Ascendants: Awakening (Book 1) MxM

In the heart of New York City, where the routine hustle and bustle blends with the vibrant spirit of the arts, 22-year-old Ryn Lockland leads what many would call an ordinary life. By day, he is a dedicated coffee barista, serving up the perfect brew to the morning rush; by night, he poured his heart out in smoky bars and acoustic showcases with dreams of making it in as a singer.
But everything changed on the eve of his 23rd birthday. That night, under the glow of a full moon, Ryn's world is shattered as a hidden lineage of magic that coursed through his veins is awakened. The latent magic within him threatened to unravel the delicate balance between the mundane and the supernatural as it stirred the attention of dark forces that had long ruled in the shadows. A generation of witches controlled by a ragging tyrant and his elite children. Whose iron grip extended not only over the covens of witches and magical beings but also threatened the human realm itself.

A bond with an exiled Prince, an unlikely alliance with a group of misfits rebels; Together, they embark on a treacherous journey into the depths of forgotten magic, ancient creatures of lore , unraveling the secrets of the past, enchanted ruins and realms hidden from human eyes. In a world filled with betrayal, death & shadows, Ryn must lead the path to freedom, not just for himself but for everyone who dares to believe in the power of change.