Gods Above and Below: The Ascendant Fae: Book One

Rian Eberna is a high school senior trapped in the suffocating monotony of her small town, tethered to a predictable boyfriend and a life that feels increasingly hollow. While her peers obsess over social hierarchy, Rian harbors a dangerous, secret fascination with the Ascendant Fae—powerful, god-like beings whose volatile magic keeps the world from descending into chaos. To most, the Fae are untouchable protectors, but to Rian, they represent a forbidden allure she cannot ignore.

Everything shifts when Gabe arrives. With his otherworldly grace and an unexpected, gentle kindness, he immediately dismantles Rian’s defenses. As a paranormal romance steeped in high-stakes academy tropes, the tension between them is electric and instantly impossible. Gabe is everything Rian shouldn't want, and the barriers between them—ranging from her existing relationship to the terrifying chasm between their species—feel insurmountable.

This gripping series opener masterfully blends dark, atmospheric magic with the ache of star-crossed longing. If you crave stories where forbidden love collides with mythic power, prepare to be spellbound. Rian is about to discover that some secrets are worth the risk of being burned, and in a world ruled by gods, the most dangerous thing she can do is fall in love.