Review: Ascension rises to the occasion and further elevates the series!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 22, 2013
I have been a fan of this series since the first book, The Conduit, and therefore was anxious to read more.  Ascension delivers an action-packed continuation to The Gryphon Series.  The final battle has descended on the Garrett clan and it is up to Celeste and her siblings to save the world from The Dark Army.  Together they band together with various characters from previous novels, some coming back in a surprising way, to take down the demons who wish to take over our world.  The characters remain lovable and endearing, and the byplay between them is full of wit and humor.  In the face of total destruction, they still find time to harass one another.  There are a number of surprising twists and turns that will leave one breathless.  Some of the twists I had hoped for, while others left me reeling in shock, but in a good way.Mythical creatures abound, the action is spectacular, and the wit and humor is out of this world.  Really, what more could one ask for in a novel?  Ascension had me glued to my seat from start to finish.  I enjoyed it so much that I have read 2-3 times already, laughing and crying my way through each reading.  This is one book that I plan to reread many times over the years.  I wish that I could tell you more, but I don't believe in giving a reader spoilers as I believe it detracts from one's enjoyment of the book.  I hope to see more from this author, and this series, very soon as I am sitting on pins and needles, wondering how life is going to change for the Garretts after the final showdown.  Or is it?All in all, this is a fantastic novel, though I would recommend for new readers to the series to start with The Conduit so that you can understand all of the back-stories of the characters.  While this could very easily stand on its own, a deeper understanding and appreciation can only be gained by reading the entire series from start to finish.  I highly recommend this book and its series to anyone of any age, just prepare to strap yourself in for a thrilling ride, as you will visit places from a small, sleepy town in the States to Ireland, and various points in between, including a couple of supernatural venues as well.  Witty and action-packed, truly, who could ask for more?