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booagnes's review against another edition
4.0
The DC Super Hero Girls series has stolen my heart in a totally non-illegal way, so no need to send in the supers to save the day, I promise! Lisa Yee has once again created a wonderful addition to the series with Batgirl at Super Hero High. I think I have said this after every book so far, but this is my new favorite of this adventurous, high-power, super series!
The third installment start exactly where the second one ended, at the Hero of the Month assembly where Supergirl was just selected. Supergirl knows she couldn't have saved the day without the help of her best friend, though, so she calls to the newly-dubbed Batgirl (or Barbara Gordon, as you must remember from the first book) to share the glory. Due to her excellent help, and her out-of-this-world tech capabilities, Batgirl is invited to join the ranks at Super Hero High by Principal Waller. However, there is one person not excited to learn of Batgirl's invitation: her father, Commissioner Gordon. Barbara's father is very protective of his only child and he doesn't want to risk her safety by her joining the ranks of the teen superheroes. I feel for this father - and part-time Super Hero High teacher - but everyone knows that Barbara has what it takes to be a super.
Barbara Gordon as Batgirl is a true gem. She's smart, honest, brave, selfless, and a wonderful friend and daughter. She may not have any superpowers except for her genius mind and ingenuity, but she is a hard-worker and continuously comes out on top. It was great to see her friendship with Supergirl grow and to also get to see more friends added to the mix, such as Beast Boy (a personal favorite) and Cyborg. One of the things I liked most about this story was how her friends really rally around the newest Super Hero High student. She is at a disadvantage without powers, but her friends help train her and teach her how to work around that to become the best superhero she can be. I can't stress enough how touching it is to see teenagers so selfless with their time and talents to help another student!
I am about to make an admission that might not be terribly popular: Harley Quinn drives me nuts! We got to see her in the previous books before, but for some reason, I just couldn't stand her in this one. I think it is her rather selfish nature that just gets under my skin. She's loud, obnoxious, always shoving her camera in people's faces, and trying to up her online viewership, she doesn't care what it may be doing to her peers. Now I know who she becomes later in the DC universe, so it shouldn't be a surprise, but I still think she's quite the brat and I wouldn't mind seeing a little less of her. She has a fairly large roll in this installment due to a project she asks Batgirl to help her with. Batgirl, always the one to lend a helping techie hand, pulls out all the stops to help her and Harley takes all the credit. That is, until things start to go horribly wrong. Is this the end of our world as we know it? Has Batgirl turned into the newest villain? Is she being set up? Who could possibly save us all? Dun dun dun! Pick up a copy and find out for yourself. I'm not spoiling the fun!
Fun is exactly what you will find within the pages of Batgirl at Super Hero High. Fun, adventure, superpowers and awesome fighting skills, technological masterpieces, superhuman good grades, insecurities, finding yourself, familial acceptance, an adorable baby bat, and the best friends a girl could ask for are all waiting for you inside this great story. I can't wait to see what is in store for everyone in the next book (due July 4th), Katana at Super Hero High!
If you have yet to jump into the world of the DC Super Hero Girls, check out my review for Wonder Woman at Super Hero High (book 1) and my review for Supergirl at Super Hero High (book 2) and get started on these super adventures today!
**A finished copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Review was originally posted on my blog, She Dreams in Fiction.**
The third installment start exactly where the second one ended, at the Hero of the Month assembly where Supergirl was just selected. Supergirl knows she couldn't have saved the day without the help of her best friend, though, so she calls to the newly-dubbed Batgirl (or Barbara Gordon, as you must remember from the first book) to share the glory. Due to her excellent help, and her out-of-this-world tech capabilities, Batgirl is invited to join the ranks at Super Hero High by Principal Waller. However, there is one person not excited to learn of Batgirl's invitation: her father, Commissioner Gordon. Barbara's father is very protective of his only child and he doesn't want to risk her safety by her joining the ranks of the teen superheroes. I feel for this father - and part-time Super Hero High teacher - but everyone knows that Barbara has what it takes to be a super.
Barbara Gordon as Batgirl is a true gem. She's smart, honest, brave, selfless, and a wonderful friend and daughter. She may not have any superpowers except for her genius mind and ingenuity, but she is a hard-worker and continuously comes out on top. It was great to see her friendship with Supergirl grow and to also get to see more friends added to the mix, such as Beast Boy (a personal favorite) and Cyborg. One of the things I liked most about this story was how her friends really rally around the newest Super Hero High student. She is at a disadvantage without powers, but her friends help train her and teach her how to work around that to become the best superhero she can be. I can't stress enough how touching it is to see teenagers so selfless with their time and talents to help another student!
I am about to make an admission that might not be terribly popular: Harley Quinn drives me nuts! We got to see her in the previous books before, but for some reason, I just couldn't stand her in this one. I think it is her rather selfish nature that just gets under my skin. She's loud, obnoxious, always shoving her camera in people's faces, and trying to up her online viewership, she doesn't care what it may be doing to her peers. Now I know who she becomes later in the DC universe, so it shouldn't be a surprise, but I still think she's quite the brat and I wouldn't mind seeing a little less of her. She has a fairly large roll in this installment due to a project she asks Batgirl to help her with. Batgirl, always the one to lend a helping techie hand, pulls out all the stops to help her and Harley takes all the credit. That is, until things start to go horribly wrong. Is this the end of our world as we know it? Has Batgirl turned into the newest villain? Is she being set up? Who could possibly save us all? Dun dun dun! Pick up a copy and find out for yourself. I'm not spoiling the fun!
Fun is exactly what you will find within the pages of Batgirl at Super Hero High. Fun, adventure, superpowers and awesome fighting skills, technological masterpieces, superhuman good grades, insecurities, finding yourself, familial acceptance, an adorable baby bat, and the best friends a girl could ask for are all waiting for you inside this great story. I can't wait to see what is in store for everyone in the next book (due July 4th), Katana at Super Hero High!
If you have yet to jump into the world of the DC Super Hero Girls, check out my review for Wonder Woman at Super Hero High (book 1) and my review for Supergirl at Super Hero High (book 2) and get started on these super adventures today!
**A finished copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Review was originally posted on my blog, She Dreams in Fiction.**
protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
Light, comical reimagination with heart and delicious subterfuge
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
The third book, and this time our MC is Batgirl!
Yes, Barbara Gordon who always had a big affinity with bats, technology goes full Batgirl in this one. I really love the girl, how she is smart without rubbing it in others, how she is sweet to her friends, always willing to help them out, how she is brave and will make do without superpowers (which in a world full of superheroes is quite a feat, at least that is what I think), and so many other good qualities that make her a really likeable girl.
The book starts at the precise moment from where we left off in the previous book. We see Supergirl getting chosen for Superhero of the Month, her mentioning Batgirl, and from there the wheels turn. She has to convince her dad that she can go to the school (her biggest wish), and then later has to convince him for many other things.
And the moment when she can go to school I was delighted, it provided a new perspective on the school as Batgirl doesn't have superpowers, she relies on strength, smarts, and on the technology she can build. The other two girls were awesome, don't get me wrong, but they are still superheroes. It was so refreshing to see a new perspective on the school. And also to see how she is handling the all the pressure, and also the various things that were so normal to superheroes.
I did feel like she took on too much, a bit like the other 2 girls before her. I do hope that Katana's book will have less of that. I don't mind that it was added, it gave a bit more depth to the character(s), but since it was also featured in the other books (in different degrees) it just got a bit boring. Come on, why can't this girl see for herself that she just has to say no at times. You aren't going to disappoint your friends, sure, they may be a bit sad that you can't help them, but I am sure they will understand if you explain how much you already have to do and that you are still adjusting.
I loved the focus on Barda, giving her some precious spotlight time that she so deserves. I did feel sorry that she was having such a hard time at school, even though, come on, there are more people in the school that will turn out villains in various timelines through the comic universe. But I am happy to see that people are slowly starting to accept her.
I didn't like Barbara's/Batgirl's dad that much. Yes, I can understand (a bit at least) why he did various things, but really, why couldn't he have seen that he was hurting the person he cared about the most? Why was his answer to her wanting to try new things, wanting to make a new person to ignore her and not talk to her or even visit during important moments? I just found that ridiculous. Giving a kid her space and ignoring her totally are two totally different things. :|
The tech show? It was a nice add, and I was delighted with the outcome, sure, I felt sorry for that kid that lost, but really, you knew this could happen, and it wasn't as if x didn't deserve it.
The quiz elements were quite fun, and the challenges were interesting and really brought out the inner strength of the participants.
Noah, bleh. I don't like that kind of character. I did feel sorry for him, but mostly I was just annoyed at his attitude and how he handled things going wrong.
Of course we have a big showdown at the end, which seems to be a normal feature in these books. I don't mind them, it was quite a fun one this time and really showed how well Batgirl is doing as superhero + how she made friends and how they will help her in times of need. She is a great asset to the group.
Harley however.... I love that girl, she is one of my favourites in the universe, and I also quite liked her in the past books, however, I hated her so so so much in this one. Her total lack of care, her total lack of empathy regarding things? It was just ridiculous how she reacted when something went wrong. I just wanted to shake her left and right. She was so rude and mean.
Phew, this one got quite long, I think I have everything I wanted to post in there. I definitely enjoyed this book, and I can't wait for the next one. Argh, we end with a cliffhanger!
Would definitely recommend this book, and series to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
Yes, Barbara Gordon who always had a big affinity with bats, technology goes full Batgirl in this one. I really love the girl, how she is smart without rubbing it in others, how she is sweet to her friends, always willing to help them out, how she is brave and will make do without superpowers (which in a world full of superheroes is quite a feat, at least that is what I think), and so many other good qualities that make her a really likeable girl.
The book starts at the precise moment from where we left off in the previous book. We see Supergirl getting chosen for Superhero of the Month, her mentioning Batgirl, and from there the wheels turn. She has to convince her dad that she can go to the school (her biggest wish), and then later has to convince him for many other things.
And the moment when she can go to school I was delighted, it provided a new perspective on the school as Batgirl doesn't have superpowers, she relies on strength, smarts, and on the technology she can build. The other two girls were awesome, don't get me wrong, but they are still superheroes. It was so refreshing to see a new perspective on the school. And also to see how she is handling the all the pressure, and also the various things that were so normal to superheroes.
I did feel like she took on too much, a bit like the other 2 girls before her. I do hope that Katana's book will have less of that. I don't mind that it was added, it gave a bit more depth to the character(s), but since it was also featured in the other books (in different degrees) it just got a bit boring. Come on, why can't this girl see for herself that she just has to say no at times. You aren't going to disappoint your friends, sure, they may be a bit sad that you can't help them, but I am sure they will understand if you explain how much you already have to do and that you are still adjusting.
I loved the focus on Barda, giving her some precious spotlight time that she so deserves. I did feel sorry that she was having such a hard time at school, even though, come on, there are more people in the school that will turn out villains in various timelines through the comic universe. But I am happy to see that people are slowly starting to accept her.
I didn't like Barbara's/Batgirl's dad that much. Yes, I can understand (a bit at least) why he did various things, but really, why couldn't he have seen that he was hurting the person he cared about the most? Why was his answer to her wanting to try new things, wanting to make a new person to ignore her and not talk to her or even visit during important moments? I just found that ridiculous. Giving a kid her space and ignoring her totally are two totally different things. :|
The tech show? It was a nice add, and I was delighted with the outcome, sure, I felt sorry for that kid that lost, but really, you knew this could happen, and it wasn't as if x didn't deserve it.
The quiz elements were quite fun, and the challenges were interesting and really brought out the inner strength of the participants.
Noah, bleh. I don't like that kind of character. I did feel sorry for him, but mostly I was just annoyed at his attitude and how he handled things going wrong.
Of course we have a big showdown at the end, which seems to be a normal feature in these books. I don't mind them, it was quite a fun one this time and really showed how well Batgirl is doing as superhero + how she made friends and how they will help her in times of need. She is a great asset to the group.
Harley however.... I love that girl, she is one of my favourites in the universe, and I also quite liked her in the past books, however, I hated her so so so much in this one. Her total lack of care, her total lack of empathy regarding things? It was just ridiculous how she reacted when something went wrong. I just wanted to shake her left and right. She was so rude and mean.
Phew, this one got quite long, I think I have everything I wanted to post in there. I definitely enjoyed this book, and I can't wait for the next one. Argh, we end with a cliffhanger!
Would definitely recommend this book, and series to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
5.0
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
These books are so incredibly adorable and fun. My daughter loves the high school take on superheroes, and I have to admit that I kind of love them too.
What Fed My Addiction:
Girl genius.
Unlike most of the other super heroes, Batgirl is just an ordinary girl—with extraordinary smarts. Her tech savvy makes her special and it gives her an edge that the other supers don’t have.
A sense of belonging.
Batgirl has doubts about her ability to fit in at Super Hero High even though she has friends there. She doesn’t know if she can be a “real” super hero since she doesn’t have any innate abilities. She can’t keep up with the other students in a lot of areas (especially gym, where there are some pretty high expectations of super heroes!). She has to learn to rely on and trust her strengths and not worry so much about her weaknesses. It’s a tough lesson that’s not easily learned.
Family troubles.
Batgirl isn’t the only person who’s afraid that she might not be cut out for Super Hero High. She has a bit of an uphill battle because she has to convince her dad that she belongs there too. He just wants to keep her safe because he’s afraid to lose her, but she wants to follow in his footsteps and fight crime. I loved the close relationship between Barbara (Batgirl) and her dad.
What Left Me Hungry for More:
Competition.
My least favorite part of the book was the competition and how it all played out. Batgirl’s logic when it came to her feelings about the results didn’t make a lot of sense to me (I won’t say what it was since that would be a spoiler). But the competition and the results became central to the rest of the book, so it all ended up being necessary for the plot. (There were a couple of other minor inconsistencies, but I often give those a little more leeway in MG books. My daughter didn’t seem to see any lapses in logic.)
Overall, I thought this was another fun installment of a fantastic series for MG girls. My daughter and I will definitely be keeping up with it!
I give this one 4/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
These books are so incredibly adorable and fun. My daughter loves the high school take on superheroes, and I have to admit that I kind of love them too.
What Fed My Addiction:
Girl genius.
Unlike most of the other super heroes, Batgirl is just an ordinary girl—with extraordinary smarts. Her tech savvy makes her special and it gives her an edge that the other supers don’t have.
A sense of belonging.
Batgirl has doubts about her ability to fit in at Super Hero High even though she has friends there. She doesn’t know if she can be a “real” super hero since she doesn’t have any innate abilities. She can’t keep up with the other students in a lot of areas (especially gym, where there are some pretty high expectations of super heroes!). She has to learn to rely on and trust her strengths and not worry so much about her weaknesses. It’s a tough lesson that’s not easily learned.
Family troubles.
Batgirl isn’t the only person who’s afraid that she might not be cut out for Super Hero High. She has a bit of an uphill battle because she has to convince her dad that she belongs there too. He just wants to keep her safe because he’s afraid to lose her, but she wants to follow in his footsteps and fight crime. I loved the close relationship between Barbara (Batgirl) and her dad.
What Left Me Hungry for More:
Competition.
My least favorite part of the book was the competition and how it all played out. Batgirl’s logic when it came to her feelings about the results didn’t make a lot of sense to me (I won’t say what it was since that would be a spoiler). But the competition and the results became central to the rest of the book, so it all ended up being necessary for the plot. (There were a couple of other minor inconsistencies, but I often give those a little more leeway in MG books. My daughter didn’t seem to see any lapses in logic.)
Overall, I thought this was another fun installment of a fantastic series for MG girls. My daughter and I will definitely be keeping up with it!
I give this one 4/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
abumblebeee's review against another edition
4.0
Barbara Gordon begins her career at Super Hero High as the part time tech representative. She works in the tech department and helps fix any glitches. After helping the school defeat Granny Goodness and the furies Amanda 'The Wall' Waller extends an invite for her alter ego, Batgirl, to attend Super Hero High.
This book is not only about the adventures of fitting into Super Hero High as the only student without super powers, but also about earning the acceptance from her dad, Commissioner Gordon, that she wants to live a life combatting criminals. You follow Batgirl through this book as she learns to balance her many classes and duties at Super Hero High, while also trying to convince her dad that she is more than capable of kicking the butts of criminals, and of course destroying the plans of criminals intent on destroying the world.
This is a cute book and fits with the entire DC Super Hero High world that DC has created. It is a book about friendship and learning to work as a team that also expands on how important technology can be. I think it is a very empowering book for young girls and boys! I will definitely have to read some of the other books from this series.
This book is not only about the adventures of fitting into Super Hero High as the only student without super powers, but also about earning the acceptance from her dad, Commissioner Gordon, that she wants to live a life combatting criminals. You follow Batgirl through this book as she learns to balance her many classes and duties at Super Hero High, while also trying to convince her dad that she is more than capable of kicking the butts of criminals, and of course destroying the plans of criminals intent on destroying the world.
This is a cute book and fits with the entire DC Super Hero High world that DC has created. It is a book about friendship and learning to work as a team that also expands on how important technology can be. I think it is a very empowering book for young girls and boys! I will definitely have to read some of the other books from this series.
beerblav's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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greenvillemelissa's review against another edition
4.0
Book #12 Read in 2017
Batgirl at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee
This is the third book in a young adult series featuring a different super hero in each book. This book focuses on Batgirl and her beginning to train at Super Hero High. This book had a good plot to keep readers engaged as well as humor and interesting characters. Middle school and high school readers will especially like this series as they are good, quick reads. I borrowed this book from the public library.
Batgirl at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee
This is the third book in a young adult series featuring a different super hero in each book. This book focuses on Batgirl and her beginning to train at Super Hero High. This book had a good plot to keep readers engaged as well as humor and interesting characters. Middle school and high school readers will especially like this series as they are good, quick reads. I borrowed this book from the public library.
nakedsushi's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this audiobook with my 4 year old who loved it. I thought it was actually pretty good. It passes the Bechdel test, has a couple of chuckle-worthy spots, and isn't too saccharine. I especially like that it's about girls being smart and strong.
thechristined's review against another edition
4.0
Unlike the first two books, this installment does not recreate any of the storylines from the webisodes or movies and is so much better for it!
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
4.0
Book #12 Read in 2017
Batgirl at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee
This is the third book in a young adult series featuring a different super hero in each book. This book focuses on Batgirl and her beginning to train at Super Hero High. This book had a good plot to keep readers engaged as well as humor and interesting characters. Middle school and high school readers will especially like this series as they are good, quick reads. I borrowed this book from the public library.
Batgirl at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee
This is the third book in a young adult series featuring a different super hero in each book. This book focuses on Batgirl and her beginning to train at Super Hero High. This book had a good plot to keep readers engaged as well as humor and interesting characters. Middle school and high school readers will especially like this series as they are good, quick reads. I borrowed this book from the public library.