what a book! I am normally not a fan of fantasy but Ms. Linde pulled me in with book one of the Ascension series. The story and the covers just keep getting better with each book. The Society was full of so many things I didn’t see coming. I am on a book high after finishing this book.
I love this group of characters and the bond they have. Cyrene is such a badass and there are dragons!! Who doesn’t like dragons? The gang is all back together to save her world. I have really missed these characters. Buckle up and get ready for an adventure you don’t want to miss.
This book is huge; I am talking 600 pages of pure genius. You will fly through this book and want more after it ends. I can’t wait for the last book in this series to see how things turn out. If you have never read this genre before this is the perfect series to start.
The other books in this series must be read before this one.
Cyrene is a good character and I highly enjoy reading her and her storyline.
This book is a massive 600 pages.
This story is my favorite out of this series so far.
Give me a minute to pick my chin up off the floor… What just happened? Mind = BLOWN! This was the most amazing book ever! I devoured it. I lived it. I loved it.
This is the fourth book in an amazingly well written epic fantasy series by an author I’ve definitely come to consider one of my personal favorites and who has become an automatic one click for me!
Cyrene is on a mission to save her world and to save her friend from dying and everything hinges on her being able to find the dragons she’s searching for. I love every single page I’ve read in this series and usually by the time a series gets to the fourth book it either comes to the point where it grabs hold of me for the long haul, or I lose interest and just give up completely on it. This remarkably well written series has a death grip on me and I hope it never lets me go! The way this author uses imagery and twists a fantastic tale filled with magic and wonder that is magnificent enough to bring out the inner child in even the most skeptical adult is what truly separates her from the rest in my personal opinion and I can’t recommend this mind blowing series enough to everyone to read!
Speaking of reading, I’d like to take a second to point out that it is absolutely necessary to read the entire series in order, starting with book one titled The Affiliate, before reading this one. Otherwise you’re not going to have a clue what is going on here since to say that a lot happens in each of these stories is a gross understatement. Trust me, it is well worth it to take the time to start from the beginning and you won’t regret it.
I just noticed that the final book in this series isn’t going to come out until this time next year and it’s going to kill me to have to wait that long to find out how everything turns out! If it isn’t overwhelmingly obvious by now, then I’ll say it one more time. I highly recommend reading this entire series by an author that I’ve come to love and I cannot wait for the next and final story in this wonderfully wonderful series to release!
~ Kristen
This book is big – like, HUGE big – in every sense.
First, there is its page count, which is around 600 pages. That’s right. SIX HUNDRED PAGES. But here’s the thing, dear readers: this doesn’t feel like a 600-page book. K A Linde has a fast, turbulent pace. Just when you think you can take a breath, she yanks you forward into the next piece of action. Even her downtimes are full of … stuff. Stuff that keeps this book moving forward and forward until you get to that CLIFFHANGER that KILLS ME.
Which brings me to the second sense: K A Linde packs just about everything you hope to read, dread reading, and didn’t even think about reading when it comes to Cyrene and her merry band of dragons.
In case you aren’t familiar with this series, The Society is the fourth of five books, and you really do need to read the previous three in order to appreciate (much less understand) this one. So if you have not read the first three books in the series, stop reading this review just in case I give away something.
Okay, so Cyrene is determined to find those dragons and heal her BFF, but of course none of this comes easily. Fortunately, Dean is around, and where there is Dean, there is swoon-worthy romantical … stuff.
This book exhausted me by the end. I was physically spent from all of the action, yet I also felt emotionally charged, if that makes sense. K A Linde puts you in this world she made up and invests you so fully that when you finish the book, you look around at your reality and wonder where it came from. You’re supposed to be with Cyrene and Dean!
That cliffhanger. How is K A Linde going to get her characters through what befalls them? Knowing her, it will be one breathtaking ride.