Thursday, September 26, 2024

[Review] — "ANTI-HERO BLUES" is a Surprisingly Entertaining New Twist to the Superhero Formula


I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the ANTI-HERO BLUES by Christopher Lee Rippee Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Find ANTI-HERO BLUES on Goodreads and Books2Read.

About the Book

In Union City, where superpowered vigilantes are celebrated as saviors, rebellious grad-student Brandon Carter sees them as anything but. Haunted by the death of his father at the hands of a masked "hero," Brandon's defiance might have landed him in a jail cell if not for his gift for physics.

At twenty-three, Brandon is on the precipice of success. Using his research, his team is just one test away from a world-changing scientific breakthrough-a test that nearly ends in catastrophe due to an "error" in the code.

With the project set for termination, Brandon throws caution to the wind, sneaking back into the lab to rerun the test in secret. But when a mysterious, powerful assassin attacks him and sabotages the experiment, a devastating explosion levels the lab.

Against all odds, Brandon survives, transformed in mind and body. With his life on the line and no idea who to trust, he sets out to uncover the truth behind the attack, gain control of his strange, new powers, and protect those he loves-even if it means saving a world that would label him a supervillain.

 

Billy's Review

I was initially drawn to reading "ANTI-HERO BLUES" solely because of its cover. The artwork made me imagine a futuristic world similar to Blade Runner. When I read the blurb, I realized it's actually a superhero tale—on steroids. I usually get tired of superhero stories, but I decided to give it a chance. The author, Christopher Lee Rippe, has a unique vocabulary and showcases it through detailed descriptions and vivid dialogues. The characters are charming and have enough depth to keep them interesting. On paper, the plot seems clichéd, but in reality, it's a fresh take on the classic good vs. evil premise. Overall, ANTI-HERO BLUES turned out to be surprisingly entertaining. It will definitely appeal to older Marvel and DC fans. ╌★★★★✰

 

About Christopher Lee Rippee

Christopher Lee Rippee won a young authors contest in third grade, which was the day he officially decided to become a writer. He prepared by reading comics, playing too much Dungeons & Dragons, and devouring every sci-fi and fantasy novel he could get his hands on.

Along the way, thanks to some great people and a lifelong love of punk rock, Chris found his way to social work and currently works at a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit. He's also a certified mental-health first-aid trainer, has worked as a neurodiversity consultant for several Pittsburgh-based tech startups, and has contributed to several tabletop RPG products. When not writing, Chris reads, plays games, and spends time with his lovely wife, Nicole, and their adorable rescue dog, Belle.

 

Giveaway Details

1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card

International

Ends October 5th, midnight EST.


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Tour Schedule

Week One:

9/2/2024

Lady Hawkeye

Excerpt/IG Post

9/3/2024

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

9/4/2024

Daily Waffle

Excerpt

9/5/2024

Fire and Ice Reads

Excerpt/IG Post

9/6/2024

The Momma Spot

Excerpt

Week Two:

9/9/2024

Edith's Little Free Library

IG Post/TikTok Post

9/10/2024

Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt/IG Post

9/11/2024

Comic Book Yeti

Excerpt

9/12/2024

GryffindorBookishnerd

Review/IG Post

9/13/2024

Rajiv's reviews

Review/IG Post

Week Three:

9/16/2024

Lifestyle of Me

Review

9/17/2024

@thepagelady

IG Review

9/18/2024

@evergirl200

IG Review

9/19/2024

Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's

Review/IG Post

9/20/2024

jlreadstoperpetuity

IG Review/TikTok Post

Week Four:

9/23/2024

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

9/24/2024

@heyashleyyreads

IG Review/TikTok Post

9/25/2024

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post

9/26/2024

Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

Review/IG Post

9/27/2024

Nerdophiles

Review

Week Five:

9/30/2024

@callistoscalling

IG Review


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