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Evil Genius #3
Evil Genius 3
Becoming the Apex Supervillain
A horde of deadly super villains have escaped from Grayville’s maximum security super-prison, and it's up my team to hunt them down.
And The Shadow Knight is helping out.
Unfortunately, that means we can’t kill these villains when we catch them without shattering our tenuous alliance with the hero.
But as always, I’m one step ahead, and I have some surprises in store for both Shadow Knight and the bad guys that will change the power dynamic in Grayville forever.
A horde of deadly super villains have escaped from Grayville’s maximum security super-prison, and it's up my team to hunt them down.
And The Shadow Knight is helping out.
Unfortunately, that means we can’t kill these villains when we catch them without shattering our tenuous alliance with the hero.
But as always, I’m one step ahead, and I have some surprises in store for both Shadow Knight and the bad guys that will change the power dynamic in Grayville forever.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 3, 2020
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March 28, 2020
Not as fun as the first
Number 3 continues the darker themes from the second book, but thankfully doesnt expand on them too much. Getting uncomfortably close to my "put it down" line in some moments with maniac. And its constantly preachy about killing villans... I get already, thats why I'm reading a book called "evil genious" to begin with.
Logan, if youre reading this, please tone it down just a little and get back to the fun cathartic business of killing supervillans.
Number 3 continues the darker themes from the second book, but thankfully doesnt expand on them too much. Getting uncomfortably close to my "put it down" line in some moments with maniac. And its constantly preachy about killing villans... I get already, thats why I'm reading a book called "evil genious" to begin with.
Logan, if youre reading this, please tone it down just a little and get back to the fun cathartic business of killing supervillans.
May 19, 2025
I thoroughly enjoy this series. Its predictable but fun. I dont think I'd enjoy this as much if I wasnt foing the audiobook version
August 20, 2020
I find it difficult to describe this... On one hand it is an intriguing premise but its filled with issues across various areas... Anyway I'm on a superhero books reading spree at the moment so I'll most likely continue with this series for now
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March 11, 2020
I am loving this series! Character development, plot twists and potential new allies. All of it is enjoyable.
The Maniac seems to be an interesting villain for this series.
Seriously wanting the next one as soon as possible!
The Maniac seems to be an interesting villain for this series.
Seriously wanting the next one as soon as possible!
October 17, 2020
I want to make it clear up front that I am really enjoying this series. It is easy reading and a lot of fun, and basically a good way to pass an evening. That being said though, I have finally nailed down the reason why I can't bring myself to give this series that fifth and final elusive star.
Essentially it boils down to lack of plot progression.
This is an action-packed series and often with action-packed series authors mistake action for progress. However, true progress in storytelling is achieved through plot progression. You can have a story without much action that feels fast-paced because the plot is always moving and never slowing down. On the other hand, you can have a story with incredible amounts of action but the story feels slow because the plot isn't going anywhere.
A good example of this in this novel is in the character of Norma. Three books in and she hasn't really progressed much as a character. Please don't mistake that for me not liking this character because she is easily my favourite character in this series, but she is yet to even come close to realising her potential, earning more confidence, or simply progressing as a character. The same is true for the other characters in the story and the plot in general.
If you plan out the plot points of this book and see just how much ground is covered from the beginning of the book to the end of the book, you will soon realise that while there is plenty of action in the form of taking down 10 escaped criminal villains, the actual plot points and progression of the characters and their mission is much less evident.
Like I say though, I am really enjoying this series and I don't want to give the impression that I'm not. It is a little bit slow-paced when you look at it as a whole, but I enjoy the characters, I enjoy the world they've created, and I'm enjoying the series overall. It's a solid four-star read but until the story starts to pick up the pace it won't progress beyond that.
Essentially it boils down to lack of plot progression.
This is an action-packed series and often with action-packed series authors mistake action for progress. However, true progress in storytelling is achieved through plot progression. You can have a story without much action that feels fast-paced because the plot is always moving and never slowing down. On the other hand, you can have a story with incredible amounts of action but the story feels slow because the plot isn't going anywhere.
A good example of this in this novel is in the character of Norma. Three books in and she hasn't really progressed much as a character. Please don't mistake that for me not liking this character because she is easily my favourite character in this series, but she is yet to even come close to realising her potential, earning more confidence, or simply progressing as a character. The same is true for the other characters in the story and the plot in general.
If you plan out the plot points of this book and see just how much ground is covered from the beginning of the book to the end of the book, you will soon realise that while there is plenty of action in the form of taking down 10 escaped criminal villains, the actual plot points and progression of the characters and their mission is much less evident.
Like I say though, I am really enjoying this series and I don't want to give the impression that I'm not. It is a little bit slow-paced when you look at it as a whole, but I enjoy the characters, I enjoy the world they've created, and I'm enjoying the series overall. It's a solid four-star read but until the story starts to pick up the pace it won't progress beyond that.
January 4, 2025
In this third part of the Evil Genius series, after having also read / listened to Jacobs' earlier Vampire Lord series, I started to come down a bit from my Logan Jacobs high, and get a more balanced picture of this author. It's not that he's bad (like ehm Eric Vall!), but he's weird and with more and more series on his plate he has gotten lazier. Nothing you don't see with other authors (top tier lit rpg / haremlit authors Bruce Sentar / Annabelle Hawthorne and Virgil Knightley excepted), but still a bit sad, definitely have to be a bit more selective with his work in the future. This 3rd part of the series is ok-ish, with a bit of a team shuffle, some innocent competition between superheroes and lots of uninsipred combat encounters, and a bit of a weird turn at the end. You see, like many of the lazier series in this 3rd part it starts to revolve around just a few themes that are repeated again and again. In Vampire Lord they were 'vaccines make you go crazy' (!), 'gun magazines are too small' (!!), and the MC is inexplicably the only good vamp. Here the themes are fawning superhero assistent chicks without much spine, villains who are all quite crazy and evil murderers, superheroes who are all assholes (except the MC's team of course), and the unshakable desire to convince everyone, inside the story but also clearly the readers, of the logic of killing all the villains instead of inprisoning them. Even more than with Vampire Lord this is a bit of a right-wing nutjob agenda that's only thinly disguised as a story, and because it's so repetitive becomes more and more boring and nonsensical. All the criminals have to be killed out of hand, really? Even the ones who want to reform? All in all the story is still ok, and the rivalry with the shadow knight (yes, batman vs iron man) is a nice touch, but I think that without that specific crazy idea that keeps being pounded into us it would be way better.
February 16, 2025
3.5 stars from me. While it's entertaining, and started off nicely like the first 2 books, it took a strange turn in a middle.
I know this is supposed to be a 'harem' lit, except this is now book 3 and no harem has been established or talked about with the books' female characters.
Spoiler alert, but I don't really care - while hunting for escaped supervillain named Arachne that happens to be 'hot', Miles decided he wanted to seduce the villain before apprehending her. Huh? Where did that come from? So much so that he sent away his male teammate across town so he wouldn't bother Miles doing the snu snu with the supervillain chick.
Now, this wouldn't be so weird in a harem lit except like I said before, no harem pact or activity has been established. At this point Miles does have a girlfriend (his teammate Dynamo), and by f*cking Arachne, that means he was CHEATING on her! Strange, because this matter never brought up again. Stranger yet, that his other female teammate, witnessed the whole cheating activity and never said anything after the fact. Weird. Imagine seeing your teammate f*cking his enemy mid-combat.
I don't know how to put it. It was so jarring. Such a bizarre writing. Was the author horny at the time? Or maybe he thought his readers are THAT horny? Not sure what he aimed for there, because the hero team could've annihilated the villain normally (and professionally).
I know this is supposed to be a 'harem' lit, except this is now book 3 and no harem has been established or talked about with the books' female characters.
Spoiler alert, but I don't really care - while hunting for escaped supervillain named Arachne that happens to be 'hot', Miles decided he wanted to seduce the villain before apprehending her. Huh? Where did that come from? So much so that he sent away his male teammate across town so he wouldn't bother Miles doing the snu snu with the supervillain chick.
Now, this wouldn't be so weird in a harem lit except like I said before, no harem pact or activity has been established. At this point Miles does have a girlfriend (his teammate Dynamo), and by f*cking Arachne, that means he was CHEATING on her! Strange, because this matter never brought up again. Stranger yet, that his other female teammate, witnessed the whole cheating activity and never said anything after the fact. Weird. Imagine seeing your teammate f*cking his enemy mid-combat.
I don't know how to put it. It was so jarring. Such a bizarre writing. Was the author horny at the time? Or maybe he thought his readers are THAT horny? Not sure what he aimed for there, because the hero team could've annihilated the villain normally (and professionally).
May 25, 2020
I loved the new characters introduced and exploring Greyville and it's "hero"/villain ecosystem a lot more. Some good character growth and exploration with some of the side characters too. My only real complaint is just how MANY loose threads got left this time. Between the Maniac chapter and how we left off with Shadow Knight, I already planned to continue this series anyway (I relate strongly to Miles in many ways, I love his chapters) but this book isn't nearly as self contained as the last too, where the hooked you for the next one but it didn't feel like a major cliffhanger, and I had appreciated that about the first two.
April 12, 2020
A bit predictable but still good.
The book was good, fun, and enjoyable. I felt like I couldn't relate to SKs logic and a lot of the resulting plot from this was easily picked up early. This not necessarily a killer though and I would still recommend the book for fans and I look forward to the next one.
The book was good, fun, and enjoyable. I felt like I couldn't relate to SKs logic and a lot of the resulting plot from this was easily picked up early. This not necessarily a killer though and I would still recommend the book for fans and I look forward to the next one.
March 17, 2020
This is a great continuation to my favorite series by this author. This book does have multiple POVs tat lets you see into more than the main characters mind. From his allies to his enemies, we get a glimpse into things.
March 21, 2020
A fun read, keep them coming
Full of the wit, action, darkness, and well fleshed out characters and interactions that have defined this series, definitely a great read, I cant wait to see what comes next!
Full of the wit, action, darkness, and well fleshed out characters and interactions that have defined this series, definitely a great read, I cant wait to see what comes next!
July 14, 2020
Getting better and better
Like a fine wine this series gets better and better. This started off with a slow burn but so far it is great the only complaint I have is he needs more women in his harem.
Like a fine wine this series gets better and better. This started off with a slow burn but so far it is great the only complaint I have is he needs more women in his harem.
July 15, 2020
Love this series
This has quickly become one of my favorite series. I love how the superhero act gets dismantled. And flipped on its head. This by far one of his most underrated series
This has quickly become one of my favorite series. I love how the superhero act gets dismantled. And flipped on its head. This by far one of his most underrated series
August 3, 2020
I'm HOOKED!
I have devoured this series so far in a short time. I'm completely on the hook for more. I've been a fan of Jacobs' work for a while but this one is a story close to my heart.
I have devoured this series so far in a short time. I'm completely on the hook for more. I've been a fan of Jacobs' work for a while but this one is a story close to my heart.
August 29, 2020
The Darkwing duck and Ironman references are getting to the point where it's just stealing ideas.... I hope to god the story edges away from the weird parody a little bit. It is funny, but some individuality would be nice.
February 9, 2021
Much better.
Took a definite direction and kept you guessing about the details throughout. Drops hints about future plotlines without giving away anything definitive. Great direction and lead up to the next one.
Took a definite direction and kept you guessing about the details throughout. Drops hints about future plotlines without giving away anything definitive. Great direction and lead up to the next one.
February 17, 2021
Interesting Series
I'm truly enjoying this series! The characters are fun, well developed with great dialogue and a fast paced story line. Miles is upsetting the Apple cart by killing super villains. I agree with that premise.
I'm truly enjoying this series! The characters are fun, well developed with great dialogue and a fast paced story line. Miles is upsetting the Apple cart by killing super villains. I agree with that premise.
March 8, 2020
Great book
Can't wait for the next one and is there going a harem and will the mc be able to fly
Can't wait for the next one and is there going a harem and will the mc be able to fly
March 18, 2020
Another Win
A fun entertaining, slightly dark series. Such fun and interesting characters as well as a great premise. Really looking forward to book 4.
A fun entertaining, slightly dark series. Such fun and interesting characters as well as a great premise. Really looking forward to book 4.
March 18, 2020
Enjoyed
I really like the read just need to keep it going I want more to read about miles taking on the corruption ty
I really like the read just need to keep it going I want more to read about miles taking on the corruption ty
March 21, 2020
More please
Slow build but keeps getting better. Has me anticipating how they think Norma will be so powerful. Good antagonists and anti-hero. Ready for next one.
Slow build but keeps getting better. Has me anticipating how they think Norma will be so powerful. Good antagonists and anti-hero. Ready for next one.
April 4, 2020
Awesome read
Really original super powers, and a very dark storytelling style. This is a really great read. I recommend to everyone! 9/10
Really original super powers, and a very dark storytelling style. This is a really great read. I recommend to everyone! 9/10
June 18, 2020
Amazing series
One of my favorite series out there. Hope evil genius keeps going for a long time. My favorite mc right now.
One of my favorite series out there. Hope evil genius keeps going for a long time. My favorite mc right now.
June 23, 2020
Great book
Man bird brain is a tool. Gotta admit though, Mainac is pretty scary. Completely off the rocker. Keep up the good writing.
Man bird brain is a tool. Gotta admit though, Mainac is pretty scary. Completely off the rocker. Keep up the good writing.
July 14, 2020
Mayhem
Really enjoying this series and it’s take on the villain and hero trope. I like that we see all the characters viewpoints. Fun times killing villains!!
Really enjoying this series and it’s take on the villain and hero trope. I like that we see all the characters viewpoints. Fun times killing villains!!
August 22, 2020
AMAZING READ
January 31, 2021
The Spy Who Shagged Me?
I couldn't stop laughing! I'm so glad I'm behind on this series so I can roll right into the next book.
I couldn't stop laughing! I'm so glad I'm behind on this series so I can roll right into the next book.
June 8, 2021
4* 2,5 due to unnecessary excessive ”sex”
September 7, 2022
This keeps up the story equally well as the previous two, but it's starting to get less interesting as the scenarios are becoming a routine.
November 1, 2020
I love Norma, best waifu.
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