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pause_theframe's review against another edition
4.0
What I Thought:
I did find this book rather enjoyable. Instead of the typical story of someone just becoming a superhero, and bam, they are already good at everything and know the ropes, we are given a story where superheroes happen everyday. We read along as they learn the ropes, get trained on how to control their powers and ultimately decide where they fit in, in the grand scheme of hero business.
Sure, most of them either choose to be a part of the main league of heroes or to help part time, but there are some who ultimately choose to do bad with what they have been given. The Teatime Anarchist is one of those such people, or at least we believe he is.
Throughout the story, we are hit with surprises, mishaps, fun and events that will change the world. All the while, we are learning these things from the perspective of a newly turned hero. She is caught in the middle of major events, whilst she is trying to learn about herself and decide who and what she wants to be. Ultimately, she has to make the decision of a lifetime- whether or not to trust what is in front of her. Can he be trusted?
I like the pace and style of this book. I also found the little snippets at the beginning of the chapter fun and interesting. It gave the book a different feel. I think the way that the book was written adds to it as, as mentioned, it gives the superhero world a new look, especially as we see them when they are completely new to the business.
I thought the pace was great, though at some moments it was slow, it did pick up and gain a lot of momentum thereafter. It is a unique book, with twists that you definitely won't expect and the characters are fun.
I did find this book rather enjoyable. Instead of the typical story of someone just becoming a superhero, and bam, they are already good at everything and know the ropes, we are given a story where superheroes happen everyday. We read along as they learn the ropes, get trained on how to control their powers and ultimately decide where they fit in, in the grand scheme of hero business.
Sure, most of them either choose to be a part of the main league of heroes or to help part time, but there are some who ultimately choose to do bad with what they have been given. The Teatime Anarchist is one of those such people, or at least we believe he is.
Throughout the story, we are hit with surprises, mishaps, fun and events that will change the world. All the while, we are learning these things from the perspective of a newly turned hero. She is caught in the middle of major events, whilst she is trying to learn about herself and decide who and what she wants to be. Ultimately, she has to make the decision of a lifetime- whether or not to trust what is in front of her. Can he be trusted?
I like the pace and style of this book. I also found the little snippets at the beginning of the chapter fun and interesting. It gave the book a different feel. I think the way that the book was written adds to it as, as mentioned, it gives the superhero world a new look, especially as we see them when they are completely new to the business.
I thought the pace was great, though at some moments it was slow, it did pick up and gain a lot of momentum thereafter. It is a unique book, with twists that you definitely won't expect and the characters are fun.
sadmanca's review against another edition
Wearing the Cape is a good superhero series; powers are generic compared to Worm's and tend to fall into common "packages" such as the protagonist being an Atlas class hero (flight, strength, durability). Think of it as a deconstruction of the genre rather than a full reconstruction like Worm.
The superheros organizations main day-to-day concern is being seen patrolling and helping people and building good will because they know one day things will go to shit in a huge villain attack and they will need the public on their side to reduce backlash.
Superheros have no legal powers but work with local police on enforcing warrants, including controversy about the use of "no knock" warrants against powered targets.
Aircraft have "powered assist lift here" markings indicating where a flying hero should lift from if supporting them in an emergency.
the Villain in the first book has a proper rational motivation and goals, even though this is not clear at first and he just seems like a random terrorist. I'd rate him as very compelling in characterization and motivation, but telling you why without major spoilers isn't possible.
Overall I'd say it's the best superhero series I've read other than Worm. Worm tying backstory and powers together via trigger event and making every power unique is missing, but I can't think of any other superhero setting that comes close to doing that as well as Worm.
The superheros organizations main day-to-day concern is being seen patrolling and helping people and building good will because they know one day things will go to shit in a huge villain attack and they will need the public on their side to reduce backlash.
Superheros have no legal powers but work with local police on enforcing warrants, including controversy about the use of "no knock" warrants against powered targets.
Aircraft have "powered assist lift here" markings indicating where a flying hero should lift from if supporting them in an emergency.
the Villain in the first book has a proper rational motivation and goals, even though this is not clear at first and he just seems like a random terrorist. I'd rate him as very compelling in characterization and motivation, but telling you why without major spoilers isn't possible.
Overall I'd say it's the best superhero series I've read other than Worm. Worm tying backstory and powers together via trigger event and making every power unique is missing, but I can't think of any other superhero setting that comes close to doing that as well as Worm.
emmie1507's review against another edition
2.0
The first third of the book was okay, not amazing but ok...
But then I found out there were NINE books in this series... THERE DO NOT NEED TO BE NINE BOOKS! Then I continued to read and suddenly she and her childhood celebrity crush got married... EXCUSE ME!!! YOU JUST MET!!! The main character is 18 ok... the dude she marries is 27... it just left me with an icky feeling.
In general, this book just left me with an icky feeling... I would not recommend this book to anyone... EVER.
But then I found out there were NINE books in this series... THERE DO NOT NEED TO BE NINE BOOKS! Then I continued to read and suddenly she and her childhood celebrity crush got married... EXCUSE ME!!! YOU JUST MET!!! The main character is 18 ok... the dude she marries is 27... it just left me with an icky feeling.
In general, this book just left me with an icky feeling... I would not recommend this book to anyone... EVER.
amnesiack's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed the world-building, the overall plot, and the concept of the Teatime Anarchist quite a bit. I was happy to see an awesome, in-control woman as the POV-character (despite not liking a lot of things about her), and I also enjoyed several of the side characters.
Unfortunately, there was a lot in the execution of this book with which to be disappointed.
I won't go into a full list of nit-picks, but the biggest issue is that it comes off as repeatedly, unthinkingly racist in its choices. While there are some side characters of other backgrounds, the primary characters are blond and blue-eyed, rich, high-society, and Christian. The majority of the villains are non-white (Mexican, Chinese, and Middle Eastern, and African-American primarily) terrorists or "gangbangers". While our protagonist is constantly referencing her Catholic faith as a source of strength and guidance, all the Muslim characters who appear are one-note jihadists whose religion makes them crazy and dangerous. Masked, identical vigilantes patrol the border between Mexico and America, referred to as "the most dangerous border in the world". Rap music is associated exclusively with supervillains. Etc.
It makes me sad, as I am interested in seeing where the overall plot goes in the series, but there's just too much here that makes me feel gross reading it.
Unfortunately, there was a lot in the execution of this book with which to be disappointed.
I won't go into a full list of nit-picks, but the biggest issue is that it comes off as repeatedly, unthinkingly racist in its choices. While there are some side characters of other backgrounds, the primary characters are blond and blue-eyed, rich, high-society, and Christian. The majority of the villains are non-white (Mexican, Chinese, and Middle Eastern, and African-American primarily) terrorists or "gangbangers". While our protagonist is constantly referencing her Catholic faith as a source of strength and guidance, all the Muslim characters who appear are one-note jihadists whose religion makes them crazy and dangerous. Masked, identical vigilantes patrol the border between Mexico and America, referred to as "the most dangerous border in the world". Rap music is associated exclusively with supervillains. Etc.
It makes me sad, as I am interested in seeing where the overall plot goes in the series, but there's just too much here that makes me feel gross reading it.
senarrion's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.0
h3dakota's review against another edition
3.0
I liked some things in this story. Really felt it would have been much better without all the religious references. Also really not a fan of continuing the ugly painting of certain citizens of the world. Of all the characters, I liked Artemis and TA the best. Didn't much care for Astra nor Atlas. Really didn't like the over the top dramatic events.
thebanhammer's review against another edition
2.0
I did, ultimately, enjoy the book but in over all quality I just cannot go above two stars.
adelsol6's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book, but I had trouble remembering who all the different characters were. There were so many that I couldn't keep them straight. The romance aspect was obviously my favorite part of this book. Once I got about 60% through, I got really hooked and had a much easier time following the plot. Overall, it was a good book with a unique idea that I enjoyed.
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
The evil Teatime Anarchist has just brought destruction to the city again. Hope Corrigan is a normal eighteen year old girl. She was driving along when she was struck by hundred of pounds of concrete. Hope was lucky to survive. Before she can really comprehend what is happening, she is flown away…literally from the accident.
Hope’s savior is Atlas aka John Chandler. Atlas is a superhero and part of a network of other superheroes. Hope is recruited and becomes the newest superhero. Just call her Astra, which means star.
This book is like a combination of the younger version of the X-Men and the Incredibles. Only these superheroes don’t mind if the public know about them. This book started off with a big bang…literally. While, I liked that the superheroes were made up of all different ages and genders. At times, it felt like there was too much detail. For example, when Hope aka Astra was first learning to become a superhero, I appreciated and understood that there was a lot of training before someone just puts on the suit, cape and mask but I didn’t need several chapters of explanation. A chapter would have been fine with me and even two chapters would have been alright if it was to explain about the other characters powers, which was done but at a later point in the book. I liked Astra as a main character. She is a relatable character and a superhero that readers can get behind and cheer for. Despite some of the little things, this book is a fun read. Wearing the Cape will have you wishing you were a superhero!
Hope’s savior is Atlas aka John Chandler. Atlas is a superhero and part of a network of other superheroes. Hope is recruited and becomes the newest superhero. Just call her Astra, which means star.
This book is like a combination of the younger version of the X-Men and the Incredibles. Only these superheroes don’t mind if the public know about them. This book started off with a big bang…literally. While, I liked that the superheroes were made up of all different ages and genders. At times, it felt like there was too much detail. For example, when Hope aka Astra was first learning to become a superhero, I appreciated and understood that there was a lot of training before someone just puts on the suit, cape and mask but I didn’t need several chapters of explanation. A chapter would have been fine with me and even two chapters would have been alright if it was to explain about the other characters powers, which was done but at a later point in the book. I liked Astra as a main character. She is a relatable character and a superhero that readers can get behind and cheer for. Despite some of the little things, this book is a fun read. Wearing the Cape will have you wishing you were a superhero!
stalwart's review against another edition
3.0
There is a lot of good material here. The author has obviously taken great care in making superpowers of the setting consistent, complete with a "White Event"-style origin of superpowers, and clever rationalizations of standard tropes like masks, supervillains, and sidekicks.
There is also a comfort with the everyday details of a certain type of upper middle class Chicago lifestyle. The tone of this material was _very_ different than that of the superheroic plot. I found myself wanting the everyday coming-of-age material to have its own subplots, conflicts, and drama. Instead, it introduces possible threads, and then does nothing with them.
There is also a comfort with the everyday details of a certain type of upper middle class Chicago lifestyle. The tone of this material was _very_ different than that of the superheroic plot. I found myself wanting the everyday coming-of-age material to have its own subplots, conflicts, and drama. Instead, it introduces possible threads, and then does nothing with them.