Friday, 13 November 2026

Book Review: The Fifth Ascendant by Joshua Grant

 

Book Review

 


Basic Details:

Book Title: The Fifth Ascendant Volume I

Subtitle: The Ascendants Graphic Novel Book 1

Author: Joshua Grant

Genre: Crime, Thriller & Mystery

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series? N/A

Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HQGBTKR1

 

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This isn’t the sort of book I usually go for. A comic in steampunk fashion. Meet Kal, a teenager who awakens to his powers. The book is full of monsters, spaceships and danger.

What I liked about the book:

I enjoyed the book in its entirety.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The meeting with other kids.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the book in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first in a series, which suggests more books will follow.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a steampunk, science-fiction comic book with beautiful artwork.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

 

Children

Yes

Young Adult

Yes

Adult

Yes

 

If you like science-fiction, monsters, steampunk and comic book stories, this book may be the one for you.

 

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Far above the monster and mist-filled surface of Drina in the beautiful floating city of Skytown, Fifth Ascendant Kal awakens to find himself face to face with a mysterious spirit kid that only he can see, setting events in motion with consequences far beyond his simple midnight raids into the Outer Wards.

Meanwhile, three kids arrive in Skytown on a secret mission, one that can save or doom the Heretic struggle against a mighty empire.

Airships, monsters, and magic all collide in this visual reimagining of Joshua Grant’s bestselling fantasy steampunk adventure series The Fifth Ascendant!

About the Author:

Bestselling author and comic creator Joshua Grant is a caring, hardworking chap who has had more than his fair share of adventure. He has survived a flash flood, encountered numerous bears, and sailed the ocean blue. Josh loves to read, write, play video games, and occasionally read up on the crazy science that’s happening in the world, but most of all he loves just getting people together to love, laugh, and grow alongside each other. Currently, Josh makes a living teaching and working with kids in various environments, with the occasional novel always in the works. To learn about his work, go to diabolicshrimp.com


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