Ascendent by Tal Bauer

268 pages first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

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 114 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
adventurous 47%
reflective 42%
tense 36%
challenging 26%
dark 26%
inspiring 26%
mysterious 26%
sad 26%
hopeful 21%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | Plot: 17% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.07

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