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nelsonseye's review
3.0
Even Villains Fall in Love was pretty good. I think my favourite parts were the kids assuming their villain identities and Evan's speech to the heroes. I would have liked the final moments (the big reveal) to have been a bit longer.
xakyr's review
3.0
I'm really torn about this book. I thought the premise sounded so great, but I was a bit disappointed in the book. For me, it was too short, which translated into a lot of world building being lost. I know that it was set within the past 5 years, but I couldn't tell you where it was set or why superheroes and supervillains needed to be registered with the government. It listed a lot of superheroes, but the only villain mentioned by name was Doctor Charm, who was also our "host" for the book. I approached this book with [a:Jennifer Estep|580315|Jennifer Estep|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1264385515p2/580315.jpg]'s Bigtime series in mind, where she had went to the trouble of describing her fictional city in a lot of detail, and a good portion of the heroes she mentioned had an arch-nemesis that she was mentioning in the same or next sentence. I did like how things ended in this book, especially the twist at the end, so it redeemed the book from a 2 star rating, enough that I'd be willing to take a chance on the next book in the series.
rani_reeds's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
rachael_45's review
2.0
The premise had me interested but it sadly didn't do it justice in my eyes.
I think if it was longer and we'd followed the couple from the beginning instead of small flashbacks it would have made me care.
The kids are adorable and I wouldn't mind a minion or two to do jobs round the house.
The world is intriguing because I love villain's and heroes, especially a villain gone good or as good as a reformed villain can get. Need more books with that theme!
also the whole machine controlling their sex life, bad feelings immediately towards Evan.
Oh mixed feelings...
I think if it was longer and we'd followed the couple from the beginning instead of small flashbacks it would have made me care.
The kids are adorable and I wouldn't mind a minion or two to do jobs round the house.
The world is intriguing because I love villain's and heroes, especially a villain gone good or as good as a reformed villain can get. Need more books with that theme!
also the whole machine controlling their sex life, bad feelings immediately towards Evan.
Oh mixed feelings...
edwindownward's review
5.0
The witty opening put me into the mindset of the main character of this story. When his carefully crafted world is torn apart by events he can barely comprehend, much less control, I found myself being dragged down with him, right to the twist ending.
stringreads's review
1.0
DNF I made it a few chapters in but the book kicked off with homophobic jokes about drag queens (possibly also transphobic) and the "hero" is using mind control to make the heroine constantly horny for him. I don't read books where the hero rapes the heroine.
Plus what appear to be sickly sweet quintuplets.
Plus what appear to be sickly sweet quintuplets.
pippajay's review
5.0
The Good:
I LOVED this book! I've been waiting on it since I read the blurb back in January, and it didn't disappoint. The premise of a supervillain marrying the superhero really intrigued me, even if his methods for maintaining his perfect marriage seems morally questionable. What else would you really expect from the villain? So, the idea was novel and the blurb compelling. The story is very well written. Each chapter starts with a little snippet of internal though by the main character, each of which gives you a bit more insight into his mind and helps you empathize with him. Normally that kind of break up in a story can irritate me by pulling me out, but not in this case. The romance is sweet and sexy without the need for graphic bedroom scenes. The classical elements of the villain are all here - minions, dastardly plans and diabolical machines - but at the centre of it is a man who loves his wife and family enough to give up the world for them. There were great touches of humour too, as much as lines to tug on your heartstrings.
The Bad:
A sudden shift in location and identities left me a little confused in the middle of the book and it took me a few pages to get back up to speed. However, I felt this was probably in keeping with Evan's own confusion over the turmoil that had taken over his life.
In Sum:
It made me laugh, it made me cry, and I defy anyone not to go 'awww' by the end of the book. You'll be in no doubt about who is the real villain of the piece. Thoroughly enjoyable and a new twist on the old 'good vs. evil' in the greatest comic book tradition - but all grown up.
Buy this book. There is no alternative. :)
I LOVED this book! I've been waiting on it since I read the blurb back in January, and it didn't disappoint. The premise of a supervillain marrying the superhero really intrigued me, even if his methods for maintaining his perfect marriage seems morally questionable. What else would you really expect from the villain? So, the idea was novel and the blurb compelling. The story is very well written. Each chapter starts with a little snippet of internal though by the main character, each of which gives you a bit more insight into his mind and helps you empathize with him. Normally that kind of break up in a story can irritate me by pulling me out, but not in this case. The romance is sweet and sexy without the need for graphic bedroom scenes. The classical elements of the villain are all here - minions, dastardly plans and diabolical machines - but at the centre of it is a man who loves his wife and family enough to give up the world for them. There were great touches of humour too, as much as lines to tug on your heartstrings.
The Bad:
A sudden shift in location and identities left me a little confused in the middle of the book and it took me a few pages to get back up to speed. However, I felt this was probably in keeping with Evan's own confusion over the turmoil that had taken over his life.
In Sum:
It made me laugh, it made me cry, and I defy anyone not to go 'awww' by the end of the book. You'll be in no doubt about who is the real villain of the piece. Thoroughly enjoyable and a new twist on the old 'good vs. evil' in the greatest comic book tradition - but all grown up.
Buy this book. There is no alternative. :)
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