Review: The Supervillain and Me (Morriston Superheroes #1) by Danielle Banas
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Series: Morriston Superheroes #1
Author: Danielle Banas
Published July 10th 2018 by Swoon Reads
Goodreads Synopsis
Never trust a guy in spandex.
In Abby Hamilton’s world, superheroes do more than just stop crime and save cats stuck in trees—they also drink milk straight from the carton and hog the television remote. Abby’s older brother moonlights as the famous Red Comet, but without powers of her own, following in his footsteps has never crossed her mind.
That is, until the city’s newest vigilante comes bursting into her life.
After saving Abby from an attempted mugging, Morriston’s fledgling supervillain Iron Phantom convinces her that he’s not as evil as everyone says, and that their city is under a vicious new threat. As Abby follows him deeper into their city’s darkest secrets, she comes to learn that heroes can’t always be trusted, and sometimes it’s the good guys who wear black.
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I remember this book being on Swoon Reads to read before it had been published, and though I couldn't remember everything in it, I knew that once it was published, I needed to buy a copy and read the finished version. In The Supervillain and Me, Abby lives in a world where superheroes are a thing, and her brother, Connor, just happens to be the most popular one in town. She has absolutely no powers, but one day finds herself being rescued by an unknown super - whose affiliation (good or bad) is unknown. It soon appears, though, that he is a baddie, and her father, the mayor, wants to get rid of him. But he, the Iron Phantom, seems to have a connection with Abby, and wants her help to find out whether the new chips being distributed are legit, or harmful.
I really enjoyed this book, both times I read it. Abby is quite a simple character, but one who is relatable. She's not the smartest, or the most popular, but she is kind and funny. She is used to living in the shadow of her brother, both as a super and as a normal person. When she ends up being a part of the school play - not what she was expecting - she finds herself with a bit more popularity, but never let it get to her. She has too much going on with her feelings for the Iron Phantom, and for the new kid at school, Rylan. The romance in the book was swoony, and though there are hints of a love triangle, it's nothing that comes to fruition, or really bothered me either. If anyone can remember the Disney movie, Sky High, this really reminded me of that, and I think it was a great debut of Banas'.
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4 Stars
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