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Marvel Wastelanders: Star-Lord by Sarah Cawkwell
5.0
Introduction
I was given an ARC to review for by Aconyte Books & Netgalley. My reviews are always honest and all opinions are my own. #WastelandersStarLord #Marvel MarvelEnt #NetGalley #SarahCawkwell #ARCBookReview #ARCReview #AconyteBooks #BookReview #gifted #ad
Review
Wastelanders: Star-Lord sees something I didn’t know I needed but I did, an older but not wiser Star-Lord and Rocket (he is wiser by the way it’s just Peter who is still, well Peter). They are a little slower and a lot saltier than before. Now crash landing in the desolated Midwest of Earths America they soon find that it isn’t what it used to be either. Especially after thirty years of Doctor Doom’s control over the now newly named Wastelands. But it’s not like they came to Earth by choice either, the form Guardians are working for The Collector. Who sent them to find the Black Vortex, an ancient relic reported to yield cosmic powers. That shouldn’t be a problem if it weren’t for the guillotine collars their employer has snapped on their necks which will finish them off if they don’t complete the job. Add to that the fact that they aren’t exactly alone in the wastelands meeting the ageless telepath Emma Frost, outlaw Ghost Riders and the bloodthirsty hunter Kraven. All with plans and schemes of their own. Who will find the Black Vortex first and what will be the price they have to pay for its power?
Okay so before the semi spoiler I want to say that Cawkwell is brilliant at capturing the characters and bringing them to life. Although the Star-Lord and Rocket we see here are older they still are very much the characters we know and love (well we do Rocket, Quill is just sort of there for me) and I have following on from that she made me actually laugh and like Quill. Now that is a hard task to complete. I love the Guardians don’t get me wrong and Quill is, well, an integral part of the team but much like Rocket I do get a bit fed up of him. That said he is still frustrating but that is a good thing. For me at least. It means his character is captured perfectly. On top of this so are the other characters that we see make cameos and appearances. I particularly loved that Kraven and Emma Frost make appearances and of course Doctor Doom (arguably my favourite Marvel Villain).
Not only does Cawkwell nail the characterisation the novel is action packed and reads a lot like a comic. That isn’t to say it’s telling not showing or overly heavy on description but rather it is punchy and keeps you on your toes. Something is always happening to either aid or hinder our heroes and it is brilliant but we have the added bonus of getting to know characters more intermittently with thoughts and feelings.
Spoiler
Firstly you know I hate spoilers but I am putting a warning here that while I will not spoil anything overly major or go in great details of the plot there is one thing I feel I need to say because I will not lie this is the first marvel prose novel to make me emotionally upset. I am talking literally pausing and being on the verge of tears. The reason will be mentioned below and prefaced by a spoiler warning section but first lets discuss what the novel is about.
Now for the mini spoiler a testament to Cawkwell’s further skill of capturing the characters and bringing them to life was Rocket and his death. No one can live forever but honestly that scene just broke me emotionally and helped me realise Quill isn’t so bad after all. This after rather rudely thinking, why couldn’t Star-Lord of is this have died. I honestly haven’t been that emotionally hit by the book in a while actually. And while it was a fitting way for him to go it still struck me. Now it’s not a bad thing. Quite the opposite as I said it goes to show how amazing Cawkwell is. I literally had to take a break from reading. That hardly ever happens. So yes, if you are a fellow Rocket fan prepare to be amused by our snarky friend but perhaps bring some tissues too!
End Spoiler
All in all this novel was amazing and one I really enjoyed. While it will be a must for Guardian of the Galaxy fans I think most marvel fans would enjoy this and potentially even those outside the Marvel. With elements of old westerns, action, adventure, science fiction it really has something to offer everyone. On top of this we get to see our heroes a little older but not that much changed. While their bodies might betray them they still are the Guardians of The Galaxy and will still try to save the day.
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About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
For more information visit marvel.com. © 2023 MARVEL
I was given an ARC to review for by Aconyte Books & Netgalley. My reviews are always honest and all opinions are my own. #WastelandersStarLord #Marvel MarvelEnt #NetGalley #SarahCawkwell #ARCBookReview #ARCReview #AconyteBooks #BookReview #gifted #ad
Review
Wastelanders: Star-Lord sees something I didn’t know I needed but I did, an older but not wiser Star-Lord and Rocket (he is wiser by the way it’s just Peter who is still, well Peter). They are a little slower and a lot saltier than before. Now crash landing in the desolated Midwest of Earths America they soon find that it isn’t what it used to be either. Especially after thirty years of Doctor Doom’s control over the now newly named Wastelands. But it’s not like they came to Earth by choice either, the form Guardians are working for The Collector. Who sent them to find the Black Vortex, an ancient relic reported to yield cosmic powers. That shouldn’t be a problem if it weren’t for the guillotine collars their employer has snapped on their necks which will finish them off if they don’t complete the job. Add to that the fact that they aren’t exactly alone in the wastelands meeting the ageless telepath Emma Frost, outlaw Ghost Riders and the bloodthirsty hunter Kraven. All with plans and schemes of their own. Who will find the Black Vortex first and what will be the price they have to pay for its power?
Okay so before the semi spoiler I want to say that Cawkwell is brilliant at capturing the characters and bringing them to life. Although the Star-Lord and Rocket we see here are older they still are very much the characters we know and love (well we do Rocket, Quill is just sort of there for me) and I have following on from that she made me actually laugh and like Quill. Now that is a hard task to complete. I love the Guardians don’t get me wrong and Quill is, well, an integral part of the team but much like Rocket I do get a bit fed up of him. That said he is still frustrating but that is a good thing. For me at least. It means his character is captured perfectly. On top of this so are the other characters that we see make cameos and appearances. I particularly loved that Kraven and Emma Frost make appearances and of course Doctor Doom (arguably my favourite Marvel Villain).
Not only does Cawkwell nail the characterisation the novel is action packed and reads a lot like a comic. That isn’t to say it’s telling not showing or overly heavy on description but rather it is punchy and keeps you on your toes. Something is always happening to either aid or hinder our heroes and it is brilliant but we have the added bonus of getting to know characters more intermittently with thoughts and feelings.
Spoiler
Firstly you know I hate spoilers but I am putting a warning here that while I will not spoil anything overly major or go in great details of the plot there is one thing I feel I need to say because I will not lie this is the first marvel prose novel to make me emotionally upset. I am talking literally pausing and being on the verge of tears. The reason will be mentioned below and prefaced by a spoiler warning section but first lets discuss what the novel is about.
Now for the mini spoiler a testament to Cawkwell’s further skill of capturing the characters and bringing them to life was Rocket and his death. No one can live forever but honestly that scene just broke me emotionally and helped me realise Quill isn’t so bad after all. This after rather rudely thinking, why couldn’t Star-Lord of is this have died. I honestly haven’t been that emotionally hit by the book in a while actually. And while it was a fitting way for him to go it still struck me. Now it’s not a bad thing. Quite the opposite as I said it goes to show how amazing Cawkwell is. I literally had to take a break from reading. That hardly ever happens. So yes, if you are a fellow Rocket fan prepare to be amused by our snarky friend but perhaps bring some tissues too!
End Spoiler
All in all this novel was amazing and one I really enjoyed. While it will be a must for Guardian of the Galaxy fans I think most marvel fans would enjoy this and potentially even those outside the Marvel. With elements of old westerns, action, adventure, science fiction it really has something to offer everyone. On top of this we get to see our heroes a little older but not that much changed. While their bodies might betray them they still are the Guardians of The Galaxy and will still try to save the day.
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#WastelandersStarLord #Marvel MarvelEnt #NetGalley #SarahCawkwell #ARCBookReview #ARCReview #AconyteBooks #BookReview #gifted #ad #BookReviewer #BookBlogger #BookHoader #FantasticRead #BookDragon #BookShark #BookReader #Bookstagram #BookNerd #BookReader #BookLover #BooksBooksBooks #BookAddict #Book
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
For more information visit marvel.com. © 2023 MARVEL