#superhero book

[silentstaresfanficandfanart]

Drew this lil art of acianne and some other lil sketches, i was going for something like a studio ghibli inspired style cause I wanted to see if I could do it- ehehe :)

I still cant believe i finished writing my first book and publishing it TTOTT im still so happy...heres a link to it if you want to check it out, though i have to wonder, does she still count as an oc only?

[starrlikesbooks]

So pumped to start this book! I've been in such a superhero mood lately and this book sounds perfect 🎉

[jamiesshelves]

Book: Renegades Series: Renegades (Book 1) Author: Marissa Meyer Pages: 552 Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) Favorite Quote: “One cannot be brave who has no fear.” Recommendation: If you like strong characters and relationships (platonic and romantic), anti-heroes, morally grey characters, awesome super powers, x-men

Synopsis:

Secret Identities. Extraordinary Powers. She wants vengeance. He wants justice. The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies — humans with extraordinary abilities — who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone... except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice — and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both.

My Opinion:

THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING I COULD’VE HOPED FOR AND SO MUCH MORE!!! I can’t think of anything wrong with it!

The characters were all incredible! And the relationships were so good!!! I need Nova and Adrian to be together!

The powers in this book are so cool! Some are more typical like invisibility and super strength, but the main characters have more unique abilities like bringing drawings to life, and turning ones own blood into weapons.

It did an amazing job of showing that there isn’t just hero and villain. Both categories have their reasons and want something good, but both sides also have things they do that are wrong. Meyer somehow has me rooting for both, yet wanting neither to fully succeed.

THE ENDING!! LIKE HOLY CRAP THAT ENDING! I’m so excited to read Archenemies!!

Full Review | My Reviews | Bookstagram | Ko-Fi

[libertyreads]

Book Review #81 of 2018:

Archenemies by Marissa Meyer. Rating: 4.75 Stars.

Read from November 8 to November 10.

I was so excited to jump back into the world of the Renegades after having read the first book back in January. I loved seeing more of Ruby and Oscar being awkward, I loved seeing more of Simon and Hugh being domestic, and I adored, adored everything I read from Adrian’s house toward the middle of this book.

I’ve always loved the idea of a spy within the government and we get to see it this time in the form of Nova. She’s doing more of the balancing act in this one and it’s wonderful to see her questioning her feelings and her motives. I can also understand her reasoning for a lot of her opinions and her actions. I know why she behaves the way she does and why she has the belief system she does. Which is always good when you have such a morally gray character. It was also good to watch Adrian become more of a gray character as this book went on. He’s known for being such a goody-goody, but seeing him question the actions of the council was enjoyable.

The one thing I wish I had seen more of was the Anarchists and the pressure they’re putting on Nova to do her job unwaveringly. I felt like we got a little bit of that with Honey toward the end of the novel, but I wish there had been more of these moments scattered throughout the book.

It was an amazing read as always and I cannot believe I have to wait another year for the next one.

[agoodslowclapmoment]

seriously considering making a “Why you should read Super Powereds by Drew Hayes” power point post since there is zero (0) tumblr posts about it

[thequeeryareader]

Dreadnought/ Sovereign by April Daniels Great for: Everyone! Especially 14+ trans girls. Score: 10/10 for both books

Dreadnought: Dreadnought is a superhero story about a young trans girl who is given the powers of the first superhero, Dreadnought, when the previous superhero died and passed on his mantle. But, at the same time, he also gives her her ideal body- a girls body. Danny, now Danielle, has to manage becoming the most powerful superhero as well as dealing with her family and fellow superheroes reactions to her now having a female body, all while the world’s worst, seemingly dead, supervillain is planning the worst possible attack on earth.

Dreadnought is so much fun that I spent most of it grinning from ear to ear. Danny is funny, charming and incredibly brave, never backing down from a fight. You can’t help but love her, or her too closest friends, Doctor Impossible and Calamity, who are also superheroes. I especially can’t help but love Danny’s geekines, as she secretly fangirls over the superheroes that she works with, and tries to hide her crush on Valkerie, the winged, centuries-old norse superhero. Her biggest battles, though, are with the witch graywytch and her father, who both refuse to accept her as a girl. As Danny struggles with this, you see how heartbreakingly brave she is over the course of the novel. Her fellow superheroes are just as great to read as Danny is- Calamity is a vigilante who guides Danny through her first forays of superheroism. While working, she talks and acts like a proper western hero- its equal parts funny and adorable, and I loved her just as much as Danny. And then there’s Doc Impossible, Danny’s closest ally within the superhero league, who is a genius, creating amazing hyper-tech suits and gadgets, and is great maverick badass. In an iconic final fight, Danny proves herself to be one of the greatest superheroes ever written, who very much reminded me of a combination of wonder woman and batman. She’s so much fun to read that I couldn’t wait to see her story continue.

(SPOILERS FOR DREADNOUGHT)

Sovereign: With only Danny, Doc and Greywych left in the federation, and Greywych openly hating Danny and refusing to do any hero work, it’s all up to Danny. The dreaded Nemesis looms large and is giving people more powers than ever before. Danny, Doc, Calamity and new additions, gender queer superhero Kinetiq and Dreadnought’s lawyer and publicist Cecilia stand as the first line of defence for New Port and the world as someone tries to harness the power of Nemesis for the own ends. On top of that, Danny struggling against the legal system as she tries to divorce from her parents to be free of the once and for all. April Daniels managed to create an even better sequel to Dreadnought that creates amazing representations of struggles with ptsd, alcoholism and the first example of a disabled queer woman that I’ve seen, while also making sure to highlight Danny’s privilege as a white girl and shows superheroes of other races and gender identities. From the heroes to the villains, they’re all a delight to read, and it’s amazing to see a more complicated depiction of a superhero that doesn’t just show good vs evil. The relationship between Danny and Sara, though, was my favourite part of the novel, as they work together and become closer. It was especially fun to see Danny’s crush on her, again reminding us that’s she still just a teenager. It was also really great to see the kind of student mentor relationship between Doc and Danny as they both worry about the effects of their work on each other and try to help each other work through their issues after the trauma of the fight with Mistress Mischief. The Dreadnought series is absolutely amazing, and one of the best superhero stories that I’ve ever reyad. Danny is an amazing and iconic hero perfect for today’s world, as well as her amazing friends. If you read any YA series, make it Dreadnought.

[libraryknight]

Bookish Expectations

Started by @logarithmicpanda

I was tagged by @the-forest-of-books

Pick a book you haven’t read yet. Write a couple (or more) lines about what you expect from the book (it can be in terms of story, characters, feelings… Whatever you think about!) Use the hashtag “bookish expectations”, tag a couple of your friends, and let’s get this thing rolling!

I pick Wearing the Cape by Marion G. Harmon (the newest addition to my TBR stack)

Based on the cover and back text, I’m expecting the tale of a college student who develops superpowers, becomes a sidekick, then has to “become” a superhero and save the world. I’m also expecting some humor and an interesting, well-written world (since this novel has spawned sequels, a spin-off starring a vampire, and a roleplaying game).

I tag @ladyknighttime, @lauravanarendonkbaugh, and @justice-lives, as well as anyone else who wants to do this.