My thoughts: John Scalzi knows how to write inventive novels that will make you laugh out loud. And Starter Villain is uniquely fun. I loved the whole idea of an average guy like Charlie inheriting his uncle's supervillain business. And I loved how he dealt with everything from super smart spy cats to assassination attempts with self-deprecating humor and aplomb. I especially loved his interactions with his cats. (He handled the surprisingly snarky dolphins well, too.) Charlie is smart and nice, and not exactly supervillain material. Which made for some very funny moments. Fast-paced and full of action, this whole book was awesome.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Happy Reading!
P.S. I also really enjoyed Scalzi's book The Kaiju Preservation Society.
This sounds so good! I have a few of his books in my TBR pile but haven't had the chance to read them yet. I'm looking forward to them though! Great review, Lark! :D
ReplyDeleteHis books read fast and are usually pretty funny.
DeleteCharlie sounds like a great character and I am starting to really like books where cats are involved. This book is worth checking out.
ReplyDeleteAnd the cats in this one are SO great! :D
DeleteI thought I had read one of his books, but apparently not. Was there one called Lock In or something like that? Think that was the one I thought about trying. This one sounds funny!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure. I've only read Old Man's War, Kaiju Preservation Society, and this one. But loved the mall.
DeleteKay, Scalzi did write a book called Lock In and that was followed by Head On. I read both of the books and enjoyed them.
DeleteThat sounds as fun as the cover is.
ReplyDeleteIt really is. If you ever want a book that will make you laugh, this is a good one.
DeleteHonestly, this sounds like so much fun. Fish out of water stories are always fun, and this premise is particularly clever.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very clever and very fun book. :D
DeleteGlad you liked it.
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DeleteOh yay, I'm glad you loved it! I did too. :) His new book is also amazing -- he really can't go wrong!
ReplyDeleteI've got his new one on my TBR list and hope to read it soon. :D
DeleteThe cover made me laugh. I haven't read anything by this author but I really want to. This looks like a good one!
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed it. :D
DeleteThis is definitely not like anything I have ever read before. It sounds hilarious. Great review, Lark.
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty funny. And the cats are great! :D
DeleteSounds interesting! I enjoyed Scalzi's book, The Dispatcher.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read that one, but I have enjoyed the others by him that I've read.
Delete5 stars -- is good from you. And that cover is something else!
ReplyDeleteI don't give a lot of 5 stars, but I just thought this book was so fun and it read fast and it made me smile at the end.
DeleteThis sounds fun, glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI really did. :D
DeleteYou have a knack of reviewing books that I have on the Kindle but have forgotten about. I am glad you liked Starter Villain so much. I also liked The Kaiju Preservation Society.
ReplyDeleteThe Kaiju Preservation Society was a lot of fun. This book has that same kind of humor in it. :D
DeleteThis was on my radar and now I definitely want to read it! His books make me laugh! :)
ReplyDeleteHis books always make me laugh, too. :D
DeleteThis cover alone makes me intrigued! Glad this one was as good as it looks.
ReplyDeleteIt's very fun. But then Scalzi knows how to combine unique circumstances with a lot of humor. You should give him a try.
DeleteI had a blast with this too! And my favorites were the dolphins😁
ReplyDeleteThey were so snarky and sarcastic! But I loved how they kept threatening to go on strike, and how Charlie treated them so fairly.
DeleteYay for a 5-star read! Glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteIt was very fun. :D
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