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Superhero Syndrome
- Solstice Survivors, Book 1
- Narrated by: Ruby Hankey
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
Tess McBray was dying. The solstice syndrome had no cure, and she resigned herself to an early grave. But just when she gave up on survival, all her symptoms mysteriously disappeared.
All but one symptom, anyway. Something is wrong with Tess’ hands. They absorb any material they touch, and her skin turns to wood, steel, or concrete. It doesn’t take this comic book obsessed 21-year-old long to figure out what’s going on: Somehow, she’s developed super powers. And she’s not the only one; across the country, people are coming forward and sharing their gifts with the world. In her own city, where the police are battling a human trafficking operation, a masked vigilante called The Fox is saving lives and stopping criminals.
Tess doesn’t know where she fits into this new, super-powered world. But when people around her start disappearing, she can’t just sit on the sidelines. Teaming up with The Fox to create the world’s first superhero duo might be the only way to rid her city of evil and save the people she loves most.
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- Andy
- 10-09-19
Interesting take on the superhero genre
Disclaimer: I was provided with a free audiobook by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Superhero Syndrome tells the story of Tess McBray, who has been hospitalised by the mysterious Solstice Syndrome disease. After escaping the hospital to end her life in peace she witnesses a meteor shower, and is suddenly cured. But she’s not quite the same woman she used to be...
Tess as she returns to her hometown of Wayland to rebuild her relationship with her sister. As she discovers her own superpowers she must work with anther survivor with powers, known only as “The Fox”, to save the people she loves from a criminal gang.
The premise of the story is intriguing. Not much is said about how Tess came by her powers, instead the story is about how she understands, develops and uses the power (which at first seems a bit pointless) for good.
For me the story spent a little too long on unnecessary romance when Tess came back to Wayland, but once she starts getting involved in the mystery the pace picks up and the story comes to life. It is told with humour and snappy dialogue, and well narrated by Ruby Hankey. I’d like to have known more about other Solstice survivors around the world (only one other is mentioned) – but perhaps that is to come in a future book.
I suspect I am not quite the target audience of this book and it would be great for a YA audience, nonetheless I enjoyed the story and will read the next one.
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- Selina ryles
- 11-08-19
A quirky and entertaining read
I am a big fan of the DC and Marvel series so this book just appealed to me from the offset . I adore the fact that there is such a strong female lead who is different and completely stands out in the novel . Whilst the book is quirky and highly entertaining I just felt there was something missing for me that I couldn't put my finger on . The narration was clear and easy on the ears . While the book wasnt exactly for me I feel it is a strong novel that will be loved by many. I was given this book by the author/narrator in return for an honest and unbiased review
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- R. Simons
- 27-08-19
Loved it
I wasn’t sure if I would like this, as superheroes are not my thing but I thought I would give it ago and I am so glad I did.
What a fantastic start to the series. Tess had contracted Solstice Syndrome, there’s no cure so she was basically waiting to die. But, she didn’t die, oh no, after a freak meteor storm she is in fact cured which is weird in itself but she has something else too.
I really enjoyed the storyline, it flowed really well, and it kept my attention from start to finish. It was very different and exciting. It was a great start to the series and I will definitely be looking out for the next book in the series.
The narrator was perfect for this book, she told it really well, her expressions were spot on.
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- JuttaS
- 27-08-19
Loved this side of superhero. Great narration.
Ruby Hanley does a fabulous job marketing this book. I knew exactly which character was which.
I loved the way this idea is presented and the way in which it works out. It's great to see the superhero gig from this side and I loved watching the growth and change of the characters. I spent most of my time guessing what was going to happen next, and I have to say I mostly didn't get it right (apart from a couple of places lol). It ended in a great place and I would love to see where it goes from here.
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