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abrittaney's review
5.0
I love that this is part of a series but can also be a stand alone novel. While I do suggest reading Violent Skies, it's not necessary to enjoy Urban Heroes.
This story centers around Calista, who believes an android is an android, just like heroes are little more than fairy tales. She's on the run from her past and it's quickly catching up to her. There are floating cities, moral questions, longstanding friendships and well written fight scenes. The novel crosses a few genres and can be included in Science Fiction, YA, Dystopian and New Adult.
Calista is a strong heroine who doesn't need anyone, which her friend Bree points out could be a character flaw. Character growth is a large part of the novel and T.J was able to transition the characters wonderfully through their stage of growth. The Calista we start with is not the one we end with. Call me crazy but I find it fascinating to watch a character grow and change into someone they wouldn't have thought possible. Even if it's not always for the better.
From my first read through, the book passes the bechdal test which is an accomplishment in my books (pun intended)
This review is based on and ARC received from the publisher.
This story centers around Calista, who believes an android is an android, just like heroes are little more than fairy tales. She's on the run from her past and it's quickly catching up to her. There are floating cities, moral questions, longstanding friendships and well written fight scenes. The novel crosses a few genres and can be included in Science Fiction, YA, Dystopian and New Adult.
Calista is a strong heroine who doesn't need anyone, which her friend Bree points out could be a character flaw. Character growth is a large part of the novel and T.J was able to transition the characters wonderfully through their stage of growth. The Calista we start with is not the one we end with. Call me crazy but I find it fascinating to watch a character grow and change into someone they wouldn't have thought possible. Even if it's not always for the better.
From my first read through, the book passes the bechdal test which is an accomplishment in my books (pun intended)
This review is based on and ARC received from the publisher.
mareich's review
3.0
I wanted to like this novel but it was hard. It's a second volume in a series, and while it's described as a stand-alone book, I found much of it confusing and hard to follow. Characters come and go, without really explaining why they're part of the story, which to me was a negative. Bree, for example, a young girl appears and later disappears without much impact on the story, although the experience certainly affected Captain Calista. Various androids also appear for extended periods without feeling like they really fit into the storyline. The book was entertaining with its description of this future world of destruction and struggle, the writing was crisp and interesting, and the heroine is interesting. I struggled with where the plot was going and never really felt satisfied. I really don't think it is a stand-alone, so if that's what you're wanting, you may be disappointed.
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