{"product_id":"9781761353161","title":"The Ascension of Souls","description":"Author: Wesson, Bronte-Marie\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781761353161\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 416\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Bronte-Marie Wesson weaves identity, magic, and politics together into a beautiful tapestry of story. \u003ci\u003eThe Ascension of Souls\u003c\/i\u003e is an exploration of destiny and reincarnation, which formed an addictively intricate and immersive web of colliding characters and motives. I loved it.' - SenLinYu, author of \u003ci\u003eAlchemised\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe first book in an epic new fantasy series for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Jasmine Throne\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShe Who Became the Sun \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA broken prophecy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn a land where an ancient prophecy is renewed every generation, two countries are trapped in a repeating cycle of war. But the cycle is broken, and destiny is beginning to unravel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo people bound by fate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLuminara, a palace servant, sneaks into the birthday party of the newly anointed ruler, Rianthran, where the two form a forbidden bond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Rianthran prepares for the sacred ritual of Ascension, Luminara's secret powers start to make themselves known. Haunted by visions of the past and terrified of what it means for her country's future, Luminara must choose a side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne chance to right the world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs war looms, the Empire teeters on the edge of upheaval. Can the cycle be mended, the shared destiny of its people restored? Or will they forge a new future, free from the chains of prophecy?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first in the Broken Cycle trilogy, \u003ci\u003eThe Ascension of Souls\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic fantasy with intricate worldbuilding, complex characters, political schemes and a unique magic system.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46722418770078,"sku":"UBD-9781761353161","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781761353161.jpg?v=1776319353","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781761353161","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}