erinarkin20's review against another edition
3.0
Relentless is the second book of the Hero Agenda series and I was pretty excited to get my hands on this as I loved Powerless by Tera Lynn Childs and Tracy Deebs.
This book picks up shortly after the end of Powerless and if you recall, Kenna’s boyfriend and her best friend are now in Rex Malone’s clutches. Her mother is also still under his control so Kenna is willing to do whatever it takes to get them back.
A lot of things happen in this story as this band of villains push to uncover what Rex is up to. One of the things I enjoyed most was the collection of characters that made up the villains. These are supposed to bet the “bad guys” based on how they have been labeled but in reality, they are up against someone who cares little about anything other than the power and control he can have. As Kenna and the group find out what Rex is really up to and how it has impacted their lives – in the past and present – they do whatever they can to stop him.
I won’t give anything away here on the story but I will say the characters felt a bit flat for me. I don’t know if it is because there was so much constant action and danger but whatever it was, everything felt rushed and I wasn’t as connected with them as I was in the first book.
I will definitely be checking out more from these authors and if you are looking for a superhero book that sets you up for a good vs. evil story and has a lot of action, consider checking this series out.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy!
This book picks up shortly after the end of Powerless and if you recall, Kenna’s boyfriend and her best friend are now in Rex Malone’s clutches. Her mother is also still under his control so Kenna is willing to do whatever it takes to get them back.
A lot of things happen in this story as this band of villains push to uncover what Rex is up to. One of the things I enjoyed most was the collection of characters that made up the villains. These are supposed to bet the “bad guys” based on how they have been labeled but in reality, they are up against someone who cares little about anything other than the power and control he can have. As Kenna and the group find out what Rex is really up to and how it has impacted their lives – in the past and present – they do whatever they can to stop him.
I won’t give anything away here on the story but I will say the characters felt a bit flat for me. I don’t know if it is because there was so much constant action and danger but whatever it was, everything felt rushed and I wasn’t as connected with them as I was in the first book.
I will definitely be checking out more from these authors and if you are looking for a superhero book that sets you up for a good vs. evil story and has a lot of action, consider checking this series out.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the review copy!
chichiasanchen's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alyram4's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 stars
I didn't love this as much as Powerless, but I still loved it so much! I thought it was a fitting end for the duology, but I wish there was an epilogue. Nonetheless, the ending is still great. The action was still great, if not more action packed. The romance elements are still there like in the first one, but it doesn't distract you from the story. Some parts do feel a bit rushed, especially the last few chapters, but it was still really good. I definitely recommend it if you enjoyed Powerless!
I didn't love this as much as Powerless, but I still loved it so much! I thought it was a fitting end for the duology, but I wish there was an epilogue. Nonetheless, the ending is still great. The action was still great, if not more action packed. The romance elements are still there like in the first one, but it doesn't distract you from the story. Some parts do feel a bit rushed, especially the last few chapters, but it was still really good. I definitely recommend it if you enjoyed Powerless!
tobyyy's review against another edition
4.0
Many thanks to SOURCEBOOKS Fire, via NetGalley, for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
4.5
I loved this book.
I didn't read the first in the series (Powerless) but I think I'm going to - at some point - because I loved the world that Childs and Deebs created. A world where maybe the heroes aren't all good, and maybe the villains aren't all bad...
Kenna and her "gang" were very much enjoyable - hilarious, fun, and interesting - although I felt a little like I was missing some information since I hadn't read the first book in the series. However, Relentless is standalone enough that I understood the majority of what was happening. That being said, for anyone who wants to read this, I'd recommend starting with Powerless for a smoother ride through Childs' and Deebs' world.
Nitro cracked me up.
I did get a little tired of Draven being "the bad boy" at the start, but then that illusion disappeared.
The ending was amazing, and I could totally see it playing out in my head like one of Marvel's movies. (And that is a definite plus!) That being said, I'm not vying for this book to be the next YA made into a film, since I think that would do it an injustice. Though I do think that it would be a very interesting and enjoyable movie, I am more excited about the world and the action scenes being so vivid on paper alone.
I'm not sure what else I can say about this without spoiling elements of the story, but I do recommend it to those who want a rather different take on the hero/villain world. :) I whizzed through Relentless and even though I'm a fast reader, I'm pretty sure it would be a fairly speedy read for anyone.
Now I want to get my hands on Powerless... :)
4.5
I loved this book.
I didn't read the first in the series (Powerless) but I think I'm going to - at some point - because I loved the world that Childs and Deebs created. A world where maybe the heroes aren't all good, and maybe the villains aren't all bad...
Kenna and her "gang" were very much enjoyable - hilarious, fun, and interesting - although I felt a little like I was missing some information since I hadn't read the first book in the series. However, Relentless is standalone enough that I understood the majority of what was happening. That being said, for anyone who wants to read this, I'd recommend starting with Powerless for a smoother ride through Childs' and Deebs' world.
Nitro cracked me up.
I did get a little tired of Draven being "the bad boy" at the start, but then that illusion disappeared.
The ending was amazing, and I could totally see it playing out in my head like one of Marvel's movies. (And that is a definite plus!) That being said, I'm not vying for this book to be the next YA made into a film, since I think that would do it an injustice. Though I do think that it would be a very interesting and enjoyable movie, I am more excited about the world and the action scenes being so vivid on paper alone.
I'm not sure what else I can say about this without spoiling elements of the story, but I do recommend it to those who want a rather different take on the hero/villain world. :) I whizzed through Relentless and even though I'm a fast reader, I'm pretty sure it would be a fairly speedy read for anyone.
Now I want to get my hands on Powerless... :)
karenu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
momwithareadingproblem's review against another edition
5.0
I received an eARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.
Relentless by Tera Lynn Childs, Tracy Deebs is a fantastic conclusion to the duology The Hero Agenda. Honestly I really hope there’s more but if there isn’t I’m satisfied. At the end of [b:Powerless|23314948|Powerless (The Hero Agenda, #1)|Tera Lynn Childs|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1422642026s/23314948.jpg|42869441], Kenna and her friends are separated, Draven is possibly dead, and Kenna’s mom is still missing. I am SO thankful I had an ARC of this one when I finished book one because I don’t think I could have waited to find out what happened!
Kenna has quickly become one of my favorite characters! She’s feisty and at the end of book one, she finds out about her powers. She’s no longer powerless, but powerful and I LOVED reading her transformation!
The first book in the series (while excellent!) really set up the action for this installment. It is jam packed with action! It was like reading one of my favorite Marvel movies. Kenna and her friends, a mixture of villains and heroes, must figure out what the leader of the heroes is up to before it is too late for everyone. There’s more world-building in this installment than in the first book which just increased how much I liked it.
In addition to the world-building and action-packed plot, there’s a lot going on with the characters. Where the first book was plot-driven, this one is more character-driven in my opinion. Kenna is learning her new powers but the other characters are learning to adapt to her and each other. Heroes and Villains have never worked together, they are indoctrinated to hate each other, but they are working together and they are finding that not much is different among them.
If you can’t tell, I loved this book! I would love more of this world and Kenna and her friends. I enjoyed it from the first word to the last and could not get enough. In fact, I read it twice! If you enjoy a good vs evil tale, a little romance, and a lot of adventure, I highly recommend you read the series!
Relentless by Tera Lynn Childs, Tracy Deebs is a fantastic conclusion to the duology The Hero Agenda. Honestly I really hope there’s more but if there isn’t I’m satisfied. At the end of [b:Powerless|23314948|Powerless (The Hero Agenda, #1)|Tera Lynn Childs|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1422642026s/23314948.jpg|42869441], Kenna and her friends are separated, Draven is possibly dead, and Kenna’s mom is still missing. I am SO thankful I had an ARC of this one when I finished book one because I don’t think I could have waited to find out what happened!
Kenna has quickly become one of my favorite characters! She’s feisty and at the end of book one, she finds out about her powers. She’s no longer powerless, but powerful and I LOVED reading her transformation!
The first book in the series (while excellent!) really set up the action for this installment. It is jam packed with action! It was like reading one of my favorite Marvel movies. Kenna and her friends, a mixture of villains and heroes, must figure out what the leader of the heroes is up to before it is too late for everyone. There’s more world-building in this installment than in the first book which just increased how much I liked it.
In addition to the world-building and action-packed plot, there’s a lot going on with the characters. Where the first book was plot-driven, this one is more character-driven in my opinion. Kenna is learning her new powers but the other characters are learning to adapt to her and each other. Heroes and Villains have never worked together, they are indoctrinated to hate each other, but they are working together and they are finding that not much is different among them.
If you can’t tell, I loved this book! I would love more of this world and Kenna and her friends. I enjoyed it from the first word to the last and could not get enough. In fact, I read it twice! If you enjoy a good vs evil tale, a little romance, and a lot of adventure, I highly recommend you read the series!
sarahsinkwell's review against another edition
3.0
Cheesy and predictable, but better than the first. The book is well written and the plot line is clear. Still, I am unimpressed with the characterization. The plot in this book is much better than the plot in the first book and the descriptions are better. However, I was expecting to have my heart beating along with Kenna's and that didn't happen. Maybe I'm too difficult to please, but it left something to be desired.
I received these books from the library, so I didn't lose anything by reading them. It's a light read and I'm sure that many people would love these books. I recommend this two-book series to superhero fans. It's funny, the plot is desirable, and the writing is well done. I wish the characters were outlined a little better and that it wasn't so predictable. I wanted the settings to be a little clearer, too.
Altogether, would I recommend this book? Yes. To the right person.
Would I re-read this book? No.
There's not much left to say... this has been a short and sweet review.
If you're not a fan of YA, this book is not for you. You have to be interested in superheroes and powers, as well as be tolerant of the YA writing style.
I received these books from the library, so I didn't lose anything by reading them. It's a light read and I'm sure that many people would love these books. I recommend this two-book series to superhero fans. It's funny, the plot is desirable, and the writing is well done. I wish the characters were outlined a little better and that it wasn't so predictable. I wanted the settings to be a little clearer, too.
Altogether, would I recommend this book? Yes. To the right person.
Would I re-read this book? No.
There's not much left to say... this has been a short and sweet review.
If you're not a fan of YA, this book is not for you. You have to be interested in superheroes and powers, as well as be tolerant of the YA writing style.
jesscohn's review against another edition
3.0
I have loved Tera Lynn Child's work since I first read her book Oh. My. Gods. I haven't read any of Tracy Deeb's books, but I think I might now that I really loved this sequel. In the first book, I adored the take on Heros vs. Villains. It had wonderful twists and plenty of action. The sequel did not disappoint. The development of the story was wonderful and the pacing was well done. It felt like everything got tied up in a nice little bow at the end and the couple different twists were really fun to keep up with. Read the full review here: http://reviewsbyabookfanatic.blogspot.com/2017/07/relentless.html