Defalt

Can't get enough of this art style...

Plot thickens in the present and in a few flashbacks showing what characters were doing after the events of Descender but not much happens here.

Landscapes and some new, interesting creatures look beautiful but unfortunately there are a lot of grey and brown panels.

I hope it gets better in the next volume.

Ascender continues the story of Descender, but this time it's in a fantasy setting instead of sci-fi.

And this change may sound very sudden, but it was created by the same team, so for me it felt just as mind-bogglingly beautiful as the prequel. Locations, character designs, details—really nice.

Also the plot picks up after 10 years and even has some of the old characters—which obviously has changed a lot—and overall a similar atmosphere. The new characters are also quite interesting, but there aren't a lot of them. Considering it's just the first volume, the story still has a pretty good pacing, while making all the necessary introductions, and even a sense of mystery.

So if you like Descender, then definitely read this one.