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A review by qludwig
We Could Be Heroes by Philip Ellis
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I loved the characters of this story!
The book has such a fantastic range of characters each feeling unique with their own wants and desires. The characters interactions were definitely the strongest element in the writing of this book which is ideal for a romance.
I think the strong sense of motivation of all the characters really helped carry this book. Particularly in the third act conflict which even though it didn’t read the clearest I still understood the characters motivations well enough to guess.
However, despite the clear character I found both points of view in this novel to read very almost identically. While some of that is due to it being 3rd person limited and not first. I often found myself forgetting whose inner thoughts the reader was supposed to know in any one chapter. The prose themselves were also unremarkable.
I did really love the inclusion of the original comic book creators right from the start there story was compelling and while it wasn’t overly relevant it was a really enjoyable inclusion and it fit thematically. I also enjoyed the focus of queer legacy I think the theme was well explored.
I really enjoyed this book it was sweet and charming and I’d definitely recommend as a queer romance!
The book has such a fantastic range of characters each feeling unique with their own wants and desires. The characters interactions were definitely the strongest element in the writing of this book which is ideal for a romance.
I think the strong sense of motivation of all the characters really helped carry this book. Particularly in the third act conflict which even though it didn’t read the clearest I still understood the characters motivations well enough to guess.
However, despite the clear character I found both points of view in this novel to read very almost identically. While some of that is due to it being 3rd person limited and not first. I often found myself forgetting whose inner thoughts the reader was supposed to know in any one chapter. The prose themselves were also unremarkable.
I did really love the inclusion of the original comic book creators right from the start there story was compelling and while it wasn’t overly relevant it was a really enjoyable inclusion and it fit thematically. I also enjoyed the focus of queer legacy I think the theme was well explored.
I really enjoyed this book it was sweet and charming and I’d definitely recommend as a queer romance!