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celtic_oracle's review against another edition
2.0
I adore the original comic series, but this just didn’t do it for me.
rgag86's review against another edition
4.0
As a newly obsessed Runaways fan (comics and show), I thoroughly enjoyed this!
libreroaming's review against another edition
4.0
The Runaways rundown: an out of continuity novel that is set after the first arc of the Runaways comic, "Pride and Joy." So a warning to those TV show only fans, this might spoil the later season of the TV show. Although who knows since the TV plot has gone so far off the rails?
The original crew are back and dealing with the fallout their parents' deaths have created in terms of a power vacuum in Los Angeles' underworld. It's a good set up where they have to contend with new wannabe Pride cultists and the renovated Masters of Evil. However, since the novel is set up as a mid-series arc the mandatory return to comic status quo makes the stakes rather impermanent.
Character-wise, the group are familiar in their characterization but lack that special tone BKV imbued them with. So while all of the broad motivations are there and make sense, readers won't get any memorable zingers like "What's your superpower?" "A bad upbringing" or the prickly yet sincere complications the characters show to each other.
As for being a novel worthy on its own merits, it's fine. The plot isn't groundbreaking and a tad predictable but it speeds along at its pace. While the theme of "teens on the run from authority to try and help disenfranchised" is enough of a sell on its own, it isn't the first thing I would give to someone who had never heard of Runaways.
Overall, a good 3 star book. One star added for all the Gert/Chase scenes because it took this long to get some more material for a great OTP.
The original crew are back and dealing with the fallout their parents' deaths have created in terms of a power vacuum in Los Angeles' underworld. It's a good set up where they have to contend with new wannabe Pride cultists and the renovated Masters of Evil. However, since the novel is set up as a mid-series arc the mandatory return to comic status quo makes the stakes rather impermanent.
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For example, you had to know the two new Runaway recruits were going to be temporary, making it that much easier to assume they would betray the group ala Topher in the comics.Character-wise, the group are familiar in their characterization but lack that special tone BKV imbued them with. So while all of the broad motivations are there and make sense, readers won't get any memorable zingers like "What's your superpower?" "A bad upbringing" or the prickly yet sincere complications the characters show to each other.
As for being a novel worthy on its own merits, it's fine. The plot isn't groundbreaking and a tad predictable but it speeds along at its pace. While the theme of "teens on the run from authority to try and help disenfranchised" is enough of a sell on its own, it isn't the first thing I would give to someone who had never heard of Runaways.
Overall, a good 3 star book. One star added for all the Gert/Chase scenes because it took this long to get some more material for a great OTP.
sourbutchkid's review against another edition
3.0
This was… fine. Definitely not canon in any way whatsoever but I had fun for the most part. I kind of wish there had been time for more character stuff
lostinafairytale's review against another edition
2.0
My main issue with this is that you can clearly tell it's a man writing from a girl's POV when it's any of the girls' chapters. Within the first few pages, we get Karolina talking about how good she looks in a bikini (with three mentions of said bikini on one page) and Molly asking when she'll get boobs and if it will hurt. It just felt weird and not like stuff the Runaways would actually be worried about.
If you're looking for the Runaways in a different form, my advice is to just try the phenomenal TV show.
If you're looking for the Runaways in a different form, my advice is to just try the phenomenal TV show.
sharpiemyshoe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
rayofhope's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was a delightfully nostalgic visit to the Runaways. I personally prefer written to drawn stories and so I really enjoyed being able to hang out in these characters heads and sit with their thoughts and emotions. I think the author captured the vibes of the original comics very well. The ending was very sweet and I especially liked the dynamic between Nico and Chase.
I listened to the audio book, and it was fun hearing Virginia Gardener (Karolina's actress) reading!
I listened to the audio book, and it was fun hearing Virginia Gardener (Karolina's actress) reading!
rapgod13's review
adventurous
3.0
i unfortunately and mistakenly used the audiobook as a pillow read which means i fell asleep many times as i read it and it kept going. the narrator was lovely to fall asleep to though.