Izaic Yorks writes a story of choosing Valor every day. Of seeing how one persons life can have a ripple effect and therefore change the world. And a story of that brings Mercy and Retribution head to head. The characters are so real, raw, and beautiful. The storyline is truly unlike anything you’ve read before with tense politics, well fleshed out cultures, and a journey that takes you around the world and into the hearts and mind of the characters. The magic is complex, dynamic, and makes you want to see more. There is love, war, and magic wrapped into the story of Ascendant: A Story of Valor and it’s a beautiful story that will leave you in tears, laughing, and cheering along.