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Hello Everyone and Welcome to my Blog Tour Stop for The Supervillain and Me by Danielle Banas hosted by Xpresso Book Tours. Today, I have my review to share with you and I cannot wait for yout to meet Abby, Iron Phantom and the rest of the gang. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy my review and decide to add this book on your TBR. It’s hilarious, entertaining, adorable, and just a really fun summer book. Don’t forget to join the giveaway and follow the rest of the tour.

The Supervillain and Me
Danielle Banas
(Morriston Superheroes #1)
Published by: Swoon Reads
Publication date: July 10th 2018
Genres: Romance, Science Fiction, Superheroes, Young Adult

As witty as it is heartpounding, this fresh take on the beloved superhero genre is all about finding your own way to shine even when it seems everyone else around you is, well… super.

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.

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Addictively Witty and Marvelously Entertaining Superhero Adventure

The Supervillain and Me was an addictively witty and marvelously entertaining story. I zoomed through page after page and had such a blast reading this novel.

Honestly, I didn’t expect to love this book as much as I do. It’s fast-paced, comedic and an awesomely fun read. I thought the writing was superb and engaging. The plot was intriguing, well-developed and filled with dazzling action scenes. The characters were really interesting, quirky, and amusing. I genuinely really liked them all. Abby was a great heroine in her own ways. Connor was brave and protective. Abby’s best friend, Sarah was spunky and hilarious. Rylan was charming and funny. Isaac was annoyingly really good at being himself. And Hunter was just so silly and I totally adored his odd, but fun personalilty. Some parts were predictable, but I still thought the mystery part was really exciting. There were even a few nice surprises that totally caught me off guard. I also really loved the sweet romance, amazing friendships, and heartfelt moments sprinkled throughout the story. This was seriously a fun and absolutely delightful novel that left me wanting more.

Even though I knew the true identity of Iron Phantom pretty early in the story, I still had fun anticipating when and how Abby would find out. It was really entertaining to see her piece together the clues. I probably pictured a million different ways for her to figure who Iron Phantom was, but I didn’t expect it at all when it finally happened. I can’t really give too many details and ruin the excitement for you, but I thought the way Abby found out was done really well. And since the premise hinted at a romance between these two, I guess it’s safe to say that I totally ship Iron Phantom and Abby.

If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know I’m a big romance nerd so of course it was the main reason why I wanted to read this book. I thought the budding romance was spine-tinglingly awesome! It was charming, adorable, and just so darn cute. Iron Phantom and Abby shared many incredibly swoontastic moments and I really couldn’t get enough. Their chemistry was amazing and I loved all their snarky and playful bantering.

This book is one of my favorite reads this summer. Danielle Banas delivered an amazingly entertaining superhero story with plenty of humor, fantastic action scenes, exciting mysteries, adorably cute romance, and sweet moments that touch the heart. I loved the characters, the storyline, the swoony kisses, and the life lessons weaved throughout the book. I absolutely cannot wait to read more from this series and see what happens next. Maybe the next one will be about Sarah and a certain superhero with fins. Hopefully… don’t mind me, just wishful thinking.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher, author and Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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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toptentuesday Hello loves!!! How are you all doing with your reading challenges? Are you behind or ahead? Well, I’m finally caught up with my Goodreads Challenge and slowly making great progress in my Netgalley TBR. Woohoo!! I’d say it’s about time to rave about some of my favorite reads in 2018. I usually choose books I know I’m going to enjoy and for the most part I really love a lot of the books I read. That’s why it’s always difficult for me to narrow down my list of favorites. But, if I had to choose right now… These are the TOP TEN BEST BOOKS I’VE READ IN 2018… SO FAR.

Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and has been moved to That Artsy Reader Girl since January 16, 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

Click the titles if you want to read my FULL REVIEW for each of the book.

Pen and Xander by Leaken Zea Kemp – This book is beautifully written, incredibly realistic and wonderfully affecting. It’s a story full of so much love – love for family, friends, food, culture and everything else worth loving. Be prepared to smile, to hurt, to laugh, to dream, to cry, to hope, and feel so many emotions. If you’re looking for a great book to add on your TBR, then I highly and with all my heart recommend you choose this book. I promise you’ll find something to love about Pen and Xander.

Our Dark Stars by Audrey Grey and Krystal Wade – Our Dark Stars was such a blast and delightful read! There’s plenty of action, drama, conflict, and a cute swoony romance that had me completely glued to the pages. I really wish this was a series because I want more and I do think there could be another book or two… but the ending was more than satisfying and definitely left a huge smile on my face.

Traveler by S.E. Anderson – With an amazingly evocative and vivid writing style, chock full of humor, a thrilling storyline, quirky and multidimensional characters, and new adventures, Traveler is such a delightful read. I smiled, I laughed, and had the most wonderful and hilariously fun space travel experience. I definiely cannot wait where Sally, Zander, and Blayde will jump to next. Will they land at the wrong place at the wrong time again… or are they actually jumping to places they’re destined to be… Who knows?

Blood Type by K.A. Linde – This book sucked me in, stole my heart and left me breathless. There’s romance, suspense, humor, steam, and intriguing characters. Blood Type by K.A. Linde is without a doubt an awesome thrilling paranormal romance book. And that insanely wicked cliffhanger definitely had me thirsty for more.

Where the Sea Takes Me by Heidi R. Kling – Where the Sea Takes Me by Heidi R. Kling is a wonderfully written story about second chances, hope, and love. The FEELS in this book… so ridiculously overwhelming that made my heart and soul ached. It was too much to bear sometimes, but I honestly enjoyed going on this emotionally moving and inspirational journey

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Recovered by Jay Crownover – Recovered was such an intense, sexy, and amazingly affecting story. Jay Crownover managed to reel me in from the very first page and made me feel so many different emotions – love, helplessness, sadness, guilt, anger, confusion, hope, beauty, and SOOO MUCH MORE. This book was dangerously, but wonderfully addictive that I found it extremely difficult to put the book down. The writing was so damn beautiful! – Real, raw, gritty, evocative, and so full of heart. I never wanted the story to end, but at the same time I wanted to see Cable and Affton get to their happy endings.

Infraction by Rachel Van Dyken – Infraction is an amazingly well-written and wonderfully emotional story filled with heart-wrenching and charmingly hilarious moments, endearing and adorable scenes, and incredibly witty and lovable characters. I loved Fraternize, so I couldn’t wait to start reading about Miller and Kinsey… but, I honestly wasn’t expecting to fall ridiculously in love with Infraction cause really how do you top the sizzling chemistry, enticing writing, and all the awesomeness from the first book? Boy was I wrong… so wrong. Not only did I get to read Miller and Kinsey’s story, but I also learned more about Jax and had the best time catching up with Sanchez and Emerson. This book certainly exceeded all imaginable expectations I had and I fell in love page after page after page.

Kiss of the Royal by Lindsey Duga – This was a delightfully spellbinding read that kept me up late into the night! It was whimsical, fascinating, hilarious, and magical. It’s a wonderfully written YA fantasy story with exciting adventures, awesome fighting scenes, engaging characters, and swoony kisses. I loved this book and highly recommend to everyone who’s looking for something creative and fun.

Love Scene, Take Two by Alex Evansley – Love Scene, Take Two is delightfully sweet, incredibly funny, and absolutely swoony. With so much heart-melting FEELS, intriguing family drama, great friendships, and cute romance, this book is the perfect rom-com story you’ll want to read this summer. I smiled so much and swooned so hard that I know this fantastically fun book will always have a special place in my heart. I definitely cannot wait to read more books from this author.

Everything Under the Sun by Jessica Redmerski – The story and these characters made my heart hurt so much and had me in tears a few times. With a dangerously dark post-apocalyptic world that both terrified and intrigued me, a gripping and thrilling storyline that had me completely hooked, broken but lovable characters that I absolutely adored, and a delicious slow burn romance that had me swooning and aching in the best way, Everything Under the Sun was EVERYTHING I could hope for and more. It was absolutely addictive from beginning to end and I honestly can’t recommend it enough.

Have you read any of these? What are some of your favorite reads so far in 2018? Leave your comments down below.

As always, have a wonderful day and happy reading!!