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Johnson PDF Download. Moise PDF Download. Did V is for Villain give me that? Hell, yes. Obviously, the blurb itself would give you the gist of the book, so I'm not going to repeat it here. However, I can say with absolute certainty that I enjoyed this really neat novel, mainly because of the voice of our hero, Brad , who is unfortunately, according to him the brother of the dumb famous superhero, Blake.
His voice was absolutely refreshing, and it was so much fun to read his thoughts! He doesn't try to come across as funny, but his personality and dry humor, and his blunt way of describing things will make you smile nonetheless.
I'm not going to say that the writing was deep and profound If I did put the book down, it was mainly because of those blasted chores. He's seen as an underdog by many, greatly overshadowed by his famous superhero of a brother.
He is always frustrated by how there is so much emphasis on the superheroes, when he is fairly certain there is more to the situation than what it presents itself to be. He is tired of the obvious discrimination towards those who are not as gifted, and of the government and scientists who are obviously trying to cover something up.
You end up rooting for him all the way, through thick and thin, come low or high water, even if he eventually finds himself going against the world. He's such a brilliant character, that Brad. On the other hand, though, I thought the secondary characters were quite Oftentimes, it would feel like here's the hero, here's the love interest, and here are the others. They weren't really given any depth, and they mostly stayed in the background, which I find is such a damn shame because I thought if given more polishing, they would have contributed more to the storyline.
They were just there, and would pop out occasionally. Hopefully in the sequel we would see more of them- not just for decoration but having actual roles. As for Blake, even though he's the dumb brother who has this very black-and-white view of justice, I found him oddly endearing in a twisted way. You can really see how he is so passionate about what he believes in, even if they're kinda As Cait said in her review, just think of him as Metroman and you're good to go. Overall, I totally recommend this book.
Please don't put it aside thinking it's simply a boring love letter to comic book fans. Even though it's not highly original, Brad's character and brilliant narration makes up for it. Plus, there are footnotes! The footnotes are insanely funny! Trust me, you'd want to read this over and over again just for those.
View all 4 comments. Aug 19, Diabolica rated it really liked it Shelves: better-lock-him-up. My favorite genre of super hero books. The ones where the superhero becomes a villain Brad, kinda sucks at a lot of things. He mostly just gets beat up at school under what is called curriculum. But, he is really smart. And of course, Brad has a brother, an older brother whom everyone compares him to. Makes you wonder why Brad doesn't care to become a hero. I really enjoyed this read.
The banter was funny. Brad was a fun character. And the superhero terminology, that I will totally use in Ahh And the superhero terminology, that I will totally use in the future. But Brad, is a very morally troubled character. Some of his actions I can get by. But others, not so much. Especially with the use of his powers with Layla. And not to mention, I don't know Brad ever grew into a better person If he ever looked past his inabilities and differences from his brother.
I definitely would enjoy reading a sequel. I'd really love a sequel to this novel. It's incredible. Loved every page and left me wanting for more. May 04, Saoirse rated it it was ok Shelves: lies-lies-and-all-lies , dystopian-genre , publication , arc-copies , confusing-but-part-of-the-deal , is-it-just-me-or , kids-with-powers , cracked-up-dude , cardboard-characters , dangerous-dudes.
This is almost a good book. One thing straight, I love books that deal with superhuman powers. Another one of those mediocre cracks, I guess. Half the time, I was reeling with excitement as soon as I got to the first page. And okay, I have to admit that the concept and the careful thinking of putting up with heroes versus mutated villains having a heads-on battle is pretty cool of a job.
I especially like the twist with the dystopian secrecy in this world. It adds to an original context of the book. They ended up as walking mutations gone wrong. And then we have our very own, Brad Baron. Now, Brad is an outcast of his own family. The catch? All his life he thinks that there might be a part in his DNA that seemed to differ with the people in his world.
Blake is one of the superheroes consisting of Justice Force, an elite group that fights crimes together kind of like The Avengers sort of thing. As much as I was awed by this, the one thing that I have to say is that once the engaging part happened a.
It became boring, honestly. And trust me, I had watched a fair share of these kinds of things. I guess I spoke too soon. There were a lot of undeveloped parts that I could mention. With the characters, they lack a certain sense of deep emotions. And so, I had to repeat the last slur of paragraphs again.
Speaking of irritating, did I mention the love interest? If what I think is true, the author tries to make Layla a likeable character for Brad but at the same time make her this hardcore bitch that everyone is afraid off.
But then again, this is one of those books where the romance is just a subplot. Another irritating thing is these footnotes. So what if they add more spunk and uniqueness to the book? What if these footnotes are excuses to make info-dumps less boring? It was disturbing. I have to stop reading the bigger picture to look at these footnotes at the bottom which, at least in my opinion, distracts me so much.
Some of it was a mess of all sorts but I think the end gave a bit of hope for this. Overall, I think it would be much better if you borrow this from the library first before buying. May 21, Liviania rated it liked it.
I am a huge sucker for superhero books. And it definitely scratched some of my superhero itches, like a complicated relationship between the protagonist and his arch-nemesis. At the same time, I was never quite convinced of the world. Brad Baron lives in a world shaped by superheroes and their battles with Phaetons. The superheroes were all created decades ago, and the newest ones are generally legacies. Both Brad's father and bro I am a huge sucker for superhero books. Both Brad's father and brother are famous heroes.
Phaetons are created when people try to mutate their genes themselves -- it often goes wrong. Brad has super genes, but only for intelligence. That means he can't keep up in the Academy, which focuses on physical powers. He gets shunted off to the A-track. A is for alternative. The Academy, and by extension the world's, focus on certain powers just never quite worked for me.
What can I say, some of my favorite superheroes are the ones without powers. And Brad, in his rise to villainy, shows pretty thoroughly just how dangerous someone can be without physical powers.
Surely there were others before him? Decades of people with powers, why no supervillains that aren't Phaetons? Plus, quite a bit of worldbuilding is done through expository footnotes that quickly get boring.
At the same time, I found the characters very believable. Brad and his friends have pretty radical ideas about what it means to be a hero -- albeit radical for their society. They're in favor of things like bringing people to trial instead of killing them on the spot. But Brad also has a nasty streak of entitlement.
Layla, the head of the alternative kids, may or may not be interested in Brad. Either way, she definitely has her own agenda, which I appreciated. I also liked Brad's meat-head hero brother, Blake. Brad and Blake care about each other, because they're brothers, yet they deeply irritate each other as well.
I thought the characters' feelings, motivations, and relationships were terrific and wish the world had worked as well for me. Although, since I'm talking about character, Brad came off as very average in intelligence to me. I might have bought him as a little smarter than the other characters, but not as a super genius. Luckily, he had other qualities to make up for it. This tale of a boy's rise to villainy has some moments that shine, but it's a bit too didactic to give the through-the-eyes-of-the-villain premise much weight.
Superhero and dystopian fans might find things to enjoy about this novel, but I'd just check this one out from the library instead of buying it. Feb 19, Kristen rated it really liked it Shelves: arc-or-galley.
Actual rating 3. Regardless of the somewhat predictable outcome I found t Actual rating 3. Regardless of the somewhat predictable outcome I found this book to be a blast to read and enjoyed it thoroughly. Recently there seem to be an influx of villain themed media. More authors are looking into what it means to be on the other side of heroism and what aspects go into making a villain. V is for Villain looks into this as well but, to me, stayed within the grey between true right and wrong.
Where many of the explorations into the evil side are truly dark and twisted, V is for Villain never ventured there and always stayed appropriate for middle grade though I believe this book is considered young adult?
My favorite aspect of this book was Brad Baron, our less than super main character. I loved his voice start to finish because of his witty and sarcastic tone, and the added footnotes explaining phrases or what not was an excellent touch.
He was instantly likeable to me. There was a romance but it was such a small role in the story it was really an afterthought. Moore was able to ask some big questions as well as create some really fun and fast paced action scenes.
Though the entertainment was there the book suffered only in the plot predictability. Final Thoughts: V is for Villain was a fast paced and funny glimpse into the struggles of determining what was right and wrong.
Moore created a comical yet poignant look into family relationships and accepting yourself wrapped up in the sarcastic voice of Brad. Feb 20, Bayla rated it really liked it Shelves: paranormal , superheroes , criminal-protagonist.
And no one will let him forget it. But when Brad is injured by a bullying superhero-in-training and transferred to the "Alternative" program in his school, he meets others who have been burned by the system that prizes physical strength over everything - and together, they determine to do something about it. Being a villain, after all, isn't evil if heroism is a lie When is fighting in self-defense vs.
Could easily be used to discuss bullying the heroes, essentially jocks, belittle and dismiss anyone who doesn't have their physical power and privilege, as well. I was impressed by the way these issues and others were discussed - I very much sided with Brad and the other "villains," despite not agreeing with all of their tactics.
I liked Brad's voice, and the conceit of the book being evidence in a court case. The ending was open enough to allow for a sequel - I hope there is one. Jul 08, Jessica rated it it was ok Recommends it for: no one. This book had a lot of potential. Sadly I found the characters to be weak and full of stereotypes, the main character is a self congratulatory jerk in a lot of his internal monologue and footnotes, and the dialogue made me cringe more than once.
I was really interested in seeing a book about a villain while he's on the road to villainy. But Brad really isn't a bad guy. He's morally questionable at best. His biggest flaw is his sense of superiority because of his supposed intelligence which sadl This book had a lot of potential. His biggest flaw is his sense of superiority because of his supposed intelligence which sadly doesn't seem to show much. Perhaps he would have seemed more villainous if his brother Blake was truly a good guy instead of being such a pompous cardboard cut out jerk.
The book is about Brad the villain but the author clearly tries to steer the book towards "he's not bad, he's just misunderstood. He's not. He doesn't really have much of a personality aside from acting superior. I have to say I was also sad that the side characters and the subplots they could have been involved in are largely neglected. Brad's original group of friends fall to the wayside when he switches classes and are hardly heard from again. The hero in training who injures Brad at the beginning of the book makes one more appearance but is also mostly ignored in favor of "the big conspiracy plot.
There were some huge revelations near the end of the book but they're handled without any emotion at all. Hell, they're basically just tossed off as asides in between "big conspiracy plot" explanations. This book could have been great if it had settled down and actually focused on the characters, maybe treated them like the real people they're supposed to be. Instead it reads like an extended summary complete with paraphrased dialogue.
Sep 20, Nick Verdino rated it it was amazing. I really liked the ending of the book. As you could guess by the title, the main character becomes a villain. He writes his story, or this book, while in prison.
He tells you that if you're reading this, he's made it out. The author makes you want a sequel, but he doesn't make any hints at one. He leaves it up to you to decide what happens next. View 1 comment. Oct 05, Krista Ivy rated it it was amazing Shelves: action , villain-not-villain , dystopian , drama , comedy , author-studies , , fantasy , superpowers , youth. One of those rare books that pulls you in and won't let go. It makes you think in creative ways with a smile. This book has some serious flow and is engaging from start to finish with a completely real and lovable protagonist.
The biggest question to be asked is: who is good and who is bad? Jul 10, Sahar rated it liked it. I enjoyed the book. It was an interesting experience.
Books that are about rising to villainy always interest me. Somrhow I always feel it kinda relates to all of us. May be not out right villains but we can still turn to be the unsavory person as well.
So I suggest it to anyone who is into this kind of thing. Brad in my opinion has a very grayish character. Not exactly good or bad and that's what makes him realistic. But I also feel the story needed more worldbuilding. The comlexities of a real s I enjoyed the book. The comlexities of a real society were not captured in very good detail. But all in all I enjoyed my time reading it.
And I really want to know this: What happened after that? Any chances for a sequal? Mar 15, Olivia rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites. A great story and an amusing one on top of that. I encourage you to read it, it is a memorable story. I for one loved it. Feb 14, Anna Kay rated it really liked it. This book reminded me of a cross between the Disney film, Sky High , and a recent superhero read called Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson.
It has elements of YA angst, with the majority of the novel being set in a superhero school and the classes being split into those with powers and those without them or with entirely useless or barely there ones. The Disney edge about it is that the novel centers around the Baron family, is which Blake has all the powers and works on a team, as a real-life sup This book reminded me of a cross between the Disney film, Sky High , and a recent superhero read called Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson.
The Disney edge about it is that the novel centers around the Baron family, is which Blake has all the powers and works on a team, as a real-life superhero. His younger brother Brad is ordinary and viewed as an embarrassment to the family, a freak accident of nature.
The Steelheart thing about this book, is that the entire world knows about the superheroes. They are the celebrities of this world and are followed constantly for coverage of their heroic exploits. Brad is the protagonist of this novel and we spend the whole thing in his head, trying right along with him to decide if the superheroes really are the good guys and if he should become a villain instead.
We definitely get Brad's end of the spectrum quite a bit more, with him almost being paralyzed at the start of the book after being tackled by one of the powered kids too hard. After mouthing off to his teachers one too many times, Brad is switched over to the A Program, and falls in with a group of kids who call themselves A-Holes.
The real reason Brad is interested in becoming villain though, is to hack into his geneticist mother's computers, and look at his gene mapping. He wants to know why Brad has powers and he doesn't, when genetically speaking he should. But digging deeper into his own past brings to the forefront a horrifying secret about the involvement of the government in the existence of super powers in the world - and just who the real heroes and villains are after all.
I really enjoyed reading this one. I felt that the characters were well developed, especially Brad and Layla, who were both really trying to think things through and have a sound reasoning for going to "the dark side.
I wasn't expecting Moore to give him a secret one that he never knew he had. It did make for a connection with Layla on a completely different level and still allowed Brad to be a societal outcast, albeit in a different way. I liked the rest of the crew too, but felt like they were little kids playing dress up and sure enough, as soon as shit got real they all bailed out.
Blake was a superb caricature of the smug, self-involved, dumb brute hero character that's common in comics - that is, until he wasn't. I loved the way Moore lulls you into thinking everyone is something different than really are and rips you apart with revelations.
My only complaint is that while the big reveal about Brad and Blake's respective powers at the end made sense, it was pretty cliched and really damn "muhahaha" in tone. Other than that, I truly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to fans of comics and superheroes. It struck the right balance most of the time between humor, action and philosophical musings. No favors or money were exchanged for this review.
This book's expected publication date is May 20th, Apr 03, V. Sick of Superheros and their too tight costumes and perfect smiles? Done with the constant media about foes vanquished and helpless damsels saved? Wanting more than latex and brawn? Then you should try "V is for Villain" by Peter Moore. Brad is a junior at the prestigious superhero school where physical superpower is valued above everything else.
His problem? He has no powers whatsoever other than super intelligence. Not only that his older brother is none other than Blake the most famous super Sick of Superheros and their too tight costumes and perfect smiles? Not only that his older brother is none other than Blake the most famous super hero there is and don't you ever forget it. After a nasty accident and some family interference, Brad is transferred to the alternative program. There he meets a group of anti-superhero misfits who want to change societies perception of all things hero, even if it means becoming villains themselves.
Brad is caught in a high stakes game of what is right and what wrong as he decides which side is really on, what it means to be a hero, and if being a villain is truly as evil as everyone says. If you have ever watched a superhero movie and felt sorry for the villains demise then this is the book for you.
This is a fascinating glimpse into the life of hero's vs. I loved that topics like excessive force and self defense verses aggression are explored.
This is a great book that can open a discussion about bullying and privilege. Brad is a great character and has a strong voice throughout the book. The main characters are well developed with Blake being the perfect self absorbed, smug, superhero and Layla taking the role as the dark philosophical love interest. The rest of the team is a mix of outcasts that were likable but not as much as the main characters. I loved that he made them all seem like kids playing dress up who bailed when things actually start getting rough.
The revelations totally took me by surprise and blew my mind! The only slightly predictable part was with the brothers and their respective superpowers. While I saw it coming, it wasn't a complete let down for me. I had pretty high expectations reading this title and I felt that author met most of them which is a huge bonus in my book.
This book will fit well with readers who love comics and are fans of the major hero movies. It's fast paced, philosophical, action filled and funny. A logical purchase for our library!
Feb 02, Ms. Yingling rated it really liked it. Brad's only superpower is intelligence, which pales in comparison to the abilities of his older brother, Blake.
Blake is so gifted that he is a member of the Justice Force, just like the boys' father, who was killed before Brad was born. When Brad gets demoted at the superhero academy he is in and sent to the alternate program, things get interesting. He meets Layla, who is also the sibling of a superhero, as well as Javier, Boots and Peanut. It turns out that they all have some powers, just not Brad's only superpower is intelligence, which pales in comparison to the abilities of his older brother, Blake.
It turns out that they all have some powers, just not powers that the government wants in a Justice Force member. For Brad, it turns out that his gift is actually telepathy, which is illegal. Disturbed by the glee with which his brother kills Phaetons, mutant villains, Brad is receptive to Kayla's plan to put together a group, called the Hellions, which will hurt the Justice Force financially or in other nonlethal ways.
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