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The Starter

Scott Sigler (2010)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesGFL (Galactic Football League) #2
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.42
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageStrong

Trigger warnings

ViolenceGraphic ViolenceBlood

Positive tags

Coming of AgeAdventureFriendshipSelf-Discovery

Hero archetypes

AthleteComing-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Alien Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeFound FamilyUnderdog StoryTraining ArcNon-Western Setting

Themes

AmbitionCompetitionTeam DynamicsSpecies RelationsComing of AgeProving OneselfLoyalty

Synopsis

Nineteen-year-old rookie quarterback Quentin Barnes, having led his team, the Ionath Krakens, to a lower-tier championship, sets his sights on claiming the top, Tier One, prize.

Tags

Sports FictionMilitary Science FictionSpace OperaScience Fiction