129 p.
Published: 6/2/15
Source: From author for review
Piper Perez has always wanted to be a superhero. Always wanted to wear a cool costume, have amazing abilities, and save the day. There’s just one problem—Piper doesn’t have any superpowers.
So she focuses on other things. Facts, figures, memorabilia. Piper knows and collects it all, about both the superheroes and the ubervillains who roam the streets of Bigtime, N.Y. Piper’s friends jokingly call her a fandemic—someone who is a superfan of all things superhero. The nickname is truer than anyone knows, especially since Piper can’t stop thinking about Swifte, the speedy hero who broke her heart months ago.My thoughts:
But someone has been killing off Bigtime’s heroes and villains. When one of Piper’s friends is murdered, she vows to do whatever she can to help bring the killer to justice, superpowers or not. All the clues and information she gathers lead her to believe that Swifte is the killer’s next target. Piper has always wanted to be a hero, and now she’ll have to use all of her fandemic knowledge to save the man she loves—or die trying…
Another Bigtime book! I so enjoy these tongue in cheek superhero books! I was also very curious about this couple, Piper and Swifte, and I was so happy to get this one in my hot little hands! :) This is also a great series for those that enjoy Jennifer Estep's other stories since there are tidbits (or easter eggs) from this world that leak into the other worlds. It makes everything just a bit more fun!
While this is a short story, it isn't short on romance. You are introduced to this couple in another book and so I actually recommend reading these in order. One story does tend to build on the others and I also think it is important in the way the characters are introduced in the series. So you are pretty well versed on these characters here and that is why I think this short book works. For example, the romance is fast but it doesn't feel like instalove since we knew of them prior. I also love the action in these stories and not all the heroes in these books have power. It is no different in this particular story.
I give this book 4 stars. It is another fun adventure into the superhero world of Bigtime. I recommend it to fans of Jennifer Estep and those that want something fun.
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Karma Girl (Bigtime #1) is on sale in the same places for $.99!
Karma Girl (Bigtime #1) is on sale in the same places for $.99!
Great post which got me thinking about the lack of female super heroes.
ReplyDeleteI don't personally think there is a lack of female supers but a lack of good stories for them.
DeleteThis does sound fun! I love the concept that powers are not needed to be a hero! Great point...
ReplyDeleteI loved that concept as well!
DeleteI haven't read this series yet but I do love that there are parts from other series that leak over. Those Easter eggs are fun!
ReplyDeleteI love those eggs!! :D
DeleteI like her UF series well enough, but this one never really caught my interest. It's so good to hear how fun it is, I'll make sure to add it to my list AND read it in order, especially if the same couple appears more than once.
ReplyDeleteYes, these are great to be read in order. Yes, I did say that. LOL
DeleteEstep's a fun writer and I do love a good, sassy superhero story! Haven't read this series at all but I might have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteOh I think you'll have fun with them!
DeleteI should def read one of these
ReplyDeleteThe tongue in cheek sounds well done in this one. I haven't read Estep yet but I should
ReplyDeleteI picked up the first one that was free one time. I so need to get to reading it. And I'm glad to see there are more coming our way. :D
ReplyDeleteHuh, this series is totally new to me but sounds like a lot of fun. As you know I loved her new UF series.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fun! I'm trying to make my way through her Elemental series, but it isn't wowing me. Perhaps I should try a different one. Like this.
ReplyDeleteI have the first bok at home but I still need to read it.
ReplyDeleteOh that's fun. I'd not seen this series of hers I don't think. Love when authors do that and have little bits of their worlds collide.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of the Bigtime stories, and I clearly need to get on that immediately! I love Estep and these characters sound like they're worth getting to know. I'm impressed that you've read them in order! It sounds like that's the way to go. Lovely review!
ReplyDeleteI'm behind with the Bigtime series so need to catch up. Glad that Jennifer is still writing them, as they're so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is the first I hear from this series, I will definitely take a closer look.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the intro :)
Oh fun! I think I downloaded a boxed set of this series but haven't gotten around to reading it yet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder :-)
Karen @For What It's Worth