jdalton's review
5.0
Thank you Netgalley and Aconyte Books for an advanced copy of this book.
This has to be my favorite of the Marvel Heroines series so far! The cast of characters and the personalities were all so fun and meshed well together. I also thought the writing and pacing was wonderful. Outlaw really seemed like someone I could relate to and seeing more about the mercenaries was great especially with the name drops of characters like Deadpool.
This has to be my favorite of the Marvel Heroines series so far! The cast of characters and the personalities were all so fun and meshed well together. I also thought the writing and pacing was wonderful. Outlaw really seemed like someone I could relate to and seeing more about the mercenaries was great especially with the name drops of characters like Deadpool.
whatyoutolkienabout's review
5.0
Once again I need to thank Aconyte and Netgalley for sending me the e-Arc of this title in exchange for a fair review. As always because this title is not out yet my review will avoid any spoilers and focus on the general aspects of the book.
Tristan Palmgren is fantastic. Their characterization is amazing! If you don’t end up loving Outlaw by the first few pages, I don’t know what is wrong with you! (In fairness you might not like her character, but you will definitely have to admit Palmgren aces it!)
The other thing I instantly liked was the links to previous titles in the Marvel Heroines and Marvel Xavier’s Institute and other general Marvel and Marvel Untold titles. Palmgren manages to tap into this growing selection but in such a way that you don’t have to have read the titles and get the references (but you really should!). I found myself smiling while reading through, remembering the previous titles and linking it all together. It makes for a fantastic grounding and really immerses you within the wider universe these events are taking part.
The writing style and storytelling is fantastic. It keeps you guessing and engaged without making you feel lost or unsure, again tying to the above point of references to other titles or comic book events that may not have been turned into prose yet. Not once did I feel lost or uninterested and while I had some real life interruptions I ended up completing this in two sittings (admittedly I didn’t intend to but one chapter lead to another) and I am contemplating re-reading it soon!
The story has some really brilliant moments, amazing and well written action and some serious matter too. It’s an action-packed ride in which you can’t help but support our heroine and hope for the best. I already have a few favorite quotes from my first read through but I won’t post them just yet. As I already mentioned I will definitely be re-reading and will likely get a physical copy as well (to add to my growing Aconyte Bookshelf) and will definitely be recommending to anyone who will listen!
The e-book will be available from September 7th 2021 with Paperbacks following on the 28th September for the US and 11th November for the UK!
Aconyte Books are the novel division of Asmodee Entertainment. Asmodee Entertainment is based in an amazing building in Nottingham, England. The Star Brewery opened in 1852, producing beer for Shipstones until 1991.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
For more information visit marvel.com. © 2020 MARVEL
Tristan Palmgren is fantastic. Their characterization is amazing! If you don’t end up loving Outlaw by the first few pages, I don’t know what is wrong with you! (In fairness you might not like her character, but you will definitely have to admit Palmgren aces it!)
The other thing I instantly liked was the links to previous titles in the Marvel Heroines and Marvel Xavier’s Institute and other general Marvel and Marvel Untold titles. Palmgren manages to tap into this growing selection but in such a way that you don’t have to have read the titles and get the references (but you really should!). I found myself smiling while reading through, remembering the previous titles and linking it all together. It makes for a fantastic grounding and really immerses you within the wider universe these events are taking part.
The writing style and storytelling is fantastic. It keeps you guessing and engaged without making you feel lost or unsure, again tying to the above point of references to other titles or comic book events that may not have been turned into prose yet. Not once did I feel lost or uninterested and while I had some real life interruptions I ended up completing this in two sittings (admittedly I didn’t intend to but one chapter lead to another) and I am contemplating re-reading it soon!
The story has some really brilliant moments, amazing and well written action and some serious matter too. It’s an action-packed ride in which you can’t help but support our heroine and hope for the best. I already have a few favorite quotes from my first read through but I won’t post them just yet. As I already mentioned I will definitely be re-reading and will likely get a physical copy as well (to add to my growing Aconyte Bookshelf) and will definitely be recommending to anyone who will listen!
The e-book will be available from September 7th 2021 with Paperbacks following on the 28th September for the US and 11th November for the UK!
Aconyte Books are the novel division of Asmodee Entertainment. Asmodee Entertainment is based in an amazing building in Nottingham, England. The Star Brewery opened in 1852, producing beer for Shipstones until 1991.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
For more information visit marvel.com. © 2020 MARVEL
darthsquidious's review
5.0
4.5/5 stars rounded up
Outlaw: Relentless is a surprisingly emotional story about changing identities, healing from trauma, and what makes a life worth living.
Full review at https://butwhythopodcast.com/2021/09/03/advanced-review-outlaw-relentless-is-a-surprisingly-emotional-story/
Outlaw: Relentless is a surprisingly emotional story about changing identities, healing from trauma, and what makes a life worth living.
Full review at https://butwhythopodcast.com/2021/09/03/advanced-review-outlaw-relentless-is-a-surprisingly-emotional-story/
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
4.0
Woo! My favorite Marvel heroine (okay, one of my many favorites) is finally stealing the spotlight! Outlaw is finally (finally) getting her own novel, and I am all sorts of excited for this news. Written by Tristan Palmgren, Outlaw: Relentless is a book I've been waiting for.
Inez Temple is known to most as Outlaw. She's a stubborn and strong member of Domino's team. She's also one of her best friends. Inez usually likes to consider herself the reliable sort, but when Johnny Dee enters the scene, all of the traits she so fondly held onto seem to slip away.
Not by choice, mind you. Johnny Dee is a notorious telepath, one that hates mutants in particular. He's forcing Outlaw to forget all of her abilities and memories, but for what reason? Well, the reason almost doesn't matter, as Outlaw is still going to get her revenge.
If you love Outlaw (aka Inez Temple), then you're going to love Outlaw: Relentless. I know I did! But perhaps I was always going to enjoy this novel, as I find Inez a seriously underrated and underutilized heroine.
Outlaw: Relentless is set firmly in place with the rest of Inez's Marvel appearances. There are references to other moments, mostly from her (unfairly shorter) time in comics. Suppose you want to fully understand these scenarios, considering reading: Domino, Domino: Hotshots, and Agent X. Also, while we're at it: read Domino: Strays, which is also written by Tristan Palmgren, who clearly gets these characters. Wait, do you think that means there's a Diamondback novel on the horizon? Yes, please!
I've always loved Outlaw's strong personality, so it was really wonderful to see her get a solo arc here. Yet it was also a very down-to-earth novel, in the sense that what she was dealing with felt very personal (nearly losing everything that makes you who you are would be personal, yeah).
Honestly, Outlaw: Relentless just made me wish all the more that we could see this character more often. I love her so much.
Thanks to Aconyte and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
DISCLAIMER:
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
For more information visit marvel.com. © 2020 MARVEL
Read more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Inez Temple is known to most as Outlaw. She's a stubborn and strong member of Domino's team. She's also one of her best friends. Inez usually likes to consider herself the reliable sort, but when Johnny Dee enters the scene, all of the traits she so fondly held onto seem to slip away.
Not by choice, mind you. Johnny Dee is a notorious telepath, one that hates mutants in particular. He's forcing Outlaw to forget all of her abilities and memories, but for what reason? Well, the reason almost doesn't matter, as Outlaw is still going to get her revenge.
If you love Outlaw (aka Inez Temple), then you're going to love Outlaw: Relentless. I know I did! But perhaps I was always going to enjoy this novel, as I find Inez a seriously underrated and underutilized heroine.
Outlaw: Relentless is set firmly in place with the rest of Inez's Marvel appearances. There are references to other moments, mostly from her (unfairly shorter) time in comics. Suppose you want to fully understand these scenarios, considering reading: Domino, Domino: Hotshots, and Agent X. Also, while we're at it: read Domino: Strays, which is also written by Tristan Palmgren, who clearly gets these characters. Wait, do you think that means there's a Diamondback novel on the horizon? Yes, please!
I've always loved Outlaw's strong personality, so it was really wonderful to see her get a solo arc here. Yet it was also a very down-to-earth novel, in the sense that what she was dealing with felt very personal (nearly losing everything that makes you who you are would be personal, yeah).
Honestly, Outlaw: Relentless just made me wish all the more that we could see this character more often. I love her so much.
Thanks to Aconyte and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
DISCLAIMER:
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
For more information visit marvel.com. © 2020 MARVEL
Read more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
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