V is for Villain: By Peter Moore

V IS FOR VILLAIN

SUMMARY

Brad Baron is used to looking lame compared to his older brother, Blake.

Though Brad is a genius, Blake is a superhero in the elite Justice Force. And Brad doesn't measure up at his high school, where powers like super-strength and flying are the norm.

So when Brad makes friends who are more into political action than weight lifting, he's happy to join a new crew—especially since it means spending more time with Layla, a girl who may or may not have a totally illegal, totally secret super-power. With her help, Brad begins to hone a dangerous new power of his own.

But when they're pulled into a web of nefarious criminals, high-stakes battles, and startling family secrets, Brad must choose which side he's on. And once he does, there's no turning back.

REVIEW

The first thing you have to know about V is for Villain is that I loved it.

This book is not just packed with action and the typical superhero/super villain hijinks (even though there is tons of action). Instead the meat of V is for Villain, is about something even more fascinating, the blurred lines between good and evil, and how easy it is to end up on the wrong side, even when trying to do good.

Moore does a fantastic job creating likable characters for readers to root for, and is particularly gifted in showing each of the characters motivations for moving towards the side of "evil". That’s one of the most fascinating aspects of the book, how Moore does such a superb job creating situations that will have the readers second guessing the decisions made and the world's view, until the very last pages.

All in all, this was a great book that I would easily recommend. There was plenty of action, it’s filled with well written and engaging characters, and it moves at a quick and engrossing pace sure to keep readers glued to the pages until the very end. Perfect for fans of a Andrew Grossman’s Soon I Will Be Invincible, Michael Carroll’s Super Human series, and Joss Whedon’s Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.

INFO

Publisher: Disney Hyperion

Published: May 20, 2014

Price: $17.99

Link to Buy: http://www.amazon.com/V-Villain-Peter-Moore/dp/1423157494/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1400614980&sr=1-1