In a galaxy where light is weaponized and freedom extinguished, *The Celestial Prism of Kyntheris Ascendancy* by Spencer Livingston is a breathtaking epic of rebellion, sacrifice, and the enduring fight for balance.
Salia Tharn, a blind navigator, sees the cosmos through echotemporal currents—feeling the echoes of extinguished starlight to chart her path. Her gift makes her a ghost in the Ascendancy’s machine, until she’s abducted by the Umbra Accord, a rogue faction determined to awaken the Prism’s sentience and shatter the empire’s tyranny. Reluctant and untrusting, Salia is thrust into an alliance with Veyrth, a former Ascendancy soldier haunted by the parasitic symbiote, Nythra, that claws at his mind while granting him unimaginable power. Together, they must infiltrate the heart of the Ascendancy’s empire, Lumina Nex, a fortress of blinding light and technological horrors.
As Salia’s echotemporal senses unlock the Prism’s fragmented consciousness, she discovers a being enslaved, its essence manipulated to enforce the Ascendancy’s will. Veyrth, torn between his human will and Nythra’s whispers, must embrace the symbiote’s power to protect Salia and the rebellion’s fragile hope. But awakening the Prism comes at a cost: its freedom could save the galaxy—or plunge it into eternal darkness.
*A Celestial Prism of Kyntheris Ascendancy* is a riveting tale of cosmic rebellion, blending scientific marvels with profound humanistic themes. It’s a story of identity, power, and the delicate balance between light and shadow, told through the eyes of two unlikely allies whose journey will redefine the galaxy. Perfect for fans of *Dune* and *The Expanse*, this novel is an unforgettable odyssey of hope, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for freedom.
