The Ashtapadan: Queen's gambit

By Silver Liver

A book by a Russian queer person that reflects the reality they have to grapple with.

Gentry thought she escaped when she managed to run away from the Patriotic Youth camp. But time showed it wasn't much better in the city. After her friend disappears into the mysterious city of Ashtapada, she decides to risk it all and find this place that calls itself Heaven on Earth. Is it really the beacon of freedom, acceptance and self-expression? Is it true that it is run by AI? How hard will it be to find Gentry's friend here? Finally, how is she supposed to choose between the two most beautiful men she meets there?

Themes of the book include: (Spoilers )

Female Gaze
Polyamory
Transhumanism
Mystery
Male/Male couple
Plot-heavy narration style
Dual POV
Allusions to past sexual assault and grooming (not graphic)
Homophobia
Major character "death"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DZHBQM9J
• ISBN13: 9798312999594
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"