In "Ascendant" by Diana Peterfreund, the story follows the aftermath of a catastrophic event that unveils the hidden powers of a select group known as the "Ascendants." These young individuals, chosen for their unique abilities, must navigate a world where their powers are both a gift and a curse. As they confront alarming threats and uncover conspiracies, they grapple with their identities and the responsibilities that accompany their gifts. The narrative weaves together themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle for control in a society that fears what it can't understand, culminating in a high-stakes battle for their futures. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Killer Unicorns .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2012 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .