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swathi_narasimhan's review
3.0
Oh no. This was just average for me..
The premise was interesting, but the execution wasn’t up to the mark. The problem is the endless prose which was hard to grab on to at many instances. The first few pages were really good, i.e. till Emma meets Reece in his penthouse. Then everything goes downward. I had to skip few paragraphs to keep the interest. Another so-so one in this series
The premise was interesting, but the execution wasn’t up to the mark. The problem is the endless prose which was hard to grab on to at many instances. The first few pages were really good, i.e. till Emma meets Reece in his penthouse. Then everything goes downward. I had to skip few paragraphs to keep the interest. Another so-so one in this series
mommasaystoread's review
2.0
I was excited about this third standalone in the Misadventures series. A steamy read about a sexy super hero - what's not to love? Unfortunately, my excitement didn't last long. The first chapter was intriguing and I was curious, but that curiosity quickly waned as I spent the next several chapters trying to connect to the characters. I actually laid this one aside and picked it back up several times, working my way through a little at a time. I guess that should've been the red flag that this one just wasn't for me, but I forged ahead and I did manage to finish. The story does get better toward the end, but it just didn't grab me the way it should have. There is plenty of steam, and even some humor, and super hero action to keep things moving, but the characters just lacked that certain something that makes a reader want to see how their story plays out.
cupofteabookblog's review
5.0
I loved this book! I am not normally a super hero book but this one just sucked me in! I cant wait for the Bolt series to come out in the summer. I want more of Reese and Emma!
belindaclemons_123's review
5.0
Just Wow!!!
Wow that's all I can say is just wow. This story is WOW worthy. Angel you rock can't wait to read more.
Wow that's all I can say is just wow. This story is WOW worthy. Angel you rock can't wait to read more.
xakyr's review
4.0
FTC DISCLAIMER: I RECEIVED AN E-ARC FROM THE PUBLISHER THROUGH NET GALLEY. I VOLUNTARILY OFFER MY HONEST REVIEW OF THE BOOK, THOUGH IT IS NOT EXPECTED OF ME! RECEIPT OF THIS BOOK IN THIS MANNER DOES NOT AFFECT MY OPINION OF THE BOOK OR THE CONTENT OF MY REVIEW!
I tried to read this author once before and absolutely hated the story I read, so I went into this read with quite a bit of trepidation, especially since my OCD had me wanting to read the entire series, in order. I have to say that I was frankly shocked at my enjoyment of this book!
I loved Emma and Reese's relationship! It was on the steamy side, and yet each of their encounters was a logical one for the point of the relationship and story that they were in. I appreciated what qualities that each one found in the other, and enjoyed seeing the hotel staff in action.
However, I wish that there had been a lot more about Bolt! I wanted to know more about The Consortium, how Reese got turned into Bolt, I even wanted more scenes of Bolt in action! The superhero angle got downplayed a bit too much for my tastes, but I have to say that I did enjoy what was there in the story.
I have to say that I found it very refreshing to find another superhero romance story, and was glad to have read it. I must say that I am now eager to read the author's 2018 offering in the Misadventures series!
I tried to read this author once before and absolutely hated the story I read, so I went into this read with quite a bit of trepidation, especially since my OCD had me wanting to read the entire series, in order. I have to say that I was frankly shocked at my enjoyment of this book!
I loved Emma and Reese's relationship! It was on the steamy side, and yet each of their encounters was a logical one for the point of the relationship and story that they were in. I appreciated what qualities that each one found in the other, and enjoyed seeing the hotel staff in action.
However, I wish that there had been a lot more about Bolt! I wanted to know more about The Consortium, how Reese got turned into Bolt, I even wanted more scenes of Bolt in action! The superhero angle got downplayed a bit too much for my tastes, but I have to say that I did enjoy what was there in the story.
I have to say that I found it very refreshing to find another superhero romance story, and was glad to have read it. I must say that I am now eager to read the author's 2018 offering in the Misadventures series!
bookaddict_fanatic's review
4.0
**I was provided an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
This was my first book by Angel Payne and definitely won't be my last! This genre is not one I normally read but it was part of the Misadventures series so I dove in and loved it. This was a sexy, hot, fun read that had me laughing at times and loving Reece and Emmaline. Another must read from the Misadventures series!
This was my first book by Angel Payne and definitely won't be my last! This genre is not one I normally read but it was part of the Misadventures series so I dove in and loved it. This was a sexy, hot, fun read that had me laughing at times and loving Reece and Emmaline. Another must read from the Misadventures series!
therealarigold's review
2.0
I really wanted to like this book. Since a young age - I've always had that superhero fantasy - I blame it on all of the comics I read.
But, the writing style of this book totally turned me off. You know when people make fun of Romance novels...for using flowerly language and using as many words to describe the acts of sex without actually using the terms.
I skipped over most of this book with the crazy prose and words like "channel". I felt that I rolled my eyes more often than not.
I may just not be a fan of the authors writing - but there are still books in the misadventure series that I would like to read.
But, the writing style of this book totally turned me off. You know when people make fun of Romance novels...for using flowerly language and using as many words to describe the acts of sex without actually using the terms.
I skipped over most of this book with the crazy prose and words like "channel". I felt that I rolled my eyes more often than not.
I may just not be a fan of the authors writing - but there are still books in the misadventure series that I would like to read.
coneja_divina's review
1.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Misadventures with a Super Hero tells the story of Emma and Reece: a hotel employee hoping to find her own place away from her roots in Orange County and her boss who has traded his playboy past for a life of crime fighting. It's attraction at first sight; steamy scenes ensue, and Reece comes to understand the importance of letting others come before himself.
The story felt more like porn with a semblance of a plot versus a romance story. I'm not a prude when it comes to my literary tastes, but there comes a point where the sex feels gratuitous. I felt like so much time was devoted to the sexual aspects of the story that the rest of the story was more of an afterthought. The whole "Velvet" pet name made my skin crawl, especially given its origins (The Velveteen Rabbit, a children's book). The electrically charged ejaculatory fluid made me roll my eyes, cringe, and remember that scene from Showgirls where Elizabeth Banks flails mid-coitus in the pool because she is experiencing that much ecstasy.
I simply expect more from my books. I think there are some great romance stories out there: stories set in fantasy/sci-fi worlds where characters have powers, and the suspension of disbelief feels natural and easy. I fall into those worlds and feel invested in the welfare of those characters. I don't think this book achieved that. This is the third Misadventures book I've read, and I'm sad to say it was a miss. I would say pass this up in favor of another book in the collection.
Misadventures with a Super Hero tells the story of Emma and Reece: a hotel employee hoping to find her own place away from her roots in Orange County and her boss who has traded his playboy past for a life of crime fighting. It's attraction at first sight; steamy scenes ensue, and Reece comes to understand the importance of letting others come before himself.
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I really, truly wanted to enjoy this book. As other reviewers have pointed out, the premise is interesting: a playboy is kidnapped and experimented on, leading to electrical superpowers. He turns his karmic retribution into a means of learning to be a better person. There was so much potential with the story. The author could have done a deep dive into what happened in the year between the events of the prologue and chapter 1. There could have been a better explanation as to why Emma felt such a deep need to separate herself from her OC past. Reece could have stood to be a hell of a lot less wishy-washy in the last third of the book. Emma could have had emotions beyond desperately sad and horny. Instead, we get flat characters. Really, really flat characters who really seem like caricatures of people. I didn't feel like anyone was a real person. And, yes, I understand that this is fantasy, but good fantasy is built on a foundation laid by solid world-building. I didn't feel like this world was built solidly enough to support the story.The story felt more like porn with a semblance of a plot versus a romance story. I'm not a prude when it comes to my literary tastes, but there comes a point where the sex feels gratuitous. I felt like so much time was devoted to the sexual aspects of the story that the rest of the story was more of an afterthought. The whole "Velvet" pet name made my skin crawl, especially given its origins (The Velveteen Rabbit, a children's book). The electrically charged ejaculatory fluid made me roll my eyes, cringe, and remember that scene from Showgirls where Elizabeth Banks flails mid-coitus in the pool because she is experiencing that much ecstasy.
I simply expect more from my books. I think there are some great romance stories out there: stories set in fantasy/sci-fi worlds where characters have powers, and the suspension of disbelief feels natural and easy. I fall into those worlds and feel invested in the welfare of those characters. I don't think this book achieved that. This is the third Misadventures book I've read, and I'm sad to say it was a miss. I would say pass this up in favor of another book in the collection.
notevenastar's review
1.0
I got a bootleg copy of this book that just didn’t have the last 20% for some reason. That was a blessing