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jaymeks's review against another edition
2.0
I thought the book was just ok... There were a lot of cliches, in my opinion, that the author was trying to avoid, but fell into anyhow.
I felt it was more a TV show mystery than a well developed story. I had the ending pegged well before the last few pages, and wasn't impressed with the choices of the characters.
I guess my problem is I went into this expecting something much more super hero related; something dark and mysterious, not another police show knockoff.
There were strengths though, but not enough to overcome the issues I had with the book.
With all that said, it has a badass cover.
I felt it was more a TV show mystery than a well developed story. I had the ending pegged well before the last few pages, and wasn't impressed with the choices of the characters.
I guess my problem is I went into this expecting something much more super hero related; something dark and mysterious, not another police show knockoff.
There were strengths though, but not enough to overcome the issues I had with the book.
With all that said, it has a badass cover.
apatrick's review against another edition
5.0
I read this almost in one setting (short break for dinner with in-laws). It's great. Reminded me a little of Soon I will be Invincible. Protagonist is the daughter of two superheros, but has no powers herself. It's a non-comic-book comic book if that makes any sense at all.
lavendermarch's review against another edition
5.0
This book was very good. 5 stars. The characters were awesome, and even though I didn't start shipping Celia and Mentis until the last third of the book, they were very cute together. I liked that the sex was the "they had sex" type, which is the kind I feel comfortable reading about. I'm sad her dad died. He was a bit of an ass, and a jerk, but he grew on me. I really liked how the mystery aspect of this book was spun. It was a big part of the book, but it was portrayed in an intriguing way, around an exciting topic - superhumans. Like I said, the romance was cute, the plot twists were shocking, and the book was everything I expected it to be and more. Yaysies for the author, and I hope that there is a sequel.
mdlaclair's review against another edition
4.0
This is a interesting look behind the superhero custom! lots of emotions in this book.
taleisin's review against another edition
4.0
What a fun read! In a world where superheroes are accepted, the daughter of the two most powerful has no powers of her own and is a forensic accountant. It really is a story of a young woman trying to carve her own identity in the world.
Also, another interesting tidbit. In the world of Commerce City the first super hero was Hawk, an archer, who had no superpowers at all.
Also, another interesting tidbit. In the world of Commerce City the first super hero was Hawk, an archer, who had no superpowers at all.
margaretkearney's review against another edition
5.0
About a year or so ago Nathan Fillion recommended this book on twitter and being a die-hard fan I put it on my to-read list.I finally bought it last month and read it this week.Thank you Mr Fillion.I loved this book.Its fun,well-written with a brilliant plot and great characters.It centers on Celia,a normal forensic account who also happens the daughter of Commercial City's richest society couple who als happen to be the unmasked leaders of a group of superheroes that protect the city from supervillians.It deals with what its like to grow up with superhero parents,constantly being kidnapped and trying to find your own way.Theres a supervillian with a master plan,a complicated romance,family drama and a few twists.I can completely recommend this book to others (in fact I have) and I will definitely be reading more by this author.Nathan Fillion also recommended Ex-Heroes which I will also be reading.
sandeestarlite's review against another edition
5.0
Celia is the daughter of superheroes. She has no powers of her own. Imagine growing up in that shadow. This is well done chicklit.
upstatelibrarygal's review against another edition
4.0
This book isn't a graphic novel or comic book, but I can't help but think of it as such. The pace was fast, and the characters (many of them with superhuman powers) evoke that comic book feel. And yet, there is also a strong "character" component to this book. The complex relationship between the all too human protagonist and her "superhuman" parents lends emotional heft to the story.
philomath_in_phila's review against another edition
4.0
The book was about becoming an adult who has lived in their parents' shadow and had to deal with their expectations.