Reviews

The Ascenditure by Robyn Dabney

aylea's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

cross_a16's review

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

4.5 stars rounded up! I went a little outside of my typical genres of thrillers/horror to try out this dystopian fantasy adventure novel and there are a lot of things I really like about it. The writing and character development are amazing. I love the themes that are touched on in this book as well including girl power, loyalty, and standing up for what is right. Klarke is a wonderful, strong protagonist and she makes this book even more enjoyable. She takes a stand for what she believes in regardless of the possible consequences and she is admirable. This is a great book for fans of The Hunger Games. The pacing of this book is medium I would say, but it felt like it dragged at times for me, since I am typically drawn to faster paced reads. Overall, this is a great book packed with great themes and I recommend it!

Thank you to Netgalley and Regal House Publishing/Fitzroy Books for the opportunity to read this advance copy!

dana_loves_books's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Ascenditure

Robyn Dabney 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 stars

OK, I’m a start out by saying… This. Book. Is. Fantastic! The Ascenditure, may be a YA novel but it’s literally for everyone. The world building that Robyn Dabney has made, incredible! All  the vivid imagery, story of exploration, and friggin girl power! Yes, 1000 x’s Yes!

The MC  Klarke Asher, this chick is the epitome of determination. In a world where boys rule on and off the climbing team, females have their own place and it’s definitely not on the team. Klarke makes her place despite everything she has thrown at her. Her ambition and determination is incredible.

There was so much action, adventure, fantasy, and mystery in this book. You’ll be on the edge of your seat, anxious for what’s going to happen next. This was a fast paced adventure that I didn’t want to end. 

Robyn Dabney had a fan for life after this incredible story! I highly recommend everyone read it. My 15 year old daughter is reading it now and she absolutely loves it as well. 

flowers_fiction's review

4.0

Thanks for NetGalley for giving me an E-Arc of this book. When I saw the cover and the description of the book it got me interested. The concept of the book was cool and not very like the usual fantasy I read so it took me a little bit to get used to.

The book involves themes of patriarchy, class systems both which I have a deep interest in. The book is also full of mystery with us the reader and in the book trying to work out who is trying to stop Klarke and also who are klarkes parents? This is a great read for readers interested in fantasy, and young women fighting what is right.