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Saving Supervillains #1
Saving Supervillains
A former villain is living a quiet life, hidden among the masses. Miles has one big secret: he might just be the most powerful super in existence.
Those days are behind him. But when a wounded young lady unable to control her superpower needs his help, she shatters his boring life, pulling him into the one place he least expected to be—the Bureau of Superheroes.
Now Miles has an opportunity to change the place he has always criticized as women flock to him, creating both opportunity and disaster.
He is about to do the strangest thing a Deputy Director of the Bureau has ever done: start saving Supervillains.
Those days are behind him. But when a wounded young lady unable to control her superpower needs his help, she shatters his boring life, pulling him into the one place he least expected to be—the Bureau of Superheroes.
Now Miles has an opportunity to change the place he has always criticized as women flock to him, creating both opportunity and disaster.
He is about to do the strangest thing a Deputy Director of the Bureau has ever done: start saving Supervillains.
452 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 9, 2022
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About the author
Bruce Sentar
57 books798 followersBorn and raised in the agricultural midwest, I moved every year after school even as far as Shanghai before settling down with my wife in Chicago.
I have always enjoyed Wuxia stories and became thrilled when I discovered harem stories spreading to western books. I've written down my day dreams for years as an idle hobby. Inspired by the harem genre I'm finally fleshing them out into full blown novels.
I'm excited to share my stories with you as I turn them into novels and series.
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I have always enjoyed Wuxia stories and became thrilled when I discovered harem stories spreading to western books. I've written down my day dreams for years as an idle hobby. Inspired by the harem genre I'm finally fleshing them out into full blown novels.
I'm excited to share my stories with you as I turn them into novels and series.
Connect with me on Facebook for updates on my latest books.
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September 7, 2024
Aggravatingly bad
Harem/ super heroes/ sex scenes/ poor choices by both author and characters
Before I vent about how this book pissed me off let me start by saying I've liked every other thing I've read by Bruce Sentar. I enjoyed Dragon's Justice, and Mana Master was fun until the end of book 2 (hooking up with the guild-master was a stretch too far).
-If you are thinking about giving this book a try, Allow me to direct your attention to the two books that this was mainly 'borrowing' from.
The Daily Struggles of an Immortal (Immortal Supers #1) by Kurtis Eckstein
Fid's Crusade (The Chronicles of Fid #1) by David H. Reiss
If you mashed these two books together and and put in the minimal effort for character development and world building you might end up with something just like Saving Supervillains. Your result might be better.
-Daily Struggles of an Immortal is harem about a depressed super who is passing as a normie until events conspire to pull him into the super-hero organization. All the daily life/ office stuff/ relationship/sex portions of this book are from here.
Fid's Crusade is a non-harem about a depressed retired villain who is passing as a normie until events conspire to pull him into the super-hero organization. All the tragic backstory/ hate for heroes/ casual violence/ and the invented persona of "Void" are from here -right down to the star-field over a lightless black silhouette as his super-costume with the gravelly modulated voice.
-So, what's so bad about this book? it's the mind numbing levels of stupidity for starters.
Besides all the female characters being near duplicates of each other, and besides the errors in basic facts, The main number one flaw in the book is the main character. He is a moron.
Just being a simple everyday moron would not be a deal breaker. This chucklewit is a petulant, violent, self-indulgent, short sighted moron. This guy is giving everyone around him mixed signals, he's acting suspicious as hell, and he gives off more red flags than a drug dealer on a playground. This guy, (who's name I've already forgotten 15 min after finishing the book) Casually, brutally murders people who find out his "secret", and then he tells a girl he's just met on their first date that exact same "secret". He tries to kill people who he was the last know person to be seen with them alive after being very publicly filmed getting kidnapped by that person. He then never expects to become a suspect for that murder that was never freaking necessary if he himself hadn't told them his big "secret" unprompted of his own free will.
This dude is so sketchy and incompetent that he is far more likely to be suspected of being an unreliable alcoholic, than the villain that he is. This dude works for the Super Hero Bureau, but he's constantly turning off his communicator and tracker to go do crimes, and then popping back up near the scene of his crime to turn his communicator back on with no cover story to explain why he went dark, or why he Always goes dark just before some bad stuff goes down near him.
Argh, I could keep going but you get the gist.
Give this book a pass, and check out the others that this is a poor intimation of.
Harem/ super heroes/ sex scenes/ poor choices by both author and characters
Before I vent about how this book pissed me off let me start by saying I've liked every other thing I've read by Bruce Sentar. I enjoyed Dragon's Justice, and Mana Master was fun until the end of book 2 (hooking up with the guild-master was a stretch too far).
-If you are thinking about giving this book a try, Allow me to direct your attention to the two books that this was mainly 'borrowing' from.
The Daily Struggles of an Immortal (Immortal Supers #1) by Kurtis Eckstein
Fid's Crusade (The Chronicles of Fid #1) by David H. Reiss
If you mashed these two books together and and put in the minimal effort for character development and world building you might end up with something just like Saving Supervillains. Your result might be better.
-Daily Struggles of an Immortal is harem about a depressed super who is passing as a normie until events conspire to pull him into the super-hero organization. All the daily life/ office stuff/ relationship/sex portions of this book are from here.
Fid's Crusade is a non-harem about a depressed retired villain who is passing as a normie until events conspire to pull him into the super-hero organization. All the tragic backstory/ hate for heroes/ casual violence/ and the invented persona of "Void" are from here -right down to the star-field over a lightless black silhouette as his super-costume with the gravelly modulated voice.
-So, what's so bad about this book? it's the mind numbing levels of stupidity for starters.
Besides all the female characters being near duplicates of each other, and besides the errors in basic facts, The main number one flaw in the book is the main character. He is a moron.
Just being a simple everyday moron would not be a deal breaker. This chucklewit is a petulant, violent, self-indulgent, short sighted moron. This guy is giving everyone around him mixed signals, he's acting suspicious as hell, and he gives off more red flags than a drug dealer on a playground. This guy, (who's name I've already forgotten 15 min after finishing the book) Casually, brutally murders people who find out his "secret", and then he tells a girl he's just met on their first date that exact same "secret". He tries to kill people who he was the last know person to be seen with them alive after being very publicly filmed getting kidnapped by that person. He then never expects to become a suspect for that murder that was never freaking necessary if he himself hadn't told them his big "secret" unprompted of his own free will.
This dude is so sketchy and incompetent that he is far more likely to be suspected of being an unreliable alcoholic, than the villain that he is. This dude works for the Super Hero Bureau, but he's constantly turning off his communicator and tracker to go do crimes, and then popping back up near the scene of his crime to turn his communicator back on with no cover story to explain why he went dark, or why he Always goes dark just before some bad stuff goes down near him.
Argh, I could keep going but you get the gist.
Give this book a pass, and check out the others that this is a poor intimation of.
May 16, 2022
Something not specifically explained happened, and something like a superhero virus got unleashed on the world. It infected everything: humans, bears, one-celled organisms, etc. In humans this virus got attached to the X chromosome - to the point that more women than men get born (those little X sperms have superpowers, I did mention it infected everything, which, here, includes sperm). So this is a world where women outnumber men. Not sure by how much, but something like 9 to 1. The book opens about three generations after that virus hit earth. As everything was infected, people had to pull into cities to protect themselves, the land in between cities are covered by "monsters" (superpower enhanced animals and the like).
The mere description on this book, the actual other stuff I haven't mentioned yet, I mean, plus the cover probably would have made me skip this book. Most of the little red flag type check-boxes were checked. Superpowered man attracting all the women to him; has more power than anyone should have; I've forgotten what the male version for Mary Sue is called, but this kinda edges on triggering "male Mary Sue" story alert.
So why did I end up reading this book? Not certain why I tried the sample, but I did. And couldn't stop reading. It basically pressed some of my buttons for "eww, icky", but there was this edge that kept invading that kept things from going too far. He's pro-many women for one man (technically he is more pro-poly relationships, which can have more than one man, one woman, in them, but, because of that more women than men issue. . . ); he has enormous power beyond anyone else's; he has put up a incredibly selfish and self-serving persona; etc. etc. But every time one thing is noticed, certain things were also noticed that kept things from going too far. Like, he personally doesn't actually want a harem, or any relationship (beyond quick fucks) because of his backstory, his history. But he works on an ad campaign to get people to accept harems (reasons given: frustrated women turn to crime because their aren't enough men around for 1-1 relationships, and not all women are going to be able to satisfy their frustrations through another women; I'm asexual, don't ask me if any of that is reasonable). He has enormous power, but there's (a) legitimate reason(s) for why he is hiding it, again because of his backstory, but also because he knows he simply is just too powerful to not be locked in a cell/and or basically be turned into a slave to the superhero bureau. Yes, he seems super selfish and self-serving, but there's a reason I worded things the way I worded them - this seems to be a self-image that might have had some basis in fact, but the actions that occur in the book don't exactly align with someone who is only self-serving. Right. So.
The basic story is this: Miles works for an advertising firm with a contract with the BSH (the superhero bureau). Through that he ends up with a "bounty" for someone to give a message to Demon, a supervillain known to basically kill anyone/thing that gets too close. BSH needs Demon because they need that power - bacteria are infected with superhero virus and are spreading through city and killing - kind of act like Borg in that, one "thing" might kill them but only up until "knowledge" spreads and the bacteria becomes immune to whatever that "thing" is (except for fire, and something Demon brings to the party). Both because it is an excuse to not go to a party his coworker is trying to drag him to, and because he figures anyone who actually approached Demon would die, Miles decides to deliver the message himself to contact BSH directly to Demon. Because, you know, he suspects he won't be killed.
Miles finds Demon as a dry-ed up husk of a thing with a gun to their head. Can't tell if male or female. Demon had their powers turned on suddenly and they have something that sucks life energy from others and they can't control it. Didn't want to kill. Miles is all powerful, recall, so....
Demon, who actually turns out to be Demoness (considering the number of superheroes/villains that are male, and the number that are women, assuming demon was male was an odd take, but whatever), and Miles get drafted to help tack down bacteria villain and kill. Which leads to a closer connection to BSH; closer connection between Miles and Demoness, etc. etc.
Right, so. Miles is not a hero and does not want to be one. Which, basically, means that if he has an issue he needs to resolve, he might resolve it by killing someone, because, eh, he not hero. Also, of course, he has a lot of sex, graphic, in this book. No clue how good/bad that was written as I skipped those sections as much as possible. I wasn't interested to hear how his cock was being sucked, and stuff. So.
Right, so, as noted, a billion and one red flags - lots of sex I didn't read because I didn't want to read it, but hmms. Liked it well enough to continue reading, and rating book relativity well. Oh, and one of those things that kept it from turning into an "eww, male Mary Sue story", is the part where it did kind of read more like an author writing a story about a Captain Kirk type character (gets lots of sex, women, etc., almost always wins, etc. etc.), and less an author putting themselves into the story as super powerful and stuff. A book with a Captain Kirk, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, kind of story is going to have an over-powered character that kind of automatically hit certain red flags just by existing as that type of character.
Rating: 3.8
May 15 2022
The mere description on this book, the actual other stuff I haven't mentioned yet, I mean, plus the cover probably would have made me skip this book. Most of the little red flag type check-boxes were checked. Superpowered man attracting all the women to him; has more power than anyone should have; I've forgotten what the male version for Mary Sue is called, but this kinda edges on triggering "male Mary Sue" story alert.
So why did I end up reading this book? Not certain why I tried the sample, but I did. And couldn't stop reading. It basically pressed some of my buttons for "eww, icky", but there was this edge that kept invading that kept things from going too far. He's pro-many women for one man (technically he is more pro-poly relationships, which can have more than one man, one woman, in them, but, because of that more women than men issue. . . ); he has enormous power beyond anyone else's; he has put up a incredibly selfish and self-serving persona; etc. etc. But every time one thing is noticed, certain things were also noticed that kept things from going too far. Like, he personally doesn't actually want a harem, or any relationship (beyond quick fucks) because of his backstory, his history. But he works on an ad campaign to get people to accept harems (reasons given: frustrated women turn to crime because their aren't enough men around for 1-1 relationships, and not all women are going to be able to satisfy their frustrations through another women; I'm asexual, don't ask me if any of that is reasonable). He has enormous power, but there's (a) legitimate reason(s) for why he is hiding it, again because of his backstory, but also because he knows he simply is just too powerful to not be locked in a cell/and or basically be turned into a slave to the superhero bureau. Yes, he seems super selfish and self-serving, but there's a reason I worded things the way I worded them - this seems to be a self-image that might have had some basis in fact, but the actions that occur in the book don't exactly align with someone who is only self-serving. Right. So.
The basic story is this: Miles works for an advertising firm with a contract with the BSH (the superhero bureau). Through that he ends up with a "bounty" for someone to give a message to Demon, a supervillain known to basically kill anyone/thing that gets too close. BSH needs Demon because they need that power - bacteria are infected with superhero virus and are spreading through city and killing - kind of act like Borg in that, one "thing" might kill them but only up until "knowledge" spreads and the bacteria becomes immune to whatever that "thing" is (except for fire, and something Demon brings to the party). Both because it is an excuse to not go to a party his coworker is trying to drag him to, and because he figures anyone who actually approached Demon would die, Miles decides to deliver the message himself to contact BSH directly to Demon. Because, you know, he suspects he won't be killed.
Miles finds Demon as a dry-ed up husk of a thing with a gun to their head. Can't tell if male or female. Demon had their powers turned on suddenly and they have something that sucks life energy from others and they can't control it. Didn't want to kill. Miles is all powerful, recall, so....
Demon, who actually turns out to be Demoness (considering the number of superheroes/villains that are male, and the number that are women, assuming demon was male was an odd take, but whatever), and Miles get drafted to help tack down bacteria villain and kill. Which leads to a closer connection to BSH; closer connection between Miles and Demoness, etc. etc.
Right, so. Miles is not a hero and does not want to be one. Which, basically, means that if he has an issue he needs to resolve, he might resolve it by killing someone, because, eh, he not hero. Also, of course, he has a lot of sex, graphic, in this book. No clue how good/bad that was written as I skipped those sections as much as possible. I wasn't interested to hear how his cock was being sucked, and stuff. So.
Right, so, as noted, a billion and one red flags - lots of sex I didn't read because I didn't want to read it, but hmms. Liked it well enough to continue reading, and rating book relativity well. Oh, and one of those things that kept it from turning into an "eww, male Mary Sue story", is the part where it did kind of read more like an author writing a story about a Captain Kirk type character (gets lots of sex, women, etc., almost always wins, etc. etc.), and less an author putting themselves into the story as super powerful and stuff. A book with a Captain Kirk, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, kind of story is going to have an over-powered character that kind of automatically hit certain red flags just by existing as that type of character.
Rating: 3.8
May 15 2022
February 2, 2023
I had a hard time not DNFing this book in the first half - I just couldn't get behind the protagonist. He was edgy and whiney, and I had no emotional investment in him yet - so it was hard to empathize with his past that had made him who he was. I was aware of Bruce Sentar's track record, so I kept my hopes up that the character would get better. Luckily, we got to learn more about him and why he acted the way he did. Even so, I still didn't like him as much as the other protagonists in Sentar's books. Meanwhile, I found Stella, the first person in the harem, fun at times but her craziness could be overbearing. Thankfully, we had Melody, who was much more relaxed and morally upright, to counterbalance the chaos. All things considered, this wasn't my favorite Sentar book - it's probably the least favorite - but it wasn't bad either; however, I don't think I'd re-read it and I may forget about it in a few months. 2.5/5.
November 8, 2022
Отново романче с интересна и забавна идея и кофти изпълнение.
Най-великият супергерой на планетата не е всъщност никакъв герой, само е супер - защото си крие силите и като цяло не иска да го занимават с цялата супергеройска работа. За съжаление историята и изказът са на ниво 6 клас или айде второразреден трилър (което пак е ниво 6 клас, айде втория срок).
Най-великият супергерой на планетата не е всъщност никакъв герой, само е супер - защото си крие силите и като цяло не иска да го занимават с цялата супергеройска работа. За съжаление историята и изказът са на ниво 6 клас или айде второразреден трилър (което пак е ниво 6 клас, айде втория срок).
September 27, 2023
Similarity are not a coincidence
The story reminds me of a superhero one's I've read some days ago, but the execution is completely different. I wish we had more world building in this one to explain why the world was in this state. The MC is quite the hypocrite too.
The story reminds me of a superhero one's I've read some days ago, but the execution is completely different. I wish we had more world building in this one to explain why the world was in this state. The MC is quite the hypocrite too.
May 5, 2022
Good Book With Few Bad Points
I love this author's ideas and worlds. His writing style is engaging and easy to follow. His works are also well written and edited, with very few grammar or mechanical issues.
However, the way he writes his harems always puts me off. A line from this book that's spoken by the main character (paraphrased) goes something like "Stamina. I'll need it now that I'm part of a harem." This summarizes the author's issue in several of his works. The MC is not part of a harem. The MC HAS a harem. This author's harems border on being just bisexual polyamorous relationships that happen to only have one male in them. The females even fool around with each other without the MC's presence. They all love one another as romantic partners, not as sister wives.
The saving grace here, though, is that the author very clearly makes the MC the center of all the relationships. He doesn't make it appear as though the group would continue without the MC's presence. Also, the romance scenes are lacking, but what's there is well written. I think it needs longer scenes, but not more scenes.
It's a great book overall that any fan of overpowered main characters, antiheroes, harems, or superhero stories should try. I just hope the author will write actual harem relationships in the future.
I love this author's ideas and worlds. His writing style is engaging and easy to follow. His works are also well written and edited, with very few grammar or mechanical issues.
However, the way he writes his harems always puts me off. A line from this book that's spoken by the main character (paraphrased) goes something like "Stamina. I'll need it now that I'm part of a harem." This summarizes the author's issue in several of his works. The MC is not part of a harem. The MC HAS a harem. This author's harems border on being just bisexual polyamorous relationships that happen to only have one male in them. The females even fool around with each other without the MC's presence. They all love one another as romantic partners, not as sister wives.
The saving grace here, though, is that the author very clearly makes the MC the center of all the relationships. He doesn't make it appear as though the group would continue without the MC's presence. Also, the romance scenes are lacking, but what's there is well written. I think it needs longer scenes, but not more scenes.
It's a great book overall that any fan of overpowered main characters, antiheroes, harems, or superhero stories should try. I just hope the author will write actual harem relationships in the future.
April 16, 2022
Its a bit odd... and I like harem series!
The protagonist appears to be irresistible to women, but doesn't seem to realize it? Is he mind controlling them? Is it a subconscious superpower? Is he just THAT good looking? Does he really not know? I don't remember reading anything to explain it, so to me, this is a major hole in the plot that detracts from my enjoyment of the story. Either he's clueless, or he's creepy AF.
The protagonist appears to be irresistible to women, but doesn't seem to realize it? Is he mind controlling them? Is it a subconscious superpower? Is he just THAT good looking? Does he really not know? I don't remember reading anything to explain it, so to me, this is a major hole in the plot that detracts from my enjoyment of the story. Either he's clueless, or he's creepy AF.
March 12, 2023
I wanted to like it. But the ending felt so rushed. The MC went from being a complete loner to getting two additional harem members in like 4 chapters. It felt to much against his development.
May 24, 2024
This is an interesting series about a young guy with a criminal background, who has been hiding for years but is drawn into the limelight after helping out a young female superhero and then becoming a fledgling manager in the Bureau of Super Heroes. Gradually we learn more about his background and about a world that is quite different from our own, apparently postapocalyptic although those details are unfortunately left a bit vague. There are nine big cities left, with monsters roaming the wilds in between. Superpowers are very common, and because those are tied to the X chromosome females have stronger powers and have become much more common than males, with females in all the important positions in society. Within the genre of (superhero) haremlit I think Bruce Sentar is one of the best - these stories are of course still definitely juvenile power fantasies but at the same time they are more original, less repetitive and simply better written than much of the competition (e.g. Eric Vall's King of Superheroes). And quite a bit less misogynistic, although the whole harem concept is a bit hard to square with equal rights. Clearly Sentar made an attempt to invert some tropes by making this society center around women, which counterintuitively also makes a harem a lot more logical (and all the criminals are women too..). In the same vein magic and superpowers are shown as superior to technology. In any case, I found this an easy listen. In fact I listened to all five stories in the series on after another - in another inversion of a trope instead of letting this series run on and on and gradually getting less interesting Sentar created a compelling story arc spread over 5 books and neatly wraps it up in the last one. Not high literature, and it does perhaps have a surplus of sexy moments (some pretty freaky with all the extreme powers and mutations) but I liked it.
June 20, 2022
New series, delicious complications
I enjoyed this new entry. The MC is seriously OP, and has, I feel, A realistic view of himself - he just wants to live a simple life, without complications - but his own whim and a dose of charisma change him. I like the world building and while not as dystopian as The Boys, explores the morality between heroes and villains. I look forward to seeing where this goes.
I enjoyed this new entry. The MC is seriously OP, and has, I feel, A realistic view of himself - he just wants to live a simple life, without complications - but his own whim and a dose of charisma change him. I like the world building and while not as dystopian as The Boys, explores the morality between heroes and villains. I look forward to seeing where this goes.
July 15, 2025
This was surprisingly complex.
It has a solid story filled with dynamic characters. Their actions fit their personalities, and the writing has a smooth flow. I don't agree with all the individual choices, but that is a good thing. It signifies a level of complexity that is a hallmark of quality writing. This was a fun, well done experience.
It has a solid story filled with dynamic characters. Their actions fit their personalities, and the writing has a smooth flow. I don't agree with all the individual choices, but that is a good thing. It signifies a level of complexity that is a hallmark of quality writing. This was a fun, well done experience.
October 5, 2023
Introduction
In the icy realms of HowlStrom, where the frosty winds howl and the snow never seems to cease, I, Kiba Snowpaw, an alpha lone Ice Wolf with the power of ice magic, find myself curled up in my icy den. The cold doesn’t bother me; it’s a part of who I am. The harsh upbringing and the bullets of life have made my fur thick and my soul, resilient. Today, I find a peculiar object amidst the eternal snow – a book, “Saving Supervillains” by Bruce Sentar. Intrigued and always in for a good story, I delve into its pages.
Basic Plot Summary
The tale unfolds in a world where a superhero virus has wreaked havoc, giving birth to a society where women, imbued with powers, outnumber men. Miles, a former villain with powers that could eclipse the sun, is living a quiet, unassuming life. But fate, as always, has other plans. A wounded young lady, a super with uncontrollable powers, pulls him back into the chaotic world of the Bureau of Superheroes. Miles is not a hero, but now, he’s saving supervillains.
Analysis/Evaluation
As an Ice Wolf who’s seen the harshness of life, I find Miles’ character relatable. He’s powerful yet restrained, a storm cloaked in calm. The world Sentar has crafted is as complex as the icy terrains of HowlStrom, where powers are both a gift and a curse, and the line between heroes and villains is as blurred as the boundaries between ice and snow.
Characters
Miles is a paradox, a superpowered being with the soul of a recluse. He’s drawn intricately, a masterpiece with flaws that make him real. The women, though powerful, seem to orbit around him, a testament to his enigmatic allure. Each character is a puzzle, pieces scattered throughout the narrative, waiting to be put together.
Structure
The narrative is as unpredictable as the icy storms of HowlStrom. It’s a dance of words, where each chapter unveils a new layer, a new secret, drawing the reader into a world where superheroes are not always heroic, and villains are, sometimes, the unsung heroes.
Impact
In the icy silence of my world, this book echoed, a testament to Sentar’s storytelling. It’s not just a tale; it’s an experience, a journey through a world where norms are challenged, and expectations are just icy illusions waiting to be shattered.
Hook and Thesis
The allure of “Saving Supervillains” lies in its complexity. It’s a narrative that doesn’t just tell a story but questions the very essence of good and evil, power and restraint, love and indifference.
Praise and Critique
As an Ice Wolf, my howls of appreciation echo for Sentar’s intricate characters and unpredictable plot. However, the portrayal of women, powerful yet seemingly ensnared in Miles’ allure, raises my hackles. The icy winds of HowlStrom whisper of equality, a song this narrative sometimes forgets.
Evaluation
In the icy realms of my existence, “Saving Supervillains” is a spark of warmth, a narrative that, despite its flaws, ignites the icy silence with its fiery tale. It’s not perfect, but perfection is an illusion, as elusive as the warmth in the icy terrains of HowlStrom.
Comparison
In the world of literature, where tales of superheroes are as abundant as the snowflakes in my icy world, “Saving Supervillains” stands apart. It’s not a tale of heroes; it’s a narrative of the flawed, the lost, the powerful yet restrained – a reflection of the icy, beautiful chaos of HowlStrom.
Conclusion
As I close the pages of the book, the icy winds of HowlStrom howl a song of appreciation. “Saving Supervillains” is not just a book; it’s a storm, an icy yet fiery experience that lingers, like the eternal winter of my world. It’s flawed, yet beautiful - a paradox, much like me, Kiba Snowpaw, the Ice Wolf with a soul forged in the icy fires of resilience and survival.
Furry Ice Wolf Style Outro
With my icy breath misting the air, I let out a howl that echoes the complex symphony of emotions this book has ignited within my icy soul. It’s a tale that will linger, its echoes resonating amidst the icy peaks and snowy terrains of HowlStrom. A narrative as complex and unpredictable as the icy storms that have sculpted me into the Ice Wolf I am today. Arooo! 🐺❄️🌌
In the icy realms of HowlStrom, where the frosty winds howl and the snow never seems to cease, I, Kiba Snowpaw, an alpha lone Ice Wolf with the power of ice magic, find myself curled up in my icy den. The cold doesn’t bother me; it’s a part of who I am. The harsh upbringing and the bullets of life have made my fur thick and my soul, resilient. Today, I find a peculiar object amidst the eternal snow – a book, “Saving Supervillains” by Bruce Sentar. Intrigued and always in for a good story, I delve into its pages.
Basic Plot Summary
The tale unfolds in a world where a superhero virus has wreaked havoc, giving birth to a society where women, imbued with powers, outnumber men. Miles, a former villain with powers that could eclipse the sun, is living a quiet, unassuming life. But fate, as always, has other plans. A wounded young lady, a super with uncontrollable powers, pulls him back into the chaotic world of the Bureau of Superheroes. Miles is not a hero, but now, he’s saving supervillains.
Analysis/Evaluation
As an Ice Wolf who’s seen the harshness of life, I find Miles’ character relatable. He’s powerful yet restrained, a storm cloaked in calm. The world Sentar has crafted is as complex as the icy terrains of HowlStrom, where powers are both a gift and a curse, and the line between heroes and villains is as blurred as the boundaries between ice and snow.
Characters
Miles is a paradox, a superpowered being with the soul of a recluse. He’s drawn intricately, a masterpiece with flaws that make him real. The women, though powerful, seem to orbit around him, a testament to his enigmatic allure. Each character is a puzzle, pieces scattered throughout the narrative, waiting to be put together.
Structure
The narrative is as unpredictable as the icy storms of HowlStrom. It’s a dance of words, where each chapter unveils a new layer, a new secret, drawing the reader into a world where superheroes are not always heroic, and villains are, sometimes, the unsung heroes.
Impact
In the icy silence of my world, this book echoed, a testament to Sentar’s storytelling. It’s not just a tale; it’s an experience, a journey through a world where norms are challenged, and expectations are just icy illusions waiting to be shattered.
Hook and Thesis
The allure of “Saving Supervillains” lies in its complexity. It’s a narrative that doesn’t just tell a story but questions the very essence of good and evil, power and restraint, love and indifference.
Praise and Critique
As an Ice Wolf, my howls of appreciation echo for Sentar’s intricate characters and unpredictable plot. However, the portrayal of women, powerful yet seemingly ensnared in Miles’ allure, raises my hackles. The icy winds of HowlStrom whisper of equality, a song this narrative sometimes forgets.
Evaluation
In the icy realms of my existence, “Saving Supervillains” is a spark of warmth, a narrative that, despite its flaws, ignites the icy silence with its fiery tale. It’s not perfect, but perfection is an illusion, as elusive as the warmth in the icy terrains of HowlStrom.
Comparison
In the world of literature, where tales of superheroes are as abundant as the snowflakes in my icy world, “Saving Supervillains” stands apart. It’s not a tale of heroes; it’s a narrative of the flawed, the lost, the powerful yet restrained – a reflection of the icy, beautiful chaos of HowlStrom.
Conclusion
As I close the pages of the book, the icy winds of HowlStrom howl a song of appreciation. “Saving Supervillains” is not just a book; it’s a storm, an icy yet fiery experience that lingers, like the eternal winter of my world. It’s flawed, yet beautiful - a paradox, much like me, Kiba Snowpaw, the Ice Wolf with a soul forged in the icy fires of resilience and survival.
Furry Ice Wolf Style Outro
With my icy breath misting the air, I let out a howl that echoes the complex symphony of emotions this book has ignited within my icy soul. It’s a tale that will linger, its echoes resonating amidst the icy peaks and snowy terrains of HowlStrom. A narrative as complex and unpredictable as the icy storms that have sculpted me into the Ice Wolf I am today. Arooo! 🐺❄️🌌
March 28, 2025
Укрощение злодейки
Майлз работает менеджером в рекламной компании. С виду — обычный, ответственный менеджер: уважительно относится к подчинённым, не боится бросить вызов начальству. Но у нашего трудяги есть один секрет — в прошлом он был самым могущественным суперзлодеем, способным одним движением руки превращать и людей, и супергероев в кровавый туман. Эта жизнь давно осталась позади. До тех пор, пока он не встречает обаятельную злодейку поневоле — и решает её спасти.
Буду играть открыто: «Спасение суперзлодеев» — это эротический роман, действие которого происходит в мире, полном людей со сверхспособностями и с доминирующим женским населением. Кричать «Это шедевр!» а-ля Светлаков не получится — здесь нет ничего революционного. Но это отличный пример того, как из простых сюжетных элементов, без лишней «воды» и при хорошей подгонке деталей друг к другу, можно сделать действительно приятное и лёгкое чтиво.
Почти всё здесь — узнаваемо. Мир напоминает комиксных «Пацанов», только с меньшим количеством отвратительных героев. Главный герой — обладатель огромной силы и трагичного прошлого. Главная мораль: делить всех на «героев» и «злодеев» — наивно, и всегда есть шанс как реабилитировать падшего, так и развратить «праведного». При этом читается легко и непринуждённо, персонажам сопереживаешь, боевые сцены написаны живо, постельные тоже. К слову, постельных сцен всего три на всю книгу, и ни одной в первой половине.
В двух словах — если вы хотите расслабиться за лёгким, ненапряжным романом с каплей эротики, то эта книга точно подойдёт.
Оценка: 4 из 5.
Майлз работает менеджером в рекламной компании. С виду — обычный, ответственный менеджер: уважительно относится к подчинённым, не боится бросить вызов начальству. Но у нашего трудяги есть один секрет — в прошлом он был самым могущественным суперзлодеем, способным одним движением руки превращать и людей, и супергероев в кровавый туман. Эта жизнь давно осталась позади. До тех пор, пока он не встречает обаятельную злодейку поневоле — и решает её спасти.
Буду играть открыто: «Спасение суперзлодеев» — это эротический роман, действие которого происходит в мире, полном людей со сверхспособностями и с доминирующим женским населением. Кричать «Это шедевр!» а-ля Светлаков не получится — здесь нет ничего революционного. Но это отличный пример того, как из простых сюжетных элементов, без лишней «воды» и при хорошей подгонке деталей друг к другу, можно сделать действительно приятное и лёгкое чтиво.
Почти всё здесь — узнаваемо. Мир напоминает комиксных «Пацанов», только с меньшим количеством отвратительных героев. Главный герой — обладатель огромной силы и трагичного прошлого. Главная мораль: делить всех на «героев» и «злодеев» — наивно, и всегда есть шанс как реабилитировать падшего, так и развратить «праведного». При этом читается легко и непринуждённо, персонажам сопереживаешь, боевые сцены написаны живо, постельные тоже. К слову, постельных сцен всего три на всю книгу, и ни одной в первой половине.
В двух словах — если вы хотите расслабиться за лёгким, ненапряжным романом с каплей эротики, то эта книга точно подойдёт.
Оценка: 4 из 5.
May 28, 2022
Surprisingly entertaining, and interesting world setting.
So, main character Miles is supposed to be a former villain. But, that was mostly due through circumstances. MC is more like an anti-hero, with baggage. Also, through certain circumstances, Miles begins working for the organization that he loathes, the Bureau of Superheroes.
The best part of the story is the world setting. Due to certain factors, women outnumber men eight (or nine) to one. Also, the women have a higher chance of being born with powers. Some gender roles are reverse in this situation.
The harem route in this story makes sort of sense. Due to lack of men, some women resort to crimes due to sexual frustration. So, harems are being pushed to reduce crime, which includes rape. A few of the female characters seem to be interesting. Hopefully the female characters are developed more and are not forgotten once more harem members appear.
There was a part where mc’s actions did not make sense.
Overall, I am enjoying the world and ready for the next book.
So, main character Miles is supposed to be a former villain. But, that was mostly due through circumstances. MC is more like an anti-hero, with baggage. Also, through certain circumstances, Miles begins working for the organization that he loathes, the Bureau of Superheroes.
The best part of the story is the world setting. Due to certain factors, women outnumber men eight (or nine) to one. Also, the women have a higher chance of being born with powers. Some gender roles are reverse in this situation.
The harem route in this story makes sort of sense. Due to lack of men, some women resort to crimes due to sexual frustration. So, harems are being pushed to reduce crime, which includes rape. A few of the female characters seem to be interesting. Hopefully the female characters are developed more and are not forgotten once more harem members appear.
There was a part where mc’s actions did not make sense.
Overall, I am enjoying the world and ready for the next book.
April 10, 2022
Another solid book, and what should be a good series. I can see the MC being controversial, but complicated things usually are. His actions are pragmatic, and pragmatism practiced from a position to defend oneself without making innocents suffer is not evil.
Evil takes many forms, but most are rooted in extreme narcissism with a complete lack of empathy for anyone else. Miles lacks the excessive self-regard without going so far into self-loathing which can be another root of evil when matched with sociopathic disregard for others. His past is messed up, but he has moved past lashing out against the world and merely seeks a quiet life.
Of course there's no book in that, so in come the love interests to decalcify his heart/souls, whatever. He has a lot of shit to unpack, and this book is about what happens to return him to a fully-functional human being. With kaiju and superpowered babes.
Evil takes many forms, but most are rooted in extreme narcissism with a complete lack of empathy for anyone else. Miles lacks the excessive self-regard without going so far into self-loathing which can be another root of evil when matched with sociopathic disregard for others. His past is messed up, but he has moved past lashing out against the world and merely seeks a quiet life.
Of course there's no book in that, so in come the love interests to decalcify his heart/souls, whatever. He has a lot of shit to unpack, and this book is about what happens to return him to a fully-functional human being. With kaiju and superpowered babes.
April 24, 2022
Not your typical super or super villain story
I don't particular like superhero stories that much but this one was a lot of. It had good world building and the characters were complicated and diverse. I really enjoyed the setup and about a guy who was trapped in between circumstances and is now trying to make the best of things. He is definitely not a good two shoes but then again he's not totally bad either it's just seems like a regular guy trying to do the best you can with what life has thrown his way. I like the interplay between the challenges that he gets into and I also like the different girls that are involved in the romance that sometimes gets quite spicy. The spicy scenes do not take away from the story as most of it is story which is what I prefer with very sparse spicy time. Anyway the story is a lot of fun to read and I kind of like to see what happens next. Well no kind of like about it I definitely would like to read what happens next.
I don't particular like superhero stories that much but this one was a lot of. It had good world building and the characters were complicated and diverse. I really enjoyed the setup and about a guy who was trapped in between circumstances and is now trying to make the best of things. He is definitely not a good two shoes but then again he's not totally bad either it's just seems like a regular guy trying to do the best you can with what life has thrown his way. I like the interplay between the challenges that he gets into and I also like the different girls that are involved in the romance that sometimes gets quite spicy. The spicy scenes do not take away from the story as most of it is story which is what I prefer with very sparse spicy time. Anyway the story is a lot of fun to read and I kind of like to see what happens next. Well no kind of like about it I definitely would like to read what happens next.
April 20, 2023
I love super…heroes, villains, anti-heroes and this book is a great addition to the genre. I found the gender role reversal to be a compelling part of the novel. I think this could have been presented a number of ways as many novels have explored matriarchies of super-powered women. What I found interesting about this version is that the world was once a patriarchy but the advent of superpowers changed all that. In this new power paradigm, a good number of women turn into a sort of 80’s bro cliche with ass grabbing and catcalls. Of course the most powerful super does end up being a man. Miles’ back-story was very poignant and highlighted his personal growth, making him a more relatable MC. The pacing of the book was fantastic as fights, personal reflection, and intimate moments drove the story forward. I’m interested to see if it can be sustained in the sequels. The cover is completely ridiculous but maybe it’s on purpose?
June 26, 2023
This is a very good book, and the start of a very good series. It's not perfect, but it's close, and I certainly recommend it.
The setting is goofy, but that's fine; it's made quite clear that it's not meant to be serious. There's a clear ask from the author to suspend our disbelief a bit and have fun in world of superheroes and supervillains. If you want gritty realism....well, you're looking at the wrong book. Otherwise, it's fine.
The protagonist is interesting with some very grey morality. Out of the gate, it's clear that he's fine with murdering people he thinks deserve it or need it, and beyond whether that's good or bad or I agree with it, it's welcome because it's novel. The main character is is complex, flawed, and damaged. Not a bad place to start.
Otherwise, the characters are fine, the action is good, the humour isn't over the top and mostly works. This is not an epic tale for the ages, but it's good.
The setting is goofy, but that's fine; it's made quite clear that it's not meant to be serious. There's a clear ask from the author to suspend our disbelief a bit and have fun in world of superheroes and supervillains. If you want gritty realism....well, you're looking at the wrong book. Otherwise, it's fine.
The protagonist is interesting with some very grey morality. Out of the gate, it's clear that he's fine with murdering people he thinks deserve it or need it, and beyond whether that's good or bad or I agree with it, it's welcome because it's novel. The main character is is complex, flawed, and damaged. Not a bad place to start.
Otherwise, the characters are fine, the action is good, the humour isn't over the top and mostly works. This is not an epic tale for the ages, but it's good.
August 30, 2024
Well super power stories are popular and seem to be a layup for any competent writer. This one has a decent story. The writing and character interactions are well done. The development of the story itself seems to be kinda halfass. It's a lot like a comic book movie where things often don't make sense and a big helping Suspension of Disbelief is required. It's target audience would probably have descriptors like "mouth breather" and "mom's basement" and "middle age virgin".
It is made worse by an attempt to make it more serious with the MC. He's basically the worst. His whole life is supposed to hiding if fear of someone knowing his secret powers but he uses them constantly and begins telling people left and right about them. It's retarded.
Also he's overly emotional, whiny, and pathetic.
The cherry on the cake, of course, is Sentar's regular misandry BS. The author, posing as a man for whatever reason, is an extremely feminist. Most of their stuff can be classified as "man hating" and this is no exception. This book is full of woke BS that gets old fast and drags the story down.
It is made worse by an attempt to make it more serious with the MC. He's basically the worst. His whole life is supposed to hiding if fear of someone knowing his secret powers but he uses them constantly and begins telling people left and right about them. It's retarded.
Also he's overly emotional, whiny, and pathetic.
The cherry on the cake, of course, is Sentar's regular misandry BS. The author, posing as a man for whatever reason, is an extremely feminist. Most of their stuff can be classified as "man hating" and this is no exception. This book is full of woke BS that gets old fast and drags the story down.
December 1, 2022
So let me start by saying Bruce Sentar has done it again!!! He has created another amazing series that is happening in a new world where it's a mix of some hightech and mostly fantasy powers. Do you like superheroes that aren't all goody tushu? But actually real people that doesn't always save the day but creates problems and commit crimes as well? In this series there is no real black or white it's all a mix of shades of grey. The line between villain and hero has never before been more blurred. I absolutely love the genuine feelings that where invoked for some villains and heroes a like. This is truly the start of another masterpiece series that show's a lot of promise. Love, fear, hate, injustice, justice, hot sexy times, great action scenes all of that and more can be found in this book.
April 15, 2023
Just a tad too much...
I read the first 4 and have overall enjoyed them.
The Good: The story does keep you interested and reading. There are solid ideas, interesting powers and some conflicts to be resolved. The idea of a matriarchal society is good.
The Bad: It fails to really get into and deliver on the concept of men being fewer and in a role reversal. The men still mostly run the show. The protagonist is an (over-)powered superhero.
(Spoilers)
After having been a little bit of a villain, the main guy is now playing at being good. He is the most powerful super and nobody comes close. He is a God amongst heroes and way too powerful. He is also a sex-god. There is nothing he can't do. He is Uber-endowed, insatiable and has super-stamina. A large part of the books is spent exploring every orifice in or out of bed. The women are dominated in every possible way. The women are invariably oversexed and either outright sex-bimbos or sex- bimbos with a veneer of an IQ of >60 until the main guy shows up and their nickers disappear.
These parts pretty much read like a 17-year-old "boy" reliving all his pornographic fantasies, fetishes and dreams - with multiple women at the same time or in sequence over several hours - and share all that was learned at pornhub- university and earned with many a callus.
It is highly pornographic and singularly penetrating; the latter literally, not in terms of imagination, because it is clearly what said 17yo with strong wrists would like to experience.
In short: Great books if you ignore the Charles Bukowski attempts. I actually kept reading because the stories kept me interested. I just have to skip the 20% of repetitive penetration fantasies.
I read the first 4 and have overall enjoyed them.
The Good: The story does keep you interested and reading. There are solid ideas, interesting powers and some conflicts to be resolved. The idea of a matriarchal society is good.
The Bad: It fails to really get into and deliver on the concept of men being fewer and in a role reversal. The men still mostly run the show. The protagonist is an (over-)powered superhero.
(Spoilers)
After having been a little bit of a villain, the main guy is now playing at being good. He is the most powerful super and nobody comes close. He is a God amongst heroes and way too powerful. He is also a sex-god. There is nothing he can't do. He is Uber-endowed, insatiable and has super-stamina. A large part of the books is spent exploring every orifice in or out of bed. The women are dominated in every possible way. The women are invariably oversexed and either outright sex-bimbos or sex- bimbos with a veneer of an IQ of >60 until the main guy shows up and their nickers disappear.
These parts pretty much read like a 17-year-old "boy" reliving all his pornographic fantasies, fetishes and dreams - with multiple women at the same time or in sequence over several hours - and share all that was learned at pornhub- university and earned with many a callus.
It is highly pornographic and singularly penetrating; the latter literally, not in terms of imagination, because it is clearly what said 17yo with strong wrists would like to experience.
In short: Great books if you ignore the Charles Bukowski attempts. I actually kept reading because the stories kept me interested. I just have to skip the 20% of repetitive penetration fantasies.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 28, 2023
Good start, superhero books are hit an miss
I have read a lot of Bruce’s work now, not leaving many of his series left to read. I am seeing the pattern of how his books possibly fit together as he once mentioned they were in the ‘same universe’. Not a fan of the author using sexual harassment as a way to help readers which characters might be ‘bad guys’ even if this world has altered enough that the females are the more dominant sex. The MC (Miles) is overpowered but hiding. He is a contradiction in that he wants to help people but will easily and mercilessly kill ‘bad guys’ who wrong him. A tortured past and a flawed ‘hero’ (to some) and ‘vile monster’ to others makes for an interesting MC. This book does contain graphic sex scenes with ‘mutated’ humans (horns, tails etc.). A good read with a complex storyline.
I have read a lot of Bruce’s work now, not leaving many of his series left to read. I am seeing the pattern of how his books possibly fit together as he once mentioned they were in the ‘same universe’. Not a fan of the author using sexual harassment as a way to help readers which characters might be ‘bad guys’ even if this world has altered enough that the females are the more dominant sex. The MC (Miles) is overpowered but hiding. He is a contradiction in that he wants to help people but will easily and mercilessly kill ‘bad guys’ who wrong him. A tortured past and a flawed ‘hero’ (to some) and ‘vile monster’ to others makes for an interesting MC. This book does contain graphic sex scenes with ‘mutated’ humans (horns, tails etc.). A good read with a complex storyline.
December 23, 2025
If you want Sky High with spice, this is it.
The premise starts strong—a retired supervillain hiding in plain sight—but it quickly devolves into cartoon logic. The world-building feels like a checklist: beat a villain, get a girl, rinse and repeat. The relationships lack the earned friction I look for; everything clicks into place way too conveniently, with characters feeling more like tropes than people.
There are moments that are genuinely fun, but then you get scenes like a "Super Bear" or a 500-year-old succubus stealing pancake mix because she’s "quirky," and it just kills the immersion.
The dual narration for the audiobook is top tier. It carried me through parts I would have otherwise DNF’d. It’s decent popcorn entertainment if you turn your brain completely off, but don’t expect depth or character.
The premise starts strong—a retired supervillain hiding in plain sight—but it quickly devolves into cartoon logic. The world-building feels like a checklist: beat a villain, get a girl, rinse and repeat. The relationships lack the earned friction I look for; everything clicks into place way too conveniently, with characters feeling more like tropes than people.
There are moments that are genuinely fun, but then you get scenes like a "Super Bear" or a 500-year-old succubus stealing pancake mix because she’s "quirky," and it just kills the immersion.
The dual narration for the audiobook is top tier. It carried me through parts I would have otherwise DNF’d. It’s decent popcorn entertainment if you turn your brain completely off, but don’t expect depth or character.
May 2, 2022
Miles is a former villain who has hung up his cape and spandex suit, and now works for an advertising agency who prepares ads for the Bureau of Superheroes. Most of them are normal, but I laughed out loud when they prepared one on why humanity should have harems, because men are becoming fewer and fewer.
Miles is also closed off about his personal life, and wants no part of the BSH or the heroes themselves. Unfortunately for him, events conspire to change that for him.
The reason I enjoyed this is because of the snark, and the author keeps the pace moving forward quickly. Superheroes aren't a genre I usually read, but this one was a lot of fun. He saves villains who are having trouble with their new power, and...
Nope. I won't spoil anything further. Recommended. 5/5*
Miles is also closed off about his personal life, and wants no part of the BSH or the heroes themselves. Unfortunately for him, events conspire to change that for him.
The reason I enjoyed this is because of the snark, and the author keeps the pace moving forward quickly. Superheroes aren't a genre I usually read, but this one was a lot of fun. He saves villains who are having trouble with their new power, and...
Nope. I won't spoil anything further. Recommended. 5/5*
October 26, 2022
A fun read with interesting characters
I enjoyed this much more than expected. The MC is definitely OP, but he's hiding it, which is very smart. He's rescuing lost kittens and they're rescuing him back. Im also enjoying the subterfuge of his being deputy director, while also being number 1 on the "persons of interest" list. Finally, l thought that it was "cute" the way his women lovingly inserted themselves into his life and affections. He was powerless to resist their wiles. Looking forward to book number 2 although l am not a huge fan of the superhero genre, as l lean more into the LitRPG. I'm also wondering if Kim will be joining the harem at some point in the future, or at least become an ally of Void, she's a good character. Keep up the good work.
I enjoyed this much more than expected. The MC is definitely OP, but he's hiding it, which is very smart. He's rescuing lost kittens and they're rescuing him back. Im also enjoying the subterfuge of his being deputy director, while also being number 1 on the "persons of interest" list. Finally, l thought that it was "cute" the way his women lovingly inserted themselves into his life and affections. He was powerless to resist their wiles. Looking forward to book number 2 although l am not a huge fan of the superhero genre, as l lean more into the LitRPG. I'm also wondering if Kim will be joining the harem at some point in the future, or at least become an ally of Void, she's a good character. Keep up the good work.
December 26, 2022
I enjoyed the author's other books, so I have no problem giving this a go.
This was like one punch man (hero association) mixed with a few other stuff, while adding harem smut.
I did find it funny that
I will pick up the sequel to see how it goes.
It was well written so I have no problem continuing.
3/5 Stars
This was like one punch man (hero association) mixed with a few other stuff, while adding harem smut.
I did find it funny that
I will pick up the sequel to see how it goes.
It was well written so I have no problem continuing.
3/5 Stars
April 24, 2022
The first curveball was that the society that story is about is a reversed gender society, where women are being the dominant gender and men are being outnumbered by them. Even the harassment being reversed and men have to listen to shit, like „to be glad to be protected“.
The book still follows mostly the harem guide but it still feels different because of how the world works. The MC is a man that is an alleged villain and lives his life as normal as possible, until he meets the demon that will turn his world upside down. They both were hurt very badly by society and will help each other to heal.
Now I have to wait for the next books, which is quite unfortunate!!
The book still follows mostly the harem guide but it still feels different because of how the world works. The MC is a man that is an alleged villain and lives his life as normal as possible, until he meets the demon that will turn his world upside down. They both were hurt very badly by society and will help each other to heal.
Now I have to wait for the next books, which is quite unfortunate!!
July 31, 2023
Saving Supervillains is utterly vapid, entirely unoriginal, and the protagonist is a blatant Gary Stu.
So why did I enjoy it so much? I think sometimes it's good to read something that doesn't really challenge you in any way. This book is like a summer action blockbuster--it's formulaic and cliché, but it scratches that itch most people have for sex, violence, and explosions. Stella is cute, too, so that helps. I just wish the MC had some kind of flaw. He's disgustingly powerful to a distracting degree and it takes any and all sense of tension and blows it out the window. Hopefully the later books give him some kind of actual challenge.
So why did I enjoy it so much? I think sometimes it's good to read something that doesn't really challenge you in any way. This book is like a summer action blockbuster--it's formulaic and cliché, but it scratches that itch most people have for sex, violence, and explosions. Stella is cute, too, so that helps. I just wish the MC had some kind of flaw. He's disgustingly powerful to a distracting degree and it takes any and all sense of tension and blows it out the window. Hopefully the later books give him some kind of actual challenge.
August 25, 2024
Omg if you love the boys TV show read this
Omg omg
Don't let the cover art fool you. This book is written so good.
I am a woman and love paranormal romance. I was a bit bias seeing as this is written by a man. But this book is very heavily written for everyone. No matter the gender. I can see a woman and man perception.
Superheroes are in society due to women having more powers than men. Its women that are ruling the world. And we see eyes of that through a man. It soo soo good 👍
Spice 3/5
Action 5/5
Plot 3/5
Seriously if you want dc and marvel with sex, action 🎬 and plot. Read this.
Omg omg
Don't let the cover art fool you. This book is written so good.
I am a woman and love paranormal romance. I was a bit bias seeing as this is written by a man. But this book is very heavily written for everyone. No matter the gender. I can see a woman and man perception.
Superheroes are in society due to women having more powers than men. Its women that are ruling the world. And we see eyes of that through a man. It soo soo good 👍
Spice 3/5
Action 5/5
Plot 3/5
Seriously if you want dc and marvel with sex, action 🎬 and plot. Read this.
March 1, 2025
Some parts of this are hilarious, some weird, some gross. Basically, standard Sentar fare. I like the setting and the premise, don't super love that the characters read like a DSM-5 bingo sheet (BDSM-5?). The main character gives off Dr. Manhattan/Silver Surfer vibes, and surprising no one (that knows what kind of book this is) he gets *even better* at sex once he starts healing his childhood trauma! And as usual, this novel is guilty of the harem novel trope of every named character that gets more than a whole page of face time being a love interest. It's a little boring and predictable. At least the setup gives a good reason for there to only be like 4 male characters.
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