nakedsushi's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this audiobook with my 4 year old who loved it. I thought it was actually pretty good. It passes the Bechdel test, has a couple of chuckle-worthy spots, and isn't too saccharine. I especially like that it's about girls being smart and strong.
thechristined's review against another edition
4.0
Unlike the first two books, this installment does not recreate any of the storylines from the webisodes or movies and is so much better for it!
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
The third book, and this time our MC is Batgirl!
Yes, Barbara Gordon who always had a big affinity with bats, technology goes full Batgirl in this one. I really love the girl, how she is smart without rubbing it in others, how she is sweet to her friends, always willing to help them out, how she is brave and will make do without superpowers (which in a world full of superheroes is quite a feat, at least that is what I think), and so many other good qualities that make her a really likeable girl.
The book starts at the precise moment from where we left off in the previous book. We see Supergirl getting chosen for Superhero of the Month, her mentioning Batgirl, and from there the wheels turn. She has to convince her dad that she can go to the school (her biggest wish), and then later has to convince him for many other things.
And the moment when she can go to school I was delighted, it provided a new perspective on the school as Batgirl doesn't have superpowers, she relies on strength, smarts, and on the technology she can build. The other two girls were awesome, don't get me wrong, but they are still superheroes. It was so refreshing to see a new perspective on the school. And also to see how she is handling the all the pressure, and also the various things that were so normal to superheroes.
I did feel like she took on too much, a bit like the other 2 girls before her. I do hope that Katana's book will have less of that. I don't mind that it was added, it gave a bit more depth to the character(s), but since it was also featured in the other books (in different degrees) it just got a bit boring. Come on, why can't this girl see for herself that she just has to say no at times. You aren't going to disappoint your friends, sure, they may be a bit sad that you can't help them, but I am sure they will understand if you explain how much you already have to do and that you are still adjusting.
I loved the focus on Barda, giving her some precious spotlight time that she so deserves. I did feel sorry that she was having such a hard time at school, even though, come on, there are more people in the school that will turn out villains in various timelines through the comic universe. But I am happy to see that people are slowly starting to accept her.
I didn't like Barbara's/Batgirl's dad that much. Yes, I can understand (a bit at least) why he did various things, but really, why couldn't he have seen that he was hurting the person he cared about the most? Why was his answer to her wanting to try new things, wanting to make a new person to ignore her and not talk to her or even visit during important moments? I just found that ridiculous. Giving a kid her space and ignoring her totally are two totally different things. :|
The tech show? It was a nice add, and I was delighted with the outcome, sure, I felt sorry for that kid that lost, but really, you knew this could happen, and it wasn't as if x didn't deserve it.
The quiz elements were quite fun, and the challenges were interesting and really brought out the inner strength of the participants.
Noah, bleh. I don't like that kind of character. I did feel sorry for him, but mostly I was just annoyed at his attitude and how he handled things going wrong.
Of course we have a big showdown at the end, which seems to be a normal feature in these books. I don't mind them, it was quite a fun one this time and really showed how well Batgirl is doing as superhero + how she made friends and how they will help her in times of need. She is a great asset to the group.
Harley however.... I love that girl, she is one of my favourites in the universe, and I also quite liked her in the past books, however, I hated her so so so much in this one. Her total lack of care, her total lack of empathy regarding things? It was just ridiculous how she reacted when something went wrong. I just wanted to shake her left and right. She was so rude and mean.
Phew, this one got quite long, I think I have everything I wanted to post in there. I definitely enjoyed this book, and I can't wait for the next one. Argh, we end with a cliffhanger!
Would definitely recommend this book, and series to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
Yes, Barbara Gordon who always had a big affinity with bats, technology goes full Batgirl in this one. I really love the girl, how she is smart without rubbing it in others, how she is sweet to her friends, always willing to help them out, how she is brave and will make do without superpowers (which in a world full of superheroes is quite a feat, at least that is what I think), and so many other good qualities that make her a really likeable girl.
The book starts at the precise moment from where we left off in the previous book. We see Supergirl getting chosen for Superhero of the Month, her mentioning Batgirl, and from there the wheels turn. She has to convince her dad that she can go to the school (her biggest wish), and then later has to convince him for many other things.
And the moment when she can go to school I was delighted, it provided a new perspective on the school as Batgirl doesn't have superpowers, she relies on strength, smarts, and on the technology she can build. The other two girls were awesome, don't get me wrong, but they are still superheroes. It was so refreshing to see a new perspective on the school. And also to see how she is handling the all the pressure, and also the various things that were so normal to superheroes.
I did feel like she took on too much, a bit like the other 2 girls before her. I do hope that Katana's book will have less of that. I don't mind that it was added, it gave a bit more depth to the character(s), but since it was also featured in the other books (in different degrees) it just got a bit boring. Come on, why can't this girl see for herself that she just has to say no at times. You aren't going to disappoint your friends, sure, they may be a bit sad that you can't help them, but I am sure they will understand if you explain how much you already have to do and that you are still adjusting.
I loved the focus on Barda, giving her some precious spotlight time that she so deserves. I did feel sorry that she was having such a hard time at school, even though, come on, there are more people in the school that will turn out villains in various timelines through the comic universe. But I am happy to see that people are slowly starting to accept her.
I didn't like Barbara's/Batgirl's dad that much. Yes, I can understand (a bit at least) why he did various things, but really, why couldn't he have seen that he was hurting the person he cared about the most? Why was his answer to her wanting to try new things, wanting to make a new person to ignore her and not talk to her or even visit during important moments? I just found that ridiculous. Giving a kid her space and ignoring her totally are two totally different things. :|
The tech show? It was a nice add, and I was delighted with the outcome, sure, I felt sorry for that kid that lost, but really, you knew this could happen, and it wasn't as if x didn't deserve it.
The quiz elements were quite fun, and the challenges were interesting and really brought out the inner strength of the participants.
Noah, bleh. I don't like that kind of character. I did feel sorry for him, but mostly I was just annoyed at his attitude and how he handled things going wrong.
Of course we have a big showdown at the end, which seems to be a normal feature in these books. I don't mind them, it was quite a fun one this time and really showed how well Batgirl is doing as superhero + how she made friends and how they will help her in times of need. She is a great asset to the group.
Harley however.... I love that girl, she is one of my favourites in the universe, and I also quite liked her in the past books, however, I hated her so so so much in this one. Her total lack of care, her total lack of empathy regarding things? It was just ridiculous how she reacted when something went wrong. I just wanted to shake her left and right. She was so rude and mean.
Phew, this one got quite long, I think I have everything I wanted to post in there. I definitely enjoyed this book, and I can't wait for the next one. Argh, we end with a cliffhanger!
Would definitely recommend this book, and series to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
4.0
Book #12 Read in 2017
Batgirl at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee
This is the third book in a young adult series featuring a different super hero in each book. This book focuses on Batgirl and her beginning to train at Super Hero High. This book had a good plot to keep readers engaged as well as humor and interesting characters. Middle school and high school readers will especially like this series as they are good, quick reads. I borrowed this book from the public library.
Batgirl at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee
This is the third book in a young adult series featuring a different super hero in each book. This book focuses on Batgirl and her beginning to train at Super Hero High. This book had a good plot to keep readers engaged as well as humor and interesting characters. Middle school and high school readers will especially like this series as they are good, quick reads. I borrowed this book from the public library.
mezzythedragon's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like each Super Hero High novel Lisa Yee writes gets better than the last. For now, this one is my favorite, and yes, part of it is because Batgirl is my favorite super hero. Can't wait for her next one, Katana!
jbrooxd's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. Loved this entry in the series. I'm becoming a big Batgirl fan. I love that her intellect is her power!
oboyliz's review against another edition
4.0
If you have read the other Super Hero High books you will love this one also! It is a quick read. Great for young and old superhero fans!
mangofandango's review against another edition
2.0
I read this out loud to my daughter and it was a straight up poor read aloud experience. It’s just clunky, and I felt like it needed better editing. The story itself also left something to be desired. But my 9 year old enjoyed it, and I can see the way these books open doors to the wider world of super hero stories, so I appreciate that about it.
bewarethebookwyrm's review against another edition
5.0
The publisher actually sent me the audio book for this one. I didn't realize that when I accepted it, so it was totally different from what I was used to. It was fun though. I had it playing in the kitchen anytime I was cleaning or cooking and within a few minutes of starting it my 11 year old son would wonder in pretending to get food or want to talk to me. Only, his talking was silent because he was listening to the story. I finally told him, "You may stay and listen." He smiled and sat on the bar and listened. After that, anytime it was on I found him sitting at the bar. I loved it. Needless to say, he and I were both big fans. I loved that they brought in so many super heroes into a unique story. I mean, really, how many more super hero stories can they make? Well, apparently, a lot! LOL! My son and I were both absorbed into this story from the first moment it started playing. There were arguments on if we should continue playing it through dinner or not. Yes, it was that good. The writing was great, the voice actor did fabulous, and the story line was fun and moved perfectly for a middle school level book.
nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
4.0
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
These books are so incredibly adorable and fun. My daughter loves the high school take on superheroes, and I have to admit that I kind of love them too.
What Fed My Addiction:
Girl genius.
Unlike most of the other super heroes, Batgirl is just an ordinary girl—with extraordinary smarts. Her tech savvy makes her special and it gives her an edge that the other supers don’t have.
A sense of belonging.
Batgirl has doubts about her ability to fit in at Super Hero High even though she has friends there. She doesn’t know if she can be a “real” super hero since she doesn’t have any innate abilities. She can’t keep up with the other students in a lot of areas (especially gym, where there are some pretty high expectations of super heroes!). She has to learn to rely on and trust her strengths and not worry so much about her weaknesses. It’s a tough lesson that’s not easily learned.
Family troubles.
Batgirl isn’t the only person who’s afraid that she might not be cut out for Super Hero High. She has a bit of an uphill battle because she has to convince her dad that she belongs there too. He just wants to keep her safe because he’s afraid to lose her, but she wants to follow in his footsteps and fight crime. I loved the close relationship between Barbara (Batgirl) and her dad.
What Left Me Hungry for More:
Competition.
My least favorite part of the book was the competition and how it all played out. Batgirl’s logic when it came to her feelings about the results didn’t make a lot of sense to me (I won’t say what it was since that would be a spoiler). But the competition and the results became central to the rest of the book, so it all ended up being necessary for the plot. (There were a couple of other minor inconsistencies, but I often give those a little more leeway in MG books. My daughter didn’t seem to see any lapses in logic.)
Overall, I thought this was another fun installment of a fantastic series for MG girls. My daughter and I will definitely be keeping up with it!
I give this one 4/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
These books are so incredibly adorable and fun. My daughter loves the high school take on superheroes, and I have to admit that I kind of love them too.
What Fed My Addiction:
Girl genius.
Unlike most of the other super heroes, Batgirl is just an ordinary girl—with extraordinary smarts. Her tech savvy makes her special and it gives her an edge that the other supers don’t have.
A sense of belonging.
Batgirl has doubts about her ability to fit in at Super Hero High even though she has friends there. She doesn’t know if she can be a “real” super hero since she doesn’t have any innate abilities. She can’t keep up with the other students in a lot of areas (especially gym, where there are some pretty high expectations of super heroes!). She has to learn to rely on and trust her strengths and not worry so much about her weaknesses. It’s a tough lesson that’s not easily learned.
Family troubles.
Batgirl isn’t the only person who’s afraid that she might not be cut out for Super Hero High. She has a bit of an uphill battle because she has to convince her dad that she belongs there too. He just wants to keep her safe because he’s afraid to lose her, but she wants to follow in his footsteps and fight crime. I loved the close relationship between Barbara (Batgirl) and her dad.
What Left Me Hungry for More:
Competition.
My least favorite part of the book was the competition and how it all played out. Batgirl’s logic when it came to her feelings about the results didn’t make a lot of sense to me (I won’t say what it was since that would be a spoiler). But the competition and the results became central to the rest of the book, so it all ended up being necessary for the plot. (There were a couple of other minor inconsistencies, but I often give those a little more leeway in MG books. My daughter didn’t seem to see any lapses in logic.)
Overall, I thought this was another fun installment of a fantastic series for MG girls. My daughter and I will definitely be keeping up with it!
I give this one 4/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
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