Official Review: Amazing Villainry by Shea Wolff

Mbrooks2518 · Post by **Mbrooks2518** » 24 Jun 2020, 08:12

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Amazing Villainry" by Shea Wolff.]

3 out of 4 stars

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While robbing a bank, the villain Riptide, who controls water, is interrupted by the hero Blackout, who controls electricity. After a short fight, Riptide is able to escape. The next night, Blackout finds Riptide searching for a shipment of jewels at the docks. However, it is a trap, and they are both caught by a new villain and trapped in a deadly maze. They have to learn to work together to survive and find a way to escape before a poisonous gas is released. As they get to know each other, their feelings towards each other begin to change as they start to see beyond the hero and villain personas. What happens when they get out of the maze? And who is the villain who created the maze? He claims that he just wants them out of his way, but is that his true motivation?

Amazing Villainry by Shea Wolff has a great mix of action and calmer character-driven moments. This made the pace excellent as it alternated between the more exciting scenes and the quieter moments that focused on Blackout and Riptide. The author grabs the reader’s attention from the beginning by using Riptide’s bank robbery and her subsequent fight with Blackout to introduce the characters and their powers.

My favorite thing about this book was the humorous banter between Blackout and Riptide. It breaks up the suspense while waiting to see what deadly obstacle they’ll be facing next and adds some interest to the scenes between the action. It also helps to show more of the characters’ personalities as Riptide is faster to joke while Blackout is more serious and pretends that he doesn’t enjoy their banter.

There is also an element of romance between Blackout and Riptide. It’s not a huge focus, but it’s always there in the background. It’s mainly shown through their flirting and thoughts about each other’s attractiveness, so it can appeal to readers that like romance and those that don’t.

Unfortunately, there were many editing mistakes throughout this book, which was the only thing I disliked about it. Most of them were misspelled words, but there were also some missing and extra words and some punctuation errors. However, they did not affect the readability of the book too much.

Overall, I really liked this entertaining and action-packed book, and there were some great twists at the end. Unfortunately, I do have to take away a star because of the editing errors, so my final rating is 3 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to fans of superheroes and stories about people with powers. There is a little bit of swearing but most of it is borderline, and there are no sexual scenes, so it is appropriate for teenagers and adults.

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Grace Macharia · Post by **Grace Macharia** » 25 Jun 2020, 05:12

Interesting review. It certainly compels someone to give the book a read. Thanks.

Elvis Best · Post by **Elvis Best** » 25 Jun 2020, 17:56

The hero and the villain working together? This must be very interesting. I'd def love to read this one. Great review!

Usma Khann · Post by **Usma Khann** » 26 Jun 2020, 00:19

Well, they do say opposites attract. I too agree that the humorous elements break the tension in the plot. Appreciate the review.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 27 Jun 2020, 10:58

Novels about superheroes are not common nowadays, so this one makes me curious, also about its humorous element. Thank you for your great review!

Rubbi · Post by **Rubbi** » 27 Jun 2020, 19:07

That's a nice review. The book sounds interesting!

Prachi Randeria · Post by **Prachi Randeria** » 28 Jun 2020, 06:22

Thanks for the great review!! Good humour is certainly well appreciated. I would like to read this interesting book.

Nisha Ward · Post by **Nisha Ward** » 01 Jul 2020, 01:40

It's always great to find a superhero novel, and one about enemies turned into something more seems awesome.

Mbrooks2518 · Post by **Mbrooks2518** » 01 Jul 2020, 14:09

Nisha Ward wrote: ↑01 Jul 2020, 01:40 It's always great to find a superhero novel, and one about enemies turned into something more seems awesome.

Prachi Randeria wrote: ↑28 Jun 2020, 06:22 Thanks for the great review!! Good humour is certainly well appreciated. I would like to read this interesting book.

Rubbi wrote: ↑27 Jun 2020, 19:07 That's a nice review. The book sounds interesting!

Thanks for reading and commenting!

Mbrooks2518 · Post by **Mbrooks2518** » 01 Jul 2020, 14:10

NetMassimo wrote: ↑27 Jun 2020, 10:58 Novels about superheroes are not common nowadays, so this one makes me curious, also about its humorous element. Thank you for your great review!

Usma Khann wrote: ↑26 Jun 2020, 00:19 Well, they do say opposites attract. I too agree that the humorous elements break the tension in the plot. Appreciate the review.

Thanks for reading and commenting!

Mbrooks2518 · Post by **Mbrooks2518** » 01 Jul 2020, 14:11

Elvis Best wrote: ↑25 Jun 2020, 17:56 The hero and the villain working together? This must be very interesting. I'd def love to read this one. Great review!

Grace Macharia wrote: ↑25 Jun 2020, 05:12 Interesting review. It certainly compels someone to give the book a read. Thanks.

Thanks for reading and commenting!

Post by **Diana Lowery** » 01 Jul 2020, 16:06

I thought the names (which matched with their superpowers) were clever. I think I would enjoy the banter between the two characters.

Gabrielle Sigaki · Post by **Gabrielle Sigaki** » 01 Jul 2020, 17:52

Great review! This book sounds pretty interesting. I'm really into superhero stories in general, so I think I should give it a try. Your review let me curious to read it. Thanks! Good job!

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 01 Jul 2020, 22:47

I like that the romance is more 'background sizzle' that it is out in the open. That seems to fit the book much better than having an all-out romance. I think the idea of having them learn to cooperate is both interesting and humorous! Thanks for the review!