Ascendent by Tal Bauer

282 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance emotional fast-paced
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Description

Sasha Andreyev grew up on the wrong side of nowhere, dreaming of starlight as he strangled a secret. He fled, enlisting in the Russian Army, and worked his way up the ranks. Years later, after surviving a beating and being left for dead, he found ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
adventurous 50%
reflective 44%
tense 38%
challenging 27%
dark 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
hopeful 16%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.05

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