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Super Powereds [Dramatized Adaptation] #1.3
Super Powereds: Year One (3 of 3) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Knowledge is power. That would be the motto of Lander University, had it not been snatched up and used to death by others long before the school was founded. For while Lander offers a full range of courses to nearly all students, it also offers a small number of specialty classes to a very select few. Lander is home to the Hero Certification Program, a curriculum designed to develop student with superhuman capabilities, commonly known as Supers, into official Heroes.
Five of this year’s freshmen are extra special. They have a secret aside from their abilities, one that they must guard from even their classmates. Because for every one person in the world with abilities they can control, there are three who lack such skill. These lesser super beings, Powereds as they are called, have always been treated as burdens and second class citizens. Though there has been ample research in the area, no one has ever succeeded in turning a Powered into a regular human, let alone a Super.
That is, until now…
Five of this year’s freshmen are extra special. They have a secret aside from their abilities, one that they must guard from even their classmates. Because for every one person in the world with abilities they can control, there are three who lack such skill. These lesser super beings, Powereds as they are called, have always been treated as burdens and second class citizens. Though there has been ample research in the area, no one has ever succeeded in turning a Powered into a regular human, let alone a Super.
That is, until now…
- GenresScience Fiction
5 pages, Audiobook
First published April 27, 2021
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May 15, 2021
[Graphic Audio Review]
With an already good story to start with, Graphic Audio did an excellent job of adding in their customary flair and detail. The full cast adds more of variety to the narration and the sound effect enhance to the atmosphere.
So overall this was a very good experience and much as their motto said: 'A movie in your mind' If you enjoy your audiobooks with a bit of extra flair than this is a definite recommend. My only note of criticism however is the fact that the story is split in multiple parts. With the story spread out in such a way, some of the impact may be lost, as well as a combined higher price-tag.
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[Original Review]
University meet superhero bootcamp.
Super powerds is a surprisingly intelligent take on superheroes. Lander university is one in only a few places where super powered humans can certify to become legal heroes. But only a very select few. because only 25% of all powered individuals is actually capable of controlling those powers.....Until now.
This multi-POV story emerges you in a truly interesting world. The world building is subtle, but oh so powerful. While the story itself takes on themes like prejudice, responsibility and self exploration. And in the end of it all Mr Hayes manages to create one of the most realistic superhero stories i've ever read.
Book 2 will definitely find itself on my to-read list.
With an already good story to start with, Graphic Audio did an excellent job of adding in their customary flair and detail. The full cast adds more of variety to the narration and the sound effect enhance to the atmosphere.
So overall this was a very good experience and much as their motto said: 'A movie in your mind' If you enjoy your audiobooks with a bit of extra flair than this is a definite recommend. My only note of criticism however is the fact that the story is split in multiple parts. With the story spread out in such a way, some of the impact may be lost, as well as a combined higher price-tag.
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[Original Review]
University meet superhero bootcamp.
Super powerds is a surprisingly intelligent take on superheroes. Lander university is one in only a few places where super powered humans can certify to become legal heroes. But only a very select few. because only 25% of all powered individuals is actually capable of controlling those powers.....Until now.
This multi-POV story emerges you in a truly interesting world. The world building is subtle, but oh so powerful. While the story itself takes on themes like prejudice, responsibility and self exploration. And in the end of it all Mr Hayes manages to create one of the most realistic superhero stories i've ever read.
Book 2 will definitely find itself on my to-read list.
June 7, 2025
My first attempt was not this Graphic Audio version, rather the regular audiobook with a narrator. But the attempts at female voices were breaking immersion for me and then the Audible app showed me this other option - what a save! With a full cast and audio effects it was so much better.
There are good ideas here, but overall the execution is lacking. The characters don't get much development so most of them end up feeling very one-dimensional. Also the book is too long for what it is.
Note: I listened to all three audio books but am only recording one so as not to distort my Reading Challenge numbers.
There are good ideas here, but overall the execution is lacking. The characters don't get much development so most of them end up feeling very one-dimensional. Also the book is too long for what it is.
Note: I listened to all three audio books but am only recording one so as not to distort my Reading Challenge numbers.
May 18, 2022
Hearing the added details and the multiple voices made the ending fight hit so much harder. Loved it.
August 14, 2024
Listened to the GraphicAudio version.
5 hrs.
5 hrs.
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