A review by ditalion
We Could Be Heroes by PJ Ellis

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Overall, cute and wholesome. Initially, I was a tiny bit hesitant that the first meeting between the main characters would be cliché, but it wasn’t, and I was drawn into the story straight away. The superhero movie star Patrick falling for daytime bookseller and nighttime local drag queen Will worked surprisingly well—a match made in heaven. Birmingham was a fun setting. The different quirky supporting characters, with a special shout-out to those comprising Will’s chosen family, were amazing. I absolutely loved the added dimension of reading from the Captain Kismet comic creators’ perspectives in the 1940s, and how this was tied together with the main plot. The hardships that were faced felt realistic. The anti-anti-drag protest and other moments added a lot. I loved the sense of community present in the story. Well done. 

 

Would recommend to anyone in the mood for a fun queer celebrity romance. 

 

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperNorth for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.