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Not going to lie, the book was a slog. The characters were mostly solid, but none of them really had an arc. The Zodiacs were one dimensional. The battles were long winded. I had trouble following along. Where the fuck was Strange at the end? I’m surprised I even finished this. I can’t recommend it and I think it’s the worst book I’ve read in a while. Has basically no redeeming qualities.

Monica is a snake. The battle for the key felt long and draining to listen to. Thor destroying it and the cataclysmic stuff just being dropped after was a copout. Blonsky and the Zodiacs all getting away was horseshit. Feels weird that the Monica plot was just… never finished? The epilogue with Kamala was sweet but obviously was used to tie into the game.

Of course the dude has a rubbing of the map for plot reasons. Monica injecting Blonsky will be delicious when the others find out. Thor diverting the literal ocean is jumping the shark. Love that the Zodiacs got the key. Prepare for a McGuffin. JARVIS being the backup plan was cool. Blonsky being chosen over Banner will bite the Zodiacs in the ass. How did they find another dimension on the moon? Am I missing stuff?

The fight was boring again. Strange knows the tale of Scorpio and didn’t visit the place earlier. Another fucking battle for no reason. So dumb. Romanoff infiltrating Capricorn’s compound was fun but over too soon. If his minions are so powerful, why is the leader Capricorn so afraid of Romanoff, the weakest Avenger? Dumb. This book is not engaging and frustrated me quite a bit.

3/11: Another battle that is just boring to read. The people resembling Zodiac signs is fun but honestly how do mere mortals beat them. Is West Coast Avengers lead-up to A Day? Is Dr. Voodoo a comic character? Dr. Strange is a big character despite not being on the cover. So far the battles feel lazy and thrown in for a page count rather than for actual stakes or substance.

Thor coming back better pay off. Banner risking it all for that Monica coochie. Love that Banner and Hulk are two different personalities. What’s so special about these fucking crystals? George seeing the Avengers as a threat has some merit. Love that Tony recognizes it too. Steve is just there so far with no real agency of his own. The book is fine but not really captivating me.

The battle at the beginning was lame and it wasn’t clear who was who. What happened to the key? Banner and Monica are cute but ew she’s evil man. What is the significance of the painting? Why does Monica want to study Gamma Radiation? I can’t remember how it ties to the game. I must have missed the part where the art thief is flash frozen to death? The fuck?