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Glisser

by Jane Washington

Book 5 in Ironside Academy

Five books in, Jane Washington still finds new ways to make eleven people feel emotionally distinct. The rebellion stalls, the relationships don't, and Glisser rewards the wait with the series' most explicit intimacy yet.

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goodreads 4.38/5 9,384 ratings

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Content warnings: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Child abuse (referenced), Child neglect, Child sexual abuse, Childhood trauma, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Substance abuse, Human trafficking, Torture, Bullying, PTSD, Death, Grief, Blood, Gore, Violence, Breath play (CW)

Length612 pages

Series statusCompleted series · 6 books

Spice5/5 · Passionate / intense

PacingSlow

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

Polyamorous
Why Choose / Reverse Harem
Slow burn
High
Passionate / intense
Addictive read

Possessive alpha
Kinky / adventurous
Found family feels
Morally gray
Fated mates
Dominant vibes
Tension finally satisfied
Professor/mentor
Age gap romance
Submissive vibes
Book hangover incoming
Protective love interest
Power imbalance
Power dynamic
Possessive love interest
Praise-focused
Edging/denial
Found family
Slow burn with late spice
Praise kink
Soft dom energy
Control in bedroom only
Power exchange soft
Possessive/protective
Tension
Anticipation
BDSM elements
Power exchange
Impact play (spanking/hitting)
Bondage/restraint
Choking/breath play
Dominance
Exhibitionism

Fantasy promise

Omegaverse
Reverse harem / why choose
Academy / campus
Academy / school
Other
Multiple partners (consensual)

Reality show / film set / media
Dystopian
Omegaverse / ABO
Prison / captivity
Paranormal
Contemporary
Forced proximity
Secret relationship
Forbidden love
Friends to lovers
Teacher/student (adult)
Hurt/comfort

Reading experience

Multi-POV
Slow
Dark
Emotional
Heavy
Performer

Tense
Character-driven
Damaged survivor
MC 20-30
Athlete
Intense
Immersive
Steamy
Banter-heavy
Humorous
Dramatic
Power corrupts
Series binge material
Morally complex
Comfort read vibes

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Different because

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Different because

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Book details

Length: 612 pages
Publisher: Jane Washington
Language: English
Format: Book