The Supervillain and Me (Morriston Superheroes #1)by Danielle Banas
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Synopsis:
Never trust a guy in spandex.
In Abby Hamilton’s world, superheroes do more than just stop crime and save cats stuck in trees―they also drink milk straight from the carton and hog the television remote. Abby’s older brother moonlights as the famous Red Comet, but without powers of her own, following in his footsteps has never crossed her mind.
That is, until the city’s newest vigilante comes bursting into her life.
After saving Abby from an attempted mugging, Morriston’s fledgling supervillain Iron Phantom convinces her that he’s not as evil as everyone says, and that their city is under a vicious new threat. As Abby follows him deeper into their city’s darkest secrets, she comes to learn that heroes can’t always be trusted, and sometimes it’s the good guys who wear black.
Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, The Supervillain and Me is a hilarious, sweet, and action-packed novel by debut author Danielle Banas that proves no one is perfect, not even superheroes.
Review:
The Supervillain and Me was playful, fun and crazy addicting. This book was so easy to devour and I loved how the mystery surrounding the supervillain had me flipping through the pages even faster. The action moments were perfectly sprinkled here and there and I adored how character driven this book was. I always find myself falling for those the hardest and that’s exactly what I did with The Supervillain and Me.
Regardless of who he was with or without his mask, I knew, no matter what my dad or brother said, I wanted to spend more time with him.
The city that Abby lived in was crawling with crime. The police and the superheroes were stretched beyond the limits. And with her father being the mayor and her brother being one of the superheroes, it almost felt like Abby was lost in the shuffle sometimes. Even though her family definitely loved her. So when Abby found herself being mugged she thought her brother, Connor aka Red Comet, would be the one to rescue her. Instead it was a new super. And the very next day the new super was caught on video burning city hall and then disappearing. The city dubbed him as a Supervillain and called him Iron Phantom. But he saved Abby so he can’t be all bad, right? Or can he?
“Abigail,” he whispered, his voice so low it nearly got lost amid the hum of the AC unit. “I’m not the bad guy. I’m not a villain. If I wanted to hurt you, I would have done it already.”
After Iron Phantom rescued Abby, he started randomly showing up in her life. Their times around each other had me cracking up. But there was a secret going on in the city, and he was hoping that Abby could help him figure out what was going on. And while I hoped Abby would be able to help him out, I was definitely focused on their interactions. Every time they were together their banter was smile inducing and you could feel the sparks flying. Plus I loved that even the littlest thing that Iron Phantom did could be seductive. I swooned so hard and found myself sighing out loud. I absolutely loved that cocky, brave, selfless, thoughtful, playful Supervillain!
He saw me in a way I hadn’t realized I wanted to be seen until I met him. Not a hero, not someone with powers, but just a girl. Just Abigail.
The more Abby found herself interacting with Iron Phantom, the deeper she got pulled into a dark mystery that was twisted into her city. I was so nervous waiting to see what was going to happen. But all the while, her normal life chugged on. She was still working hard in theater, had her best friend Sarah in her life and she was trying to spend time with her superhero brother and father who both worked constantly. My heart hurt for Abby at times and I didn’t expect for her to get into all of the perilous situations she found herself in. But I absolutely loved her. Abby’s sarcastic voice and the fact that she wasn’t impressed with the supers had me liking her right from the start. I even loved how she wasn’t exactly 100% trusting with Iron Phantom in the beginning. She definitely thought for herself and I found myself respecting her for doing what was right and not what others would have wanted her to do.
“I guess I thought if anyone could figure it out, it would be you.” He headed for my window. “I need to go.”
As we got pulled further into the story, I found myself obsessed with the mystery surrounding Iron Phantom. While I guessed who Iron Phantom was right from the start, I found myself switching my mind a few times. I never should have second guess myself! And when I reached that last page I absolutely loved how everything was wrapped up. It is definitely a standalone but here’s the thing, there’s still so much going on in their world that future books would definitely be feasible. I absolutely adored the Supervillain and Me, so whether we stay with Abby and her supervillain or switch to another character in this world I’d be a very happy girl! *fingers crossed*
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by Swoon Reads. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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About Danielle Banas:
Danielle Banas, a Pittsburgh native, earned a degree in communication from Robert Morris University. After years spent dreaming up characters instead of paying attention in class, Danielle joined the storytelling platform Wattpad, where her work has received millions of views online. When she isn’t writing, she can be found loudly singing show tunes, spouting off Walt Disney World trivia, and snuggling with her puppy. THE SUPERVILLAIN AND ME is her debut novel.
Follow her on Twitter or Instagram @daniellebanas
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