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Deceptions

Ascendant, Book 3

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Deceptions

By: Craig Alanson
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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Koren Bladewell now knows he is a wizard, but he is lost in the wilderness, cut off from help, and unable to use his powers. The enemy is poised at the border with an overwhelming invasion force, and it will take wizards, soldiers and a young, untested princess to hold off defeat long enough for Koren to be trained and grow into his power. But he might not wish to help those who deceived him and destroyed his life.

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Another awesome book by Craig Alanson. Had me on the edge the whole time and I never wanted to stop listening. Narration is awesome too with each character being distinctly different.

Fantastic!

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Delivers!! This book is all that you could hope for in an audiobook. Can't wait for Mavericks to be released.

This Author...

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Very much enjoyed this series, burnt through all three books in less than a week. The only issue now being; I need to find another series. Definitely recommend for a comfortable and enjoyable read.

Spellbound

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This series is really excellent and the narration is outstanding too. Great characters, strong plot and great writing combine to make this last novel in the series exceptional.

Outstanding

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i love fantasy where you want to live in the kingdom and feel fondly about all the characters. This is it 🤗

so bloody good

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This is the third and final book of the Ascendant series. I have enjoyed these three books. The story has been a bit different from the usual wizard stories.

The narrating of these books has been very good.

I enjoyed the ending.

Well done Craig Alanson. These books are certainly a change from the Expeditionary Force series.

Love it.

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Good story but too long with unnecessary repetition. Enjoyed overall thoug.
Alanson is a fine author.

Goid story

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was one of those storys that keeps you on the edge of your seat. fun ro listern too

what a joy

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Very well read, great series, keeps you wanting to listen, will keep an eye out for more in series

Great

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I enjoyed the story, but there were a few things that were a bit annoying.

The narrator made some of the 'smart' people sound dopey
A lot of 'but then's throughout the story
A lot of repetition, it feels like a radio broadcast at times. Repeating reasons why things happen etc isn't really necessary in a short book, you don't have to keep the people who tune in late up to date.

Overall, it's a bit like it is written to late primary readers (maybe it was, I don't know), but the story was enjoyable.

Not too bad, but could be better

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