juliebihn's review against another edition
I enjoyed it but, given the strong portrayals of women in Otte's Numb, I had higher expectations for the women here, and was disappointed. Review coming later.
rebelrider's review against another edition
4.0
Robin, secretly Failstate, lives in a world where superheroes not only exist, but have their own gameshow, America’s Next Superhero. When one of the contestants is murdered, Robin investigates and digs up more than he expected.
It’s currently free on Kindle!
Note on ratings:
* Horrible.
** Below average
*** Average. Not good or bad.
**** Above average
***** Above and beyond
Content: Some violence, but since it’s Christian, it is pretty clean.
Originality and world building: ***
The whole idea of a superhero TV show is interesting. However, I felt the world building was a bit underdone. Superheroes running loose in society seemed to have changed almost nothing, other than a few laws and the way superhero related activities are considered by law.
Characters and their Arcs: ***
Robin has some conflict with his brother, and there’s a bit of an arc there. The characters were interesting, but I never really had a solid attachment to them.
Writing style and Pacing: ****
I thought the story started off slow, but once I was a ways in, it got a lot better. There were a few things I felt should have been better explained.
It’s currently free on Kindle!
Note on ratings:
* Horrible.
** Below average
*** Average. Not good or bad.
**** Above average
***** Above and beyond
Content: Some violence, but since it’s Christian, it is pretty clean.
Originality and world building: ***
The whole idea of a superhero TV show is interesting. However, I felt the world building was a bit underdone. Superheroes running loose in society seemed to have changed almost nothing, other than a few laws and the way superhero related activities are considered by law.
Characters and their Arcs: ***
Robin has some conflict with his brother, and there’s a bit of an arc there. The characters were interesting, but I never really had a solid attachment to them.
Writing style and Pacing: ****
I thought the story started off slow, but once I was a ways in, it got a lot better. There were a few things I felt should have been better explained.
laird_br0wn3's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
adamdavidcollings's review against another edition
5.0
Failstate is just another teenage superhero competing for the prized vigilante license on a reality TV show. His power is the ability to break and destroy stuff. Not so glamerous. He’s a bit of an underdog, which I love, and his life is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
Failstate was great fun to read. It defies the cliches of both superhero fiction and young adult fiction. It took me places I really didn't expect it to. That is not to say it didn't keep it's narrative promises.
The characters were well-rounded and develloped. I alwys kmow an author has done a good job with their characters when I have strong emotional rections to these people who don't exist. This happened with Failstate. I identified closely with the main character. I felt like I was in his shoes, along for the ride.
I look forward to seeing where this series goes next.
Failstate was great fun to read. It defies the cliches of both superhero fiction and young adult fiction. It took me places I really didn't expect it to. That is not to say it didn't keep it's narrative promises.
The characters were well-rounded and develloped. I alwys kmow an author has done a good job with their characters when I have strong emotional rections to these people who don't exist. This happened with Failstate. I identified closely with the main character. I felt like I was in his shoes, along for the ride.
I look forward to seeing where this series goes next.
adamdavidcollings's review
5.0
Failstate is just another teenage superhero competing for the prized vigilante license on a reality TV show. His power is the ability to break and destroy stuff. Not so glamerous. He’s a bit of an underdog, which I love, and his life is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
Failstate was great fun to read. It defies the cliches of both superhero fiction and young adult fiction. It took me places I really didn't expect it to. That is not to say it didn't keep it's narrative promises.
The characters were well-rounded and develloped. I alwys kmow an author has done a good job with their characters when I have strong emotional rections to these people who don't exist. This happened with Failstate. I identified closely with the main character. I felt like I was in his shoes, along for the ride.
I look forward to seeing where this series goes next.
Failstate was great fun to read. It defies the cliches of both superhero fiction and young adult fiction. It took me places I really didn't expect it to. That is not to say it didn't keep it's narrative promises.
The characters were well-rounded and develloped. I alwys kmow an author has done a good job with their characters when I have strong emotional rections to these people who don't exist. This happened with Failstate. I identified closely with the main character. I felt like I was in his shoes, along for the ride.
I look forward to seeing where this series goes next.
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