The Backup Heroes

This book was brilliant and I know so many people say it but I read it in one sitting.

I was attracted by the wow cover art and title but the synopsis really caught me. The concept of a clean up crew that come in to save the day and make things right after the hero has botched it really called to the part of me that gets annoyed with traditional hero's who save the day without really having to try to hard.

I will admit that I was a little worried that the length of the book was not going to give enough time for world building, plot development and a conclusion but not only did the author manage it they paced the book perfectly. The story ebbed and flowed consistently, slowing down enough for us to get a feel for the individual characters and their motivations whilst sprinkling through the details of not just one but three separate distinct societies with their own gods, magics and norms.

This book was fun to read as a standalone but after I finished as satisfied as I was with the ending I can't help but hope there is more to come in this world and that this was a captivating start to a series.

I received an arc of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really unique concept for the scifi genre, I really enjoyed the way the characters were written and how everything worked in the universe. The concept was everything that I was looking for and glad I got to go on this journey with them. Quinn Thomas has a great way of telling the story and was excited for more from the author.

The Backup Heroes offers a fresh twist on the hero trope, following a crew that steps in when other champions fail. With high-stakes decisions and emotional conflicts, the story explores loyalty, sacrifice, and the cost of saving worlds. Though it leaves some details vague, the fast-paced action and dynamic characters make it an engaging read.

Really well-written book! The characters are vibrant and relatable and Thomas' world building is easy to follow and engaging. Fingers crossed this is the first book in a long series!

**Review of *The Backup Heroes* by Quinn Thomas**

In *The Backup Heroes*, Quinn Thomas crafts a unique take on the superhero genre, introducing Captain Iladrius and his crew, who serve as a "Disaster Aversion and Mitigation" team. Their mission is to step in when the conventional heroes fail, providing a refreshing perspective on heroism. The story revolves around the crew's challenges as they pursue monstrous threats known as the Endless, while also navigating personal relationships and internal conflicts.

The pacing is commendable, allowing for deep character exploration and world-building despite its concise length. Readers are treated to a richly imagined universe with distinct societies, each with its own magic and norms. This balance of action and character development creates an engaging narrative that invites readers to reflect on the complexities of heroism and sacrifice.

Many early reviewers have praised the book's captivating plot and the depth of its characters, expressing a desire for more stories in this world. Overall, *The Backup Heroes* promises to be a compelling start to a potential series, appealing to fans of science fiction and fantasy alike

I truly really enjoyed this book. It felt like a warm hug between found family while watching guardians of the galaxy and eating popcorn. I hope that made sense, because it was funny and hopefully and I loved all the characters

I had a LOT of fun with this, I really enjoyed it and found it hard to put down once I started.

Action packed and brimming with charm, it reminded me a lot of Joss Whedon’s Firefly and MCU’s Guardians of the galaxy. The pacing in some places makes it a 4 star rather than 5 but still a great experience overall.

It’s quirky, fun and a really entertaining read. Highly recommend!

I saw the cover of this book and originally thought it was middle-grade, however the description totally hooked me! The cover on the Ereader version with the paper dragon is so beautiful.

The tags for the book included "humor and satire" and there is nothing better than a fantasy that makes you laugh. And trust me- this one did!

I was a little worried that I was going to be totally lost because the prologue throws a lot at you at once but as soon as you start the first chapter, everything makes senese. The characters all have their own unique personalities and goals. My favorite character was for sure Surrah!

I hope this book turns into a series because I would love to learn more about each character! I read this in just a few sittings!

Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review!

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I was provided an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review of this book.

I don’t know if I’ve ever read a book that just throws you into the story like this one does! It was almost like the author was trying to introduce you to an alien world that you don’t know anything about…oh wait…that’s exactly what she’s doing!

You’re along for the ride with the crew of the Jaratah. They are who gets called in to save a world from the Fallen after that world’s hero has failed. The crew is absolutely brimming with personality. There’s some witty dialog here, but the story itself seemed to take a little bit for me to fully catch on, but once you start to get adapted to the world, everything clicks. There’s even a fun little magic system in play here!

One thing that bugged me, is that I couldn’t tell if this was sci-fi or fantasy. I don’t know if the Jaratah sails the seas, or soars through the cosmos. Maybe it does both? That question isn’t very important at all at the end of the day. This was just a really fun read that never overstayed its welcome. Highly recommend this one!