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Wistful Ascending by JCM Berne

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SPFBO8 SPSFC 2022 SPSFC 2023

A superhero space opera for grownups. For fans of Invincible and Marvel Cinematic Universe films who like a little hard science fiction in their superheroes. If Thor and Harry Dresden combined in a transporter accident.

Adult • Fantasy/Superheroes • Science Fiction/Space Opera

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lamichi author

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others

Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging

Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

Fun escapism story featuring a sort of hybrid human with a saiyajin-esque alien race named Rohan. Lives in a space station where he tugs spaceships to port, has lunch a lot, chats with friends, goes on dates, slugs kaijus and aliens in outer space. Worth reading to have fun.

CJDaley author

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear

Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions

Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

For fans of Guardians of the Galaxy with some real grit like Watchmen or The Boys. These ‘superheroes’ will save the galaxy, but they will also snap your neck for looking at them wrong.

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rainanightingale author / book blogger

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others

Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions

Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Submitted by SKaeth on 2022-05-24T22:39:44Z