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SuperMega Saves The Troops
When a covert team of elite American muscle goes missing in the deep mountains of Pakistan, the United States must place their faith in the hands of two brave noblemen.
Now entrusted with the lives of Jesus Christ's top servicemen, YouTube Superstars Matt Watson & Ryan Magee must travel to the farthest reaches of the earth to terminate Public Enemy #1... Osama bin Laden.
Discovering along their journey that things aren't always so easy for two incredibly rich and handsome celebrities, the dynamic duo is put through the ultimate trial of courage, patriotism, and most importantly... friendship.
Now entrusted with the lives of Jesus Christ's top servicemen, YouTube Superstars Matt Watson & Ryan Magee must travel to the farthest reaches of the earth to terminate Public Enemy #1... Osama bin Laden.
Discovering along their journey that things aren't always so easy for two incredibly rich and handsome celebrities, the dynamic duo is put through the ultimate trial of courage, patriotism, and most importantly... friendship.
197 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 7, 2021
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December 23, 2021
if we're talking realistically, this is more of a 2/5, but we're not talking realistically so it's a 5.
December 15, 2021
I just want to start this review with the preface that I love super mega and have been watching their content since their classic “ASMR in the Kitchen” video which was on their old channel cyndago. Anyways I despite this score I did enjoy a lot of this book, I feel like matt and Ryan’s fictional character were really fleshed out in a nice way, I enjoyed despite how incredibly basic it was the plot which had a lot of cool twists and turns. I say that but I also want to preface that the plot could have done a lil better, the first like 5 chapters barely anything happens besides fleshing out their character but it kinda feels repetitive as we go through multiple days in the lives of the youtube boys. I also despite being usually an avid fan of their humor found it really hit or miss. I didn’t love the constant references, it felt like a shitty parody like a friedberg and seltzer movie at times while not completely to that level it still wasn’t great. Honestly if the amount of parody’s and in jokes were just toned down a bit towards more character based comedy I think I’d like this book a lot more, a whole star more. Don’t take this as utter hate for the book, I did enjoy a lot of it but I have to go with how I feel the actual quality of the book is xoxo
January 15, 2022
Consistently bad :-) great job idiots
December 17, 2021
Great book! I don't think the boys were aware of the nightmare that was waiting for them, though...
December 26, 2021
Good clean fun!
This book is fun for the whole family. By the end of this book, you’ll want to give our heroes Matt and Ryan a big wet one on the lips!
This book is fun for the whole family. By the end of this book, you’ll want to give our heroes Matt and Ryan a big wet one on the lips!
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November 15, 2023I'm gonna have nightmares after reading this...
December 9, 2021
This is basically just Matt & Ryan writing a fanfiction about themselves, and it was a fun and refreshing read!
I think it’s important that this book not be taken very seriously. I am a SuperMega fan, and knew going in that Matt & Ryan are by no means novelists, and therefore this is not going to be the best writing I’ve ever read.
There are some parts that I wish were edited to flow better, and maybe some formatting nitpicks, but I got what I would’ve expected from this prose-wise: exactly how these boys talk verbally.
My biggest complaint is that it was a bit TOO funny—there was a joke in literally every sentence, and it got old pretty quickly. There are plenty of ways to write a comedy without overpacking in jokes and references.
Overall, though, pretty solid! Definitely recommend for SuperMega fans.
*Also I did the lord’s work and posted my notes with the English translations of the Japanese 😉
I think it’s important that this book not be taken very seriously. I am a SuperMega fan, and knew going in that Matt & Ryan are by no means novelists, and therefore this is not going to be the best writing I’ve ever read.
There are some parts that I wish were edited to flow better, and maybe some formatting nitpicks, but I got what I would’ve expected from this prose-wise: exactly how these boys talk verbally.
My biggest complaint is that it was a bit TOO funny—there was a joke in literally every sentence, and it got old pretty quickly. There are plenty of ways to write a comedy without overpacking in jokes and references.
Overall, though, pretty solid! Definitely recommend for SuperMega fans.
*Also I did the lord’s work and posted my notes with the English translations of the Japanese 😉
February 4, 2022
yo mama!
December 16, 2021
If you like Supermega’s YouTube channel this book is for you. Every chapter had me laughing even from the dumbest of jokes, really hope they write more of these type of books!
November 7, 2025
So stupid. I giggled a little bit, sometimes.
February 21, 2022
אף פעם לא קראתי ספר שכל כך תאם את החוש הומור שלי, באמת צחקתי בכל פרק וגם אם יש רגעים שפתאום זה מרגיש קצת חרוש הם מביאים הפתעה מטומטמת שמפילה אותי 🌹
March 9, 2022
This one is gonna be longer than my usual reviews.
First I just want to say I’ve been a long time fan of Matt and Ryan and have been a loyal subscriber of theirs since 2016. I have to say I’m a big fan of these boys.
I currently work as an editing assistant at a literary magazine (Sonora Reviews) and used to be an editor for UAPersona, another literary magazine. Let’s just say I have a lot of experience in reviewing literature. Matt and Ryan have said they want a real review and not some funny haha joke ones. Matt and Ryan this one is for you.
I can’t say I didn’t have a good time reading this story. At the end of the day I’m still a fan of supermega and their humor. I laughed at the yo mama and deez nuts jokes. They were funny! Any supermega fan would love the humor as it is as stupid as we’re used to. I would recommend any supermega fan read this book as it’s a fun time.
Now for the critiques: I know exactly what supermega was going for- a parody of the Gary Stu soldier books a la Ben Shapiro’s True Alligence and Trigged by Donald Trump Jr. But I couldn’t help but think how unlikeable Matt and Ryan were as characters in the book. Yes it was a parody and a commentary on the ridiculous ignorance of influencers in this day and age. In the beginning it was fun, but their shenanigans became repetitive. And speaking of repetitive the nightmare bit was repetitive to the point of anger. I would like to see some actual character growth in the boys. Again, I know this is a parody, but even the books they make fun of have characters that grow in ways. However, this is the only big critique I have.
Some minor ones include the mixing of “Ben” and “Bin” I don’t know if this was like an inside joke or something, but I didn’t get it. Sorry Matt and Ryan, it would’ve worked if you just chose one 😭.
This was still a super(mega) fun read!! I can’t help it if the editor side of me comes out while reading a book. I was a big fan of the cameos and the heterosexual shower scenes. The art was a fun and nice touch as well!! I’ll definitely reread this down the line and reminisce about the past when I’m old and decrepit and my eyes are starting to go blind. Seriously, this is a fun read.
My physical copy of the book got stolen though, so I had to read a kindle version. If Matt and Ryan read this please have sympathy on me and the beautiful friends of mine, Sophie and Serena, who gifted me the physical copy. If not, that’s cool I like don’t expect it anyways.
First I just want to say I’ve been a long time fan of Matt and Ryan and have been a loyal subscriber of theirs since 2016. I have to say I’m a big fan of these boys.
I currently work as an editing assistant at a literary magazine (Sonora Reviews) and used to be an editor for UAPersona, another literary magazine. Let’s just say I have a lot of experience in reviewing literature. Matt and Ryan have said they want a real review and not some funny haha joke ones. Matt and Ryan this one is for you.
I can’t say I didn’t have a good time reading this story. At the end of the day I’m still a fan of supermega and their humor. I laughed at the yo mama and deez nuts jokes. They were funny! Any supermega fan would love the humor as it is as stupid as we’re used to. I would recommend any supermega fan read this book as it’s a fun time.
Now for the critiques: I know exactly what supermega was going for- a parody of the Gary Stu soldier books a la Ben Shapiro’s True Alligence and Trigged by Donald Trump Jr. But I couldn’t help but think how unlikeable Matt and Ryan were as characters in the book. Yes it was a parody and a commentary on the ridiculous ignorance of influencers in this day and age. In the beginning it was fun, but their shenanigans became repetitive. And speaking of repetitive the nightmare bit was repetitive to the point of anger. I would like to see some actual character growth in the boys. Again, I know this is a parody, but even the books they make fun of have characters that grow in ways. However, this is the only big critique I have.
Some minor ones include the mixing of “Ben” and “Bin” I don’t know if this was like an inside joke or something, but I didn’t get it. Sorry Matt and Ryan, it would’ve worked if you just chose one 😭.
This was still a super(mega) fun read!! I can’t help it if the editor side of me comes out while reading a book. I was a big fan of the cameos and the heterosexual shower scenes. The art was a fun and nice touch as well!! I’ll definitely reread this down the line and reminisce about the past when I’m old and decrepit and my eyes are starting to go blind. Seriously, this is a fun read.
My physical copy of the book got stolen though, so I had to read a kindle version. If Matt and Ryan read this please have sympathy on me and the beautiful friends of mine, Sophie and Serena, who gifted me the physical copy. If not, that’s cool I like don’t expect it anyways.
May 20, 2022
I was so conflicted on whether or not I wanted to write a serious review or be just as silly as the two American heroes featured in this book. But, just like the overall tone of the novel, I decided to go the serious route.
Matt Watson and Ryan Magee are truly some of the greatest authors I've ever had the pleasure of reading. They have a perfect ability to balance satirical rhetoric on the state of America with beautiful descriptions of foreign nations.
Every sentence written is a wonderful blend of prose and whatever something else that is like prose is. The representation of Matthew Wattson and Ryan Magee is so incredibly accurate (please trust me, I've met them, I swear). They're personalities are perfectly reflected in the writing.
But after reading this novel, who know what other nightmares await in the books to come.
Matt Watson and Ryan Magee are truly some of the greatest authors I've ever had the pleasure of reading. They have a perfect ability to balance satirical rhetoric on the state of America with beautiful descriptions of foreign nations.
Every sentence written is a wonderful blend of prose and whatever something else that is like prose is. The representation of Matthew Wattson and Ryan Magee is so incredibly accurate (please trust me, I've met them, I swear). They're personalities are perfectly reflected in the writing.
But after reading this novel, who know what other nightmares await in the books to come.
April 5, 2022
Truly a well-written and thought provoking piece of literature that will go down in history as one of the most influential books ever written.
In the same vein as literary classics like The Great Gatsby, 1984, Huckleberry Finn and The Odyssey, Supermega Saves the Troops will make you laugh, cheer, cry, and you might even learn a little something about the world, or yourself.
Watson and Magee have really come into themselves with this book. While they are still early in their careers, this is already likely to be their magnum opus. With that cliffhanger ending, one can only imagine the next brilliant work that the duo will create.
In the same vein as literary classics like The Great Gatsby, 1984, Huckleberry Finn and The Odyssey, Supermega Saves the Troops will make you laugh, cheer, cry, and you might even learn a little something about the world, or yourself.
Watson and Magee have really come into themselves with this book. While they are still early in their careers, this is already likely to be their magnum opus. With that cliffhanger ending, one can only imagine the next brilliant work that the duo will create.
January 8, 2023
The SuperMega Boys really pulled out all of the stops. 10 poops out of 10 pees.
Realistically speaking, I’ve never read a book where something made me laugh on every single page. The timing of some of the lines were amazing. If you know what kind of humor you are getting into (and like), I think you’d have a fanatic time. I’ve adored SuperMega for years and this was the perfect love letter. Hoping they continue with this writing venture.
Realistically speaking, I’ve never read a book where something made me laugh on every single page. The timing of some of the lines were amazing. If you know what kind of humor you are getting into (and like), I think you’d have a fanatic time. I’ve adored SuperMega for years and this was the perfect love letter. Hoping they continue with this writing venture.
June 11, 2023
Super dumb, as expected. Even though it made me laugh in parts, a lot of the jokes got old fast. There is genuine effort put into the audiobook, though: Geno Samuel's narration and the sound effects added some fun and immersion.
Appreciate these boys and their content, but this is a one-time read/listen.
Appreciate these boys and their content, but this is a one-time read/listen.
February 10, 2022
Masterpiece.
April 3, 2022
Best(only) book I’ve read in 5 years!
April 12, 2022
Did they save the troops or did they save my heart??!!!???
July 24, 2024
This is by far the most stupid, unhinged, absurd, nonsensical, and weird book I have ever read.
It's also by far the funniest book I've ever read. 5 stars, can't wait for the sequel.
It's also by far the funniest book I've ever read. 5 stars, can't wait for the sequel.
February 20, 2022
I cannot in good conscience give this book anything higher than a 3. Obviously it was terrible but also very funny. Some jokes landed amazingly and some poorly. Ultimately I don’t care because I had fun.
February 18, 2022
an enjoyable and funny book that made me laugh so many times. this is one of the few youtuber books that was super engaging and entertaining for me to read. i highly recommend it if ur a fan of supermega or just want to read a book that gives you a good laugh.
January 27, 2022
SuperMega are one of the few internet personalities I follow with any vested interest, and this is in no small part to the co-creators, Matt Watson and Ryan Magee, possessing a surreal, cheeky sense of humor and general down-to-earth approach to their success. I have a deep affinity for their work, so when I say this book is not good, I say it both as a fan and with a heavy heart. That said, it should appeal to their other fans, especially ones not as persnickety as this one.
The novel's shortcomings are glaring from the beginning, with relatively uninspired prose and offbeat tangents that wind up overstaying their welcome. The comedy, which is a combination of unnecessary vulgarity, toilet humor, and on-the-nose political satire is distinctly SuperMega, and while the jokes do consistently land in their online content, it doesn't exactly translate into the written word. The bizarre antics of Watson and Magee are endearing when in podcast, let's play, and sketch form, but they don't have the same effect here. The sheer audacity of the humor is what keeps them afloat for roughly the first third of the book. Unfortunately, the shock value ceases to be effective after the third homoerotic shower scene. There is a tiresome redundancy to a good chunk of the humor, and if the book was perhaps a hundred pages shorter, the momentum might have been kept until the end.
The satire likewise doesn't really work as a satire, largely in part because the criticisms of the U.S. military industrial complex, American entitlement and imperialist attitudes, and glorification of violence aren't explored in any real depth and are practically nonexistent for most of the novel. Besides a few jokes here and there deliberately targeting these subjects, they're mostly left to the wayside for pointless, toothless jabs at Italians.
Perhaps the most glaring issue with the book are the protagonists, fictionalized versions of the authors. They are caricatures of vapid, self-absorbed, and arrogant internet personalities and while this does provide a good bit of commentary at first, it soon devolves into head-scratching scenes of gruesome tragedy and unspeakable suffering. The characters come off as completely unlikable, often bordering and then crossing the line into pure loathsome. Perhaps this was intentional, but as it stands, they are not protagonists I found worth following. The earlier critiques the protagonists were representative of fall away, and are instead replaced with scene after scene of the two regarding the horrific scenes before them with either disdain or ignorance.
There is no real conflict driving the story, in any case. The protagonists have a mission to accomplish, which is of course saving the troops, but the characters feel flat and one dimensional (save for, weirdly enough, the celebrity cameos). The fictional Matt and Ryan are essentially interchangeable, and there is no conflict or drama between them. They end up reading as lifeless when they're not being outright antisocial. They are moved from one set piece to the next seemingly without reason, and their globe trotting comes off as pointless. As such, they feel like boats on the ocean, moving without intent or purpose, until the very end. The entire second act of the book feels like filler; all of the plot relevant episodes occur in the first and last third.
In the interest of not tearing this novel to shreds, I will admit I did have a good time with it in the beginning. The jokes were crafted relatively well, and the critiques served a purpose. There are some moments of lucidity, where the prose shines and is at times poetic. These instances are, however, few and far between.
I wish I enjoyed this book more than I did, but for those fans of SuperMega and their distinct brand of comedy, I would recommend it. In the end, what appeal it holds depends on your literary taste. If you are able to overlook the issues I went into far too much detail about, it's a fun, breezy read that showcases the duo's comedic sensibilities. It wasn't for me, but I sincerely hope they write another book and iron out the problems present in this one.
The novel's shortcomings are glaring from the beginning, with relatively uninspired prose and offbeat tangents that wind up overstaying their welcome. The comedy, which is a combination of unnecessary vulgarity, toilet humor, and on-the-nose political satire is distinctly SuperMega, and while the jokes do consistently land in their online content, it doesn't exactly translate into the written word. The bizarre antics of Watson and Magee are endearing when in podcast, let's play, and sketch form, but they don't have the same effect here. The sheer audacity of the humor is what keeps them afloat for roughly the first third of the book. Unfortunately, the shock value ceases to be effective after the third homoerotic shower scene. There is a tiresome redundancy to a good chunk of the humor, and if the book was perhaps a hundred pages shorter, the momentum might have been kept until the end.
The satire likewise doesn't really work as a satire, largely in part because the criticisms of the U.S. military industrial complex, American entitlement and imperialist attitudes, and glorification of violence aren't explored in any real depth and are practically nonexistent for most of the novel. Besides a few jokes here and there deliberately targeting these subjects, they're mostly left to the wayside for pointless, toothless jabs at Italians.
Perhaps the most glaring issue with the book are the protagonists, fictionalized versions of the authors. They are caricatures of vapid, self-absorbed, and arrogant internet personalities and while this does provide a good bit of commentary at first, it soon devolves into head-scratching scenes of gruesome tragedy and unspeakable suffering. The characters come off as completely unlikable, often bordering and then crossing the line into pure loathsome. Perhaps this was intentional, but as it stands, they are not protagonists I found worth following. The earlier critiques the protagonists were representative of fall away, and are instead replaced with scene after scene of the two regarding the horrific scenes before them with either disdain or ignorance.
There is no real conflict driving the story, in any case. The protagonists have a mission to accomplish, which is of course saving the troops, but the characters feel flat and one dimensional (save for, weirdly enough, the celebrity cameos). The fictional Matt and Ryan are essentially interchangeable, and there is no conflict or drama between them. They end up reading as lifeless when they're not being outright antisocial. They are moved from one set piece to the next seemingly without reason, and their globe trotting comes off as pointless. As such, they feel like boats on the ocean, moving without intent or purpose, until the very end. The entire second act of the book feels like filler; all of the plot relevant episodes occur in the first and last third.
In the interest of not tearing this novel to shreds, I will admit I did have a good time with it in the beginning. The jokes were crafted relatively well, and the critiques served a purpose. There are some moments of lucidity, where the prose shines and is at times poetic. These instances are, however, few and far between.
I wish I enjoyed this book more than I did, but for those fans of SuperMega and their distinct brand of comedy, I would recommend it. In the end, what appeal it holds depends on your literary taste. If you are able to overlook the issues I went into far too much detail about, it's a fun, breezy read that showcases the duo's comedic sensibilities. It wasn't for me, but I sincerely hope they write another book and iron out the problems present in this one.
December 14, 2021
It feels like if they really tried, they could write an actual book that wasn’t just a big goof. I felt like this was creative and it must have been hard to make every single sentence in a whole book, a joke. I just wish they put that effort into making this not feel like, well, a joke. It’s funny to read once but I don’t think I’ll revisit it. I’m
Sure this is exactly what they were going for and it feels very much like them, but I really wish they’d tried to make a real book because I think they’re talented and funny enough to pull it off. It kind of feels like they didn’t take it seriously because if people didn’t like it, they could be like “well it was a goof anyway”. They’re too clever and talented for this level of book.
Sure this is exactly what they were going for and it feels very much like them, but I really wish they’d tried to make a real book because I think they’re talented and funny enough to pull it off. It kind of feels like they didn’t take it seriously because if people didn’t like it, they could be like “well it was a goof anyway”. They’re too clever and talented for this level of book.
December 7, 2021
Best thing I've ever read. changed my life for the better. highly recommend.
July 23, 2022
Pinnacle of the art of the written word
October 23, 2024
Captivating, mesmerising, life changing. This book was everything I thought a book could be and more. There wasn’t a giggle-free page from start to finish. I’ve read it 9 million times and each read is better than the last.
Damn those funny brothers are funny.
Damn those funny brothers are funny.
March 30, 2022
Guys I finally read a book wow
Uhhh this book is legendary. My fingers are crossed for a sequel. I need one immediately. Thank you Matt and Ryan
Uhhh this book is legendary. My fingers are crossed for a sequel. I need one immediately. Thank you Matt and Ryan
January 16, 2022
holy hell, this book was an entertaining ride. not sure if I can recommend it to anyone who isn't already a fan of Matt and Ryan, but wow. super glad I picked this for my first read of 2022
August 27, 2024
This books is an absurdist comedic masterpiece. I have never had trouble reading blurry pages through my tears of laughter, and then I read this book. It is wonderfully fun, and unbelievably stupid. This book is not supposed to be good, it's supposed to be an absurd romp, and you can tell the illustrious Ryan Magee and his "Non-romantic life partner" (page 1) Matthew Watson had a fucking blast scrawling their unique brand of madness across the pages.
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