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The best time to kill a superhero is before he becomes one.
Scrawny seventeen-year-old Theodore Conley shocks himself and everyone else by tossing three big bullies around like they are wads of paper and Theo is aiming for the trash can.
Now that he has superpowers, suddenly everyone expects Theo to do great things. He doesn’t want to do anything great, though. It’s too much work and too dangerous. Unless it’s safe and involves Theo finally getting a girlfriend, he’s not interested.
Theo gets more danger than he can handle when a supervillain attacks. In self-defense, Theo is forced to pursue a hero’s cape in superhero school, a frightening place of grueling humiliation, intense combat training, and deadly tests.
Theo soon finds that even just a potential superhero gets an archenemy. The problem is Theo’s doesn’t want to just defeat him.
His archenemy wants to kill him.
Scrawny seventeen-year-old Theodore Conley shocks himself and everyone else by tossing three big bullies around like they are wads of paper and Theo is aiming for the trash can.
Now that he has superpowers, suddenly everyone expects Theo to do great things. He doesn’t want to do anything great, though. It’s too much work and too dangerous. Unless it’s safe and involves Theo finally getting a girlfriend, he’s not interested.
Theo gets more danger than he can handle when a supervillain attacks. In self-defense, Theo is forced to pursue a hero’s cape in superhero school, a frightening place of grueling humiliation, intense combat training, and deadly tests.
Theo soon finds that even just a potential superhero gets an archenemy. The problem is Theo’s doesn’t want to just defeat him.
His archenemy wants to kill him.
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March 3, 2018
I'm a huge fan of superhero fiction as anyone who checked my Goodreads book lists would be able to tell (or, you know, has read the Supervillainy Saga). That means I'm always looking forward to a new series which is both established as well as good. This is certainly the case with the Omega Superhero, which has four installments at the time of the publication of this review as well as being good.
The premise is Theodore Conley is a 17-year old living in a world where superheroes are real and the product of a X-men like meta-gene. After accidentally throwing some bullies superhumanly far, he discovers he is a Omega-level superhuman. An attempt to live a normal life goes disastrously wrong and Theodore ends up forced to go to superhero boot camp in order to train with his new abilities.
I happened to really like this book's premise and it reminded me a bit of Starship Troopers as well as the short-lived Avengers spin-off AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE. It was about a bunch of kids put in a mandatory boot-camp by the government to train to be superheroes and how that screwed them up or made them better. This is a far less cynical take on the subject and we get to see Theodore prosper under the guidance of the superheroes there instead of crumble.
I was a real big fan of Smoke and Myth, Theodore's ("Kinetic") best friends that he makes at the camp. Smoke has the usual protagonist's background of being a supervillain's daughter and Myth is just a big bundle of fun. They all play off well against one another and have a very believable dynamic that I think makes the book readable at the worst of times and greatly entertaining at the best.
The villain of the book, Iceburn, is somewhat generic but he exists primarily as an obstacle for Theodore to overcome rather than a more meaningful antagonist. I'm more interested in who hired Iceburn to go after the protagonist, though the law of drama indicates it's probably the one other supervillain mentioned in the book who would cause massive personal drama to our heroes' budding relationship.
For the most part, Caped is a very solid traditional superhero tale about great power and great responsibility. It's a coming of age story where he goes through an arc of trying to put down his own selfish motives and embrace a higher calling without being cheesy. I kind of regret one of the major influences in Theodore's life is killed early in the book because I really liked their relationship and would have been interested in the continuing development of it.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a solid Spiderman meets Superman-esque story of good versus evil as well as what a "realistic" hero might look like then this is a decidedly optimistic non-cynical book for you.
9/10
The premise is Theodore Conley is a 17-year old living in a world where superheroes are real and the product of a X-men like meta-gene. After accidentally throwing some bullies superhumanly far, he discovers he is a Omega-level superhuman. An attempt to live a normal life goes disastrously wrong and Theodore ends up forced to go to superhero boot camp in order to train with his new abilities.
I happened to really like this book's premise and it reminded me a bit of Starship Troopers as well as the short-lived Avengers spin-off AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE. It was about a bunch of kids put in a mandatory boot-camp by the government to train to be superheroes and how that screwed them up or made them better. This is a far less cynical take on the subject and we get to see Theodore prosper under the guidance of the superheroes there instead of crumble.
I was a real big fan of Smoke and Myth, Theodore's ("Kinetic") best friends that he makes at the camp. Smoke has the usual protagonist's background of being a supervillain's daughter and Myth is just a big bundle of fun. They all play off well against one another and have a very believable dynamic that I think makes the book readable at the worst of times and greatly entertaining at the best.
The villain of the book, Iceburn, is somewhat generic but he exists primarily as an obstacle for Theodore to overcome rather than a more meaningful antagonist. I'm more interested in who hired Iceburn to go after the protagonist, though the law of drama indicates it's probably the one other supervillain mentioned in the book who would cause massive personal drama to our heroes' budding relationship.
For the most part, Caped is a very solid traditional superhero tale about great power and great responsibility. It's a coming of age story where he goes through an arc of trying to put down his own selfish motives and embrace a higher calling without being cheesy. I kind of regret one of the major influences in Theodore's life is killed early in the book because I really liked their relationship and would have been interested in the continuing development of it.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a solid Spiderman meets Superman-esque story of good versus evil as well as what a "realistic" hero might look like then this is a decidedly optimistic non-cynical book for you.
9/10
September 5, 2018
The writing style was just to choppy and stilted for me and the formulaic plot and flat characters didn't help me get past that. Not enough of a hook to get me to continue the series.
January 23, 2018
A fun read about superheroes. Already bought the next two books in the series!
March 22, 2020
I wasn't sure whether to give this book two, three, or four stars (this is a review of the three-book boxed set).
It was average, but could have been great with editing.
The basic premise is intriguing. 17-year old boy accidentally discovers his super powers. Heroes must be registered. The story is set in an alternate Earth, with different history than our Earth.
The editing isn't the worst I've come across. However, sometimes there was a little more backstory and description than necessary, which slowed the pace down. There were also three pages of the book just about the main character growing sweet potatoes.
The paragraph structure was also too blocky. The story feels a little clunky because the paragraphs are not broken down by actions.
Some elements in the story were not believable. In the beginning of the story, there were two black bullies and one white bully, who are football players. While it is possible for bullies to come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, there isn't much bullying in college. The selection process usually gets the bullies out of the system, or by that time, their brains have matured. Their skin color also could have been alluded to in a less-direct manner. This is just bad description.
There are also too many mentions of Jamesisms. The main character's father keeps referencing the bible, or the main character thinks about this. While I'm not opposed to a character or his relatives being characters of faith, it did feel a little much in terms of story pacing.
There were several other inaccuracies in the story too, such as the character having to clench his fist when blood was drawn. You should be relaxed for that.
Superhero power was also ranked as Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, with Omegas being the most powerful and Alphas being the weakest.
A Chinese female character that was born 75 years ago was also called "Liam Qiaolian." As far as I know, Chinese women born during that time would not have English names, especially male names (I don't know if that name used to be female though). Also, "Qiao Lian" sounds more like a first name, so that means this person didn't have a last name.
Inaccuracies like this did slightly get in the way of the story, so it could have used more research or common sense. That was four story inaccuracies in the first 7% of the boxed set.
Plot Uniqueness: One star
Superhero powers: One star
Characters: One star
Pacing and paragraph structure: Zero stars
Inaccuracies: Zero stars
Total: Three/Five Stars
It was average, but could have been great with editing.
The basic premise is intriguing. 17-year old boy accidentally discovers his super powers. Heroes must be registered. The story is set in an alternate Earth, with different history than our Earth.
The editing isn't the worst I've come across. However, sometimes there was a little more backstory and description than necessary, which slowed the pace down. There were also three pages of the book just about the main character growing sweet potatoes.
The paragraph structure was also too blocky. The story feels a little clunky because the paragraphs are not broken down by actions.
Some elements in the story were not believable. In the beginning of the story, there were two black bullies and one white bully, who are football players. While it is possible for bullies to come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, there isn't much bullying in college. The selection process usually gets the bullies out of the system, or by that time, their brains have matured. Their skin color also could have been alluded to in a less-direct manner. This is just bad description.
There are also too many mentions of Jamesisms. The main character's father keeps referencing the bible, or the main character thinks about this. While I'm not opposed to a character or his relatives being characters of faith, it did feel a little much in terms of story pacing.
There were several other inaccuracies in the story too, such as the character having to clench his fist when blood was drawn. You should be relaxed for that.
Superhero power was also ranked as Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, with Omegas being the most powerful and Alphas being the weakest.
A Chinese female character that was born 75 years ago was also called "Liam Qiaolian." As far as I know, Chinese women born during that time would not have English names, especially male names (I don't know if that name used to be female though). Also, "Qiao Lian" sounds more like a first name, so that means this person didn't have a last name.
Inaccuracies like this did slightly get in the way of the story, so it could have used more research or common sense. That was four story inaccuracies in the first 7% of the boxed set.
Plot Uniqueness: One star
Superhero powers: One star
Characters: One star
Pacing and paragraph structure: Zero stars
Inaccuracies: Zero stars
Total: Three/Five Stars
May 28, 2021
Rated 4.0 stars
This was a pretty good superhero story. There were a couple of things that I thought were not quite right with the world building but the rest was really good. This world has people with super powers. Not many less than 1% of the population. There are 3 types of superpowers, alpha, beta and Omega. Alpha are the weakest and Omega are the strongest. Most fall in the beta category with only 4 known people at Omega level. The thing I have a problem with the world building is that there are only 2 options for people with superpowers. They can be a hero or a rogue. That's it. In order to be a hero they have to go through training and pass the test. That is the only way they are allowed to use their powers legally. Anyone that uses their powers without a hero license is considered a rogue and will go to jail. Based on this system, someone who can fly but isn't strong enough to use their powers can't ever actually fly without being labelled a criminal. What kind of system is that? I can see not using powers to fight crime or protect people without a license but not being able to use your powers at all unless you are willing to give up your life and try to be a hero.
The story follows a 17 year old socially awkward boy as he discovers he has super powers. He has no desire to be a hero though. Overall a good story and I am looking forward to the next one.
This was a pretty good superhero story. There were a couple of things that I thought were not quite right with the world building but the rest was really good. This world has people with super powers. Not many less than 1% of the population. There are 3 types of superpowers, alpha, beta and Omega. Alpha are the weakest and Omega are the strongest. Most fall in the beta category with only 4 known people at Omega level. The thing I have a problem with the world building is that there are only 2 options for people with superpowers. They can be a hero or a rogue. That's it. In order to be a hero they have to go through training and pass the test. That is the only way they are allowed to use their powers legally. Anyone that uses their powers without a hero license is considered a rogue and will go to jail. Based on this system, someone who can fly but isn't strong enough to use their powers can't ever actually fly without being labelled a criminal. What kind of system is that? I can see not using powers to fight crime or protect people without a license but not being able to use your powers at all unless you are willing to give up your life and try to be a hero.
The story follows a 17 year old socially awkward boy as he discovers he has super powers. He has no desire to be a hero though. Overall a good story and I am looking forward to the next one.
July 17, 2018
The beginning of this novel wasn't very promising. Standard teenage angst stuff, combined with a standard manifestation of new superpowers: protagonist is a wimp, has no girlfriend, gets tormented by bullies. And – shocker! – his powers kick in at the exact moment he needs them to counter a drubbing from these bullies.
Much of Theo's “origin story,” as it were, has tropes that will be familiar to longtime comic book readers. I would've liked to have seen more innovation here, but I also understand sticking to the tried-and-true formula.
From there, though, the novel picks up. I'm a sucker for training sequences, and much of this story features Theo's evolution from scrawny milquetoast to confident proto-hero. The training he goes through is detailed, logical, and just plain fun – for the reader, that is. Theo grumbles throughout his training, even though he knows it's molding him into something better.
Theo's friends and mentors are well-drawn. Brasher doesn't overload us with a supporting cast of dozens; it's easy to keep everyone straight. Amazing Man was probably my favorite character. Tough and driven, but also very human. In other words, a good surrogate father for Theo.
The climax, like the beginning of the book, isn't mind-blowing, but it's fitting and sets up things for book two.
The prose was engaging for the most part. I didn't think the battle scenes flowed very well, however, and Brasher's seeming aversion to contractions makes the writing unnatural in some spots. But the wit of the characters and the pacing is generally good. This novel neither moves too fast nor too slow.
It's good enough that I'll try book two to see what sort of trouble Theo gets into next.
Much of Theo's “origin story,” as it were, has tropes that will be familiar to longtime comic book readers. I would've liked to have seen more innovation here, but I also understand sticking to the tried-and-true formula.
From there, though, the novel picks up. I'm a sucker for training sequences, and much of this story features Theo's evolution from scrawny milquetoast to confident proto-hero. The training he goes through is detailed, logical, and just plain fun – for the reader, that is. Theo grumbles throughout his training, even though he knows it's molding him into something better.
Theo's friends and mentors are well-drawn. Brasher doesn't overload us with a supporting cast of dozens; it's easy to keep everyone straight. Amazing Man was probably my favorite character. Tough and driven, but also very human. In other words, a good surrogate father for Theo.
The climax, like the beginning of the book, isn't mind-blowing, but it's fitting and sets up things for book two.
The prose was engaging for the most part. I didn't think the battle scenes flowed very well, however, and Brasher's seeming aversion to contractions makes the writing unnatural in some spots. But the wit of the characters and the pacing is generally good. This novel neither moves too fast nor too slow.
It's good enough that I'll try book two to see what sort of trouble Theo gets into next.
April 19, 2018
Call it 4.5 stars
Interesting? Yes. Well written? Yes. Original? Well, as original as any book about short-lived people can be, so yes. It is a new take on an old theme: an academy filled with young heroes-in-training, as experienced by one of the trainees. If you like the genre, read this book -- you won't be disappointed. I think Darius Brasher could have a bright future writing for Marvel, D.C. or Image,if he ever decides to bring his creations to the comics audience. (And from there possibly to the big or small screen, since superhero movies and TV series are not right now.)
Interesting? Yes. Well written? Yes. Original? Well, as original as any book about short-lived people can be, so yes. It is a new take on an old theme: an academy filled with young heroes-in-training, as experienced by one of the trainees. If you like the genre, read this book -- you won't be disappointed. I think Darius Brasher could have a bright future writing for Marvel, D.C. or Image,if he ever decides to bring his creations to the comics audience. (And from there possibly to the big or small screen, since superhero movies and TV series are not right now.)
September 9, 2018
I have issues with the world-building. One per cent of the population are supers, but its illegal for them to use their powers for any purpose other than being a licensed superhero? And the school for wanna-be heroes is so rough that most of them wash out? I'll admit that the war on drugs turns millions of people into criminals, but it's kind of bad when you turn millions of people into criminals *who have superpowers*. The protagonist? He used his powers on the sly before deciding to go the licensed hero route. He was a super-powered criminal. A supervillain even though his crime only consisted of sneaking out to do a little illicit flying
September 15, 2021
A good star for a series, the usual heroe jorney, the only weak spots in this book is motivations (What impulse the MC, villains and collagues), and the serious lack in focusing the growth of MC powers, not showcasing how flexible they can be in its use.
May 14, 2025
It is a superhero fantasy/academy book. I don't expect War and Peace, or Hemingway. I do expect it to not be annoying and disjointed.
The first sign of weakness is the first chapter. MC is the son of a hard working farmer dad attending college early at 17 because he is so smart. Three college football players are picking on another student in a restroom, he asked them to stop, so they hold him down to pee on him. His powers manifest and he throws them into walls, in one case breaking bones. In response the U suspends the main character for two weeks for attacking the football players. This is even worse than it sounds, because the writing is clumsy and jumpy, not just illogical.
This universe split off from ours around 1930, and in WWII a US superhero flew to Japan and nuked two cities, thus now all superpowered need to be licensed heroes and otherwise if they use their powers they are villains for life.
Okay, so he is tested and gets the teen hots for a girl, and it turns out he is the highest level of superpower. He refuses to get trained and licensed because his father may get sued over the football players and he does not want to be a hero and get killed. So he goes home to pick plants and gets teased into trying his power by a superhero passing by-- and again refuses, in another clumsy scene, and then forgets all that and uses his power to go flying that night and is not home when a supervillain burns his father to death. Kay. Jumpy writing and nonsense plot set up, great ideas (not).
This goes on further where his uncle wants him to drop out of school and work the farm as unpaid labor, so he gets an emancipation order and joins the superhero academy. Which is a clumsy vision of boot camp as seen by a 10 year old child watching Full Metal Jacket and Starship Troopers and thinking that is how a school for solo/small team supers should be run.
Not only is the writing disjointed, the school is easy to fail and the former students are now banned for life from using their powers. So the academy system is de facto a farming operation to make dozens of new villains a year. WTH?
Anyways, the book does not get better.
This is like a 10 year old did a superhero academy first draft of a book, and it was not edited or anything.
The first sign of weakness is the first chapter. MC is the son of a hard working farmer dad attending college early at 17 because he is so smart. Three college football players are picking on another student in a restroom, he asked them to stop, so they hold him down to pee on him. His powers manifest and he throws them into walls, in one case breaking bones. In response the U suspends the main character for two weeks for attacking the football players. This is even worse than it sounds, because the writing is clumsy and jumpy, not just illogical.
This universe split off from ours around 1930, and in WWII a US superhero flew to Japan and nuked two cities, thus now all superpowered need to be licensed heroes and otherwise if they use their powers they are villains for life.
Okay, so he is tested and gets the teen hots for a girl, and it turns out he is the highest level of superpower. He refuses to get trained and licensed because his father may get sued over the football players and he does not want to be a hero and get killed. So he goes home to pick plants and gets teased into trying his power by a superhero passing by-- and again refuses, in another clumsy scene, and then forgets all that and uses his power to go flying that night and is not home when a supervillain burns his father to death. Kay. Jumpy writing and nonsense plot set up, great ideas (not).
This goes on further where his uncle wants him to drop out of school and work the farm as unpaid labor, so he gets an emancipation order and joins the superhero academy. Which is a clumsy vision of boot camp as seen by a 10 year old child watching Full Metal Jacket and Starship Troopers and thinking that is how a school for solo/small team supers should be run.
Not only is the writing disjointed, the school is easy to fail and the former students are now banned for life from using their powers. So the academy system is de facto a farming operation to make dozens of new villains a year. WTH?
Anyways, the book does not get better.
This is like a 10 year old did a superhero academy first draft of a book, and it was not edited or anything.
March 12, 2018
Caped wasn't flawless. There were grammatical issues, a ton of telling-not-showing, and a writing style that was sometimes stilted and abrupt.
That said, there's something really compelling about this book. The premise was fantastic, and Theo's journey (so far) was great. I especially liked that he wasn't super talented, super gung-ho, super rich, or super attractive. He was just a guy dealing with being average, and what that meant to his sex life. A guy who was more than happy to take the safest route though life, even if, or maybe especially because, it was the cowardly way to go.
I also appreciated the banter and the friends. Some of the quips the characters came up with had me actually snorting with laughter (it's not cute, but it's true). Neha and Isaac really helped round out the story, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they grow, too.
3.5 stars
That said, there's something really compelling about this book. The premise was fantastic, and Theo's journey (so far) was great. I especially liked that he wasn't super talented, super gung-ho, super rich, or super attractive. He was just a guy dealing with being average, and what that meant to his sex life. A guy who was more than happy to take the safest route though life, even if, or maybe especially because, it was the cowardly way to go.
I also appreciated the banter and the friends. Some of the quips the characters came up with had me actually snorting with laughter (it's not cute, but it's true). Neha and Isaac really helped round out the story, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they grow, too.
3.5 stars
August 4, 2020
This book hits pretty much every cliche possible. It's like the author watched Starship Troopers a few too many times, swapped the marines for superheroes and bugs for villains. Seriously, the first 40% of the book is a near exact scene-for-scene recreation of Starship Troopers up to the basic training bits.
So much just doesn't make sense:
Why would there be a law where meta's could NEVER use their powers unless they were a licensed hero? That would be a completely unenforceable law. The obvious outcome would be people that don't want to be under the thumb of the government would band together and just take out the heroes guerilla war style.
Why would they be trained in military style basic training and AIT/Tech school? That type of training is meant to foster teamwork and prepare for hierarchic command structure.
So much just doesn't make sense:
Why would there be a law where meta's could NEVER use their powers unless they were a licensed hero? That would be a completely unenforceable law. The obvious outcome would be people that don't want to be under the thumb of the government would band together and just take out the heroes guerilla war style.
Why would they be trained in military style basic training and AIT/Tech school? That type of training is meant to foster teamwork and prepare for hierarchic command structure.
August 13, 2020
1,5*
OK, I am not saying this is a particularly bad book. Perhaps I am not the target group.
Anyway, I liked the promise of a superhero who doesn't want to be a hero. I didn't much like the writing style, it felt simplistic and less mature than your average YA book - perhaps this is more a book for middle grade.
After 15 % mark, the book simply stopped being interesting to me. Afterwards, it was cliché after cliché, no humour I could recognize, predictable plot, in other words, a literary equivalent of some cheap comic book sold at a newspaper stall for peanuts and printed on lousy paper.
I skimmed most of the book, looking for something to catch my interest again, but never found any. Theo was boring me to death, so were his friends, even the antagonist was boring, all of them full of shit and annoying and taking themselves way too seriously.
OK, I am not saying this is a particularly bad book. Perhaps I am not the target group.
Anyway, I liked the promise of a superhero who doesn't want to be a hero. I didn't much like the writing style, it felt simplistic and less mature than your average YA book - perhaps this is more a book for middle grade.
After 15 % mark, the book simply stopped being interesting to me. Afterwards, it was cliché after cliché, no humour I could recognize, predictable plot, in other words, a literary equivalent of some cheap comic book sold at a newspaper stall for peanuts and printed on lousy paper.
I skimmed most of the book, looking for something to catch my interest again, but never found any. Theo was boring me to death, so were his friends, even the antagonist was boring, all of them full of shit and annoying and taking themselves way too seriously.
June 30, 2018
Great story!
There are stories about people discovering their powers and not wanting to use them, usually due to fear of hurting others unnecessarily. Theo’s reasoning is a little different, so was unexpected for me, though, it totally made sense!
He went through a tough time, but handled it fairly well for a 17 then 18 year-old. When he finally came to the point of the decision which would turn his fate one way or another, I was really happy with how he thought it through.
An excellent story overall! I like that the main issue was resolved, yet there is another story already. I like the character enough that I am really curious as to what new challenges he will face in the next book.
There are stories about people discovering their powers and not wanting to use them, usually due to fear of hurting others unnecessarily. Theo’s reasoning is a little different, so was unexpected for me, though, it totally made sense!
He went through a tough time, but handled it fairly well for a 17 then 18 year-old. When he finally came to the point of the decision which would turn his fate one way or another, I was really happy with how he thought it through.
An excellent story overall! I like that the main issue was resolved, yet there is another story already. I like the character enough that I am really curious as to what new challenges he will face in the next book.
June 16, 2019
Superheroes are real. So are super villains. At least according to Mr. Brasher. And what a world he has created!
Theodore Conley is an extremely intelligent (and fairly) young man in college. And, in an unexpected manner, he discovers he is a metahuman (i.e., he's got super powers). Training ensues.
The author has created a fairly consistent world, how the use of metahuman powers is regulated by law, and training is required to become licensed (sorry, Superman).
Highly recommended. Oh, there are two other series set in this same universe, one is a super sorceress, the other is a metahuman private detective. That excerpt was quite intriguing. I look forward to reading that one, and the next one in this Omega series.
Theodore Conley is an extremely intelligent (and fairly) young man in college. And, in an unexpected manner, he discovers he is a metahuman (i.e., he's got super powers). Training ensues.
The author has created a fairly consistent world, how the use of metahuman powers is regulated by law, and training is required to become licensed (sorry, Superman).
Highly recommended. Oh, there are two other series set in this same universe, one is a super sorceress, the other is a metahuman private detective. That excerpt was quite intriguing. I look forward to reading that one, and the next one in this Omega series.
June 12, 2018
A good beginning to a series, this super hero novel hits several elements one would expect and some unexpected ones too. Origin story, practicing powers, a nemesis, and an ethical dilemma fall under the expected column. However, introducing laws and boot camp into the super hero genre was a nice twist. It appears that the author has more than a little legal and military training, not to mention his frequent use of catch phrases. I’m waiting to hear him use “high speed low drag” or “in the rear with the gear” or “illegitimus non carborundum” in his upcoming books, if he hasn’t used them already.
May 3, 2020
Book was entertaining. Good main character Theo. had good supporting characters/friends in Myth and Neha. Had a good mentor in the old man aka Amazing Man. it felt like a superhero movie as it had all the characteristics of one. Read the book if you like that plot. Villain was good. Iceburn. he did had some cliche's that drive a hero like killing a important family member. Other positives was that heroes in this world need a license or a hero present who is licensed to use their powers, which is very interesting. The hero also gets a full circle at the end with a bully hahaha won't spoil what happens. Good read.
April 10, 2021
Nice!
This was a fun heart felt very realistic coming-of-age superhero story. The descriptions from the characters point of view are very well done. The characters are memorable and very flushed out. The authors insight into Boot Camp was quite good.
One of the things I enjoyed most about this book is the tone shift from the main characters point of view in the beginning it’s immature mostly revolving around thoughts of girls and early college life, after he goes to “the Academy” ;read Boot Camp, The tone subtly changes, The MC’s thoughts are more focused and more mature as the story progresses it’s subtle and very well done.
Definitely going to read the second book.
This was a fun heart felt very realistic coming-of-age superhero story. The descriptions from the characters point of view are very well done. The characters are memorable and very flushed out. The authors insight into Boot Camp was quite good.
One of the things I enjoyed most about this book is the tone shift from the main characters point of view in the beginning it’s immature mostly revolving around thoughts of girls and early college life, after he goes to “the Academy” ;read Boot Camp, The tone subtly changes, The MC’s thoughts are more focused and more mature as the story progresses it’s subtle and very well done.
Definitely going to read the second book.
November 27, 2018
Caped sounds like a book for teenaged boys who enjoy comic books, and I am pleasantly surprised to find it is much better than it sounds. Author Brasher creates a likable hero-in-training, Theo, who decides to pursue his hero training for revenge. Theo develops beyond this and we have an engaging story of a young man who discovers he too is willing to embrace hero-dom for the best of reasons.
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August 17, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed caped and found myself turning the pages to see what would happen next. I like the world the author builds around the heroes and the way he explains their training. The main character is interesting and the dual conflict he has to deal with is also compelling enough to keep me reading.
My only complaints is that at times the writing is stilted. It would help if the author used contractions. But that's a minor complaint and this is a book worth picking up to feed your superhero addiction.
My only complaints is that at times the writing is stilted. It would help if the author used contractions. But that's a minor complaint and this is a book worth picking up to feed your superhero addiction.
May 4, 2018
Really enjoyed this!
Great read, lots of fun. Could use a little editing here and there, but that's a small complaint in what is an extremely enjoyable story.
I really enjoyed the ethics and legal touches involving metas. Legalities are often glazed over or handled clumsily, but Mr. Brasher manages to add in just enough to make it believable without ever being in danger of becoming annoying.
Great read, lots of fun. Could use a little editing here and there, but that's a small complaint in what is an extremely enjoyable story.
I really enjoyed the ethics and legal touches involving metas. Legalities are often glazed over or handled clumsily, but Mr. Brasher manages to add in just enough to make it believable without ever being in danger of becoming annoying.
August 18, 2020
Entertaining Read
Theodore discovers that he is a high level superhero when he is assaulted by bullies. Not wanting the dangerous life of a hero, he declines training until his father is killed in an attempt on Theo's life. He gets stronger and makes friends as he trains. I like the action, humor, and romance. Will he find vengeance? Will his power be warped? I look forward to the next book.
Theodore discovers that he is a high level superhero when he is assaulted by bullies. Not wanting the dangerous life of a hero, he declines training until his father is killed in an attempt on Theo's life. He gets stronger and makes friends as he trains. I like the action, humor, and romance. Will he find vengeance? Will his power be warped? I look forward to the next book.
February 28, 2021
What I loved most about this book is that how, because it was written by a lawyer, the author brings out various laws/regulations on SuperHero's and their powers in a way the typical author wouldn't be able to. The action scenes are great as well, character development was great, and the comedic elements were excellent.
The only negative for me...is that the book featured a lot of time jumps and at times the book was uneventful.
The only negative for me...is that the book featured a lot of time jumps and at times the book was uneventful.
July 11, 2022
a bit awkward but good start
This was an okay outing. The powers were comparable to X-men more than anything. The writing was a bit rough in the beginning, but got better when most of the clunky exposition was out of the way. The author tried to put physics into a superhero novel and shouldn't of bothered. They can fly, people are invulnerable to bullets yet can move and breath, it's okay for it to be nonsensical. Overall it's a good go
This was an okay outing. The powers were comparable to X-men more than anything. The writing was a bit rough in the beginning, but got better when most of the clunky exposition was out of the way. The author tried to put physics into a superhero novel and shouldn't of bothered. They can fly, people are invulnerable to bullets yet can move and breath, it's okay for it to be nonsensical. Overall it's a good go
August 2, 2022
Interesting Story, not the best narrative
Some of the lines Theo has throughout the beginning seem a bit cliché, as does some of his train of thought. I also look forward to more world-building in the series; I believe the book could have used more of that. That said, despite some of the narrative and lack of background, it’s a very interesting take on super heroism. Regardless of any criticisms, it kept me turning the page. I look forward to reading the rest.
Some of the lines Theo has throughout the beginning seem a bit cliché, as does some of his train of thought. I also look forward to more world-building in the series; I believe the book could have used more of that. That said, despite some of the narrative and lack of background, it’s a very interesting take on super heroism. Regardless of any criticisms, it kept me turning the page. I look forward to reading the rest.
February 23, 2018
Farmer's Boy to Hero in Training
In this alternative Earth, there are Metahumans of various strength's. Beta, Alpha, and Omega. The MC is a Omega, but has no interest in becoming a hero until an assassination attempt on his life results in the death of his father. Now he is all in for revenge...
This is a very entertaining fast paced action packed story.
In this alternative Earth, there are Metahumans of various strength's. Beta, Alpha, and Omega. The MC is a Omega, but has no interest in becoming a hero until an assassination attempt on his life results in the death of his father. Now he is all in for revenge...
This is a very entertaining fast paced action packed story.
April 15, 2018
An enjoyable read, with lots of quotable, and a good origin story. But I also was annoyed by the age difference in the main character voice. He speaks like a 14 year old, not a 17 year old, and having read the next books where he’s older, the gap between real age and how he speaks and thinks continues. But as I said, I continued to read the series, as the books are very entertaining.
September 4, 2018
All stories have a beginning. This is one of them.
Caped is a solid good book that at times feel like some other books we have read.
The story/world is unique enough to not feel like a rehash, but I really felt the influence of other books I have read.
I look forward to the next one.
Caped is a solid good book that at times feel like some other books we have read.
The story/world is unique enough to not feel like a rehash, but I really felt the influence of other books I have read.
I look forward to the next one.
May 25, 2019
Fun read. Found the writing style a little boring but I enjoyed the plot and the characters were fun. Sometimes the characters would say things that didn't seem in their nature but didn't takee out of the book of too much. I'd happily read the next one as they're pulpy and easy to get through. I can only hope that the authors prose evolves a bit more and they'd be a solid five stars.
August 12, 2019
A teenager discovers he had superpowers
This book is pretty well written, fast paced, and keeps your interest throughout. If you like superheroes, this might interest you. It's the origin story of Kinetic, as he discovers his powers, and gets trained at superhero boot camp, and develops into a young hero. I'm looking forward to reading the sequels.
This book is pretty well written, fast paced, and keeps your interest throughout. If you like superheroes, this might interest you. It's the origin story of Kinetic, as he discovers his powers, and gets trained at superhero boot camp, and develops into a young hero. I'm looking forward to reading the sequels.
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