Review: Ascension: Return of the Gods by Stephen H. King
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 3, 2012
This is the first novel I have read by Mr. King.A fantasy novel featuring Gods, Goddesses, magical beings and humans living life as each is meant to live it. But at least one person is not happy with the situation. Crystal is married to a god by whom she has two children. He has promised to help her become a Goddess so they can live throughout eternity together but so far that has not happened. Crystal has decided to force the issue with him and demand he fulfil the bargain between them.But how does one become a Goddess? Do you knock on the door and ask to be let in? Is there some magical spell that leads to eternal life? Or is it something else. A quality only some humans posses that makes them eligible. Is it possible to learn to be a Goddess? Is there a school for trainees?Or more simply could it be all of the above and more. Is there a quest involved and if so, what kind of quest? There are many. Does Crystal need to find something to help her or does she need to find herself.All these questions are answered in the story.This was a very well written novel with lots of interesting characters, informative situations and unique premises. It was fun to read and kept you wondering what would happen to Crystal next. The dialogue for the most part was realistic and the scenes were well set.Most of the story moves with good flow but there are times it drags down a bit with too much information about one subject for too long but not so much that you lose interest. A bit wordy in places although not overly distracting. I would recommend a bit of cutting.Mr. King certainly shows talent for the genre and understands how to weave a fantasy setting. There is a good deal of back story which is important and I was left wondering if I was reading the second book of a series.Overall a good novel that I would recommend to people who love fantasy and especially Gods and Goddesses.Read time: 3 hoursKaren Bryant DoeringParent's Little Black Book