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Bandit
Bennett Fields has a secret. But then again, who doesn't?
When tasked with retrieving the talisman belonging to one of Mercy Height's most dangerous supervillains, Bennett finds himself dealing with more than he bargained for. He never planned to catch the attention of Mercy Height's youngest police chief, nor did he expect to crush on one of the city's most elite, and albeit, arrogant superheroes.
But dimples and cocky smiles might just be his kryptonite. Because despite the danger, despite every fiber of his being warning him it's wrong, Bennett can't seem to stay away from the two men who make him feel alive.
However, when things turn bloody and millions of lives are at stake, Bennett knows he needs to fix his mistakes. But by doing so, he risks ending his career, his relationships, and possibly even his life. He knows how this story will end if the truth is revealed.
Because everyone knows the Villain never gets a happily ever after.
**This is an MMM superhero/supervillain romance with an HEA. There will be descriptive and mature themes like gore, smexy scenes, a dash of kink, death, some seriously morally ambiguous characters, grief, etc. If you have triggers, please be cautious reading**
When tasked with retrieving the talisman belonging to one of Mercy Height's most dangerous supervillains, Bennett finds himself dealing with more than he bargained for. He never planned to catch the attention of Mercy Height's youngest police chief, nor did he expect to crush on one of the city's most elite, and albeit, arrogant superheroes.
But dimples and cocky smiles might just be his kryptonite. Because despite the danger, despite every fiber of his being warning him it's wrong, Bennett can't seem to stay away from the two men who make him feel alive.
However, when things turn bloody and millions of lives are at stake, Bennett knows he needs to fix his mistakes. But by doing so, he risks ending his career, his relationships, and possibly even his life. He knows how this story will end if the truth is revealed.
Because everyone knows the Villain never gets a happily ever after.
**This is an MMM superhero/supervillain romance with an HEA. There will be descriptive and mature themes like gore, smexy scenes, a dash of kink, death, some seriously morally ambiguous characters, grief, etc. If you have triggers, please be cautious reading**
467 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2021
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About the author
Brooke Matthews
13 books37 followersBrooke lives surrounded by impressive mountains, one of the saltiest lakes in the world, and stunning red rock landscapes. She believes love is limitless and hopes to convey that message through her writing.
Currently, she’s a multicultural cosmetologist with an unquenchable love of all things Harry Potter. She likes to travel the world, experience various cultures, and despite what her hubby believes, she’s an introvert with a talent for acting like an extrovert. In her free time, she enjoys making up fictional characters and chasing her kids around the house for a hug.
Brooke also writes MF, MFM, and RH romance under the pen name, Vannah Summers.
Currently, she’s a multicultural cosmetologist with an unquenchable love of all things Harry Potter. She likes to travel the world, experience various cultures, and despite what her hubby believes, she’s an introvert with a talent for acting like an extrovert. In her free time, she enjoys making up fictional characters and chasing her kids around the house for a hug.
Brooke also writes MF, MFM, and RH romance under the pen name, Vannah Summers.
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November 13, 2021
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I really enjoyed the experience of reading this book, it was always super entertaining and this book would make a lovely movie. It was action packed and neven moved at a slow pace. I also really loved the relationship and loved how the three main characters all felt equal in the relationship.
My only issue is that I felt like the book wraped a bit too quickly and I wanted the events after 85% to happen at a quicker pace, the pacing was just a little too quick for me and I wanted a little more of the story.
I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest review.
I really enjoyed the experience of reading this book, it was always super entertaining and this book would make a lovely movie. It was action packed and neven moved at a slow pace. I also really loved the relationship and loved how the three main characters all felt equal in the relationship.
My only issue is that I felt like the book wraped a bit too quickly and I wanted the events after 85% to happen at a quicker pace, the pacing was just a little too quick for me and I wanted a little more of the story.
I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest review.
March 8, 2024
this was so cute i loved it 🥹🥹there's the perfect amount of action and romance and bennett is so sarcastic and witty and dirty-minded i love him. his narration was so enjoyable it's lowkey giving alice winters but better.
bonus points for - while it's unfortunate, i feel like it's much more realistic than books about heroes who come out of a fight completely unscathed emotionally & physically + the disability & queer reps. love the portrayal of healing from grief & adjusting to life with disabilities too.
4.5 stars baby!!
bonus points for - while it's unfortunate, i feel like it's much more realistic than books about heroes who come out of a fight completely unscathed emotionally & physically + the disability & queer reps. love the portrayal of healing from grief & adjusting to life with disabilities too.
4.5 stars baby!!
January 4, 2022
DNF at 22.5%. It was so bad I couldn't even hold on up to 30%, my traditional DNF point. In fact, I had to skim and grit my teeth in order to reach this far. I've detested the MC with a passion and lost any interest in his noble cause, HEA, sex life or bad jokes by this point. Obviously the author has no clue whatsoever how to write a complex supervillain character (minor spoilers ahead).
A character that enjoys torturing people ("for the right cause", of course) but helps his downstairs elderly blind neighbor to do shopping is not "a complex, morally ambiguous character", but inconsistent, badly written one. So much time and effort were wasted on cutesy, "noble", "heart-warming" or "humorous" scenes aimed to redeem the unpleasant stuff it's almost sad. Ironically, these tedious, cliched scenes were the most difficult to read, not the short casual mentions of the MC torture hobby. Trigger was not the issue here, bad writing was. All of the fluffy scenes were doomed to fail because this guy. enjoyed. torturing. people. Apparently a lot of reviewers disagree with me, but in my book there's no redemption for this kind of sadism. That's not realistic description of a complex character unless you're trying to describe a psychopath, and I have no interest in reading about the HEA of a psychopath (not a spoiler, by the way, it's written in the first page).
For a complex, realistic supervillains you'd better try "villainous love stories" series by T.J. Lands. (or "A villain for Christmas" by Alice Winters). These guys are not "sadistic shmexy saints" but realistic, flawed characters with their own personal reasons for choosing a life of crime. They're also funnier and more relatable (I should really say "funny and relatable", not "funnier and more relatable", because the MC here sure wasn't either).
A character that enjoys torturing people ("for the right cause", of course) but helps his downstairs elderly blind neighbor to do shopping is not "a complex, morally ambiguous character", but inconsistent, badly written one. So much time and effort were wasted on cutesy, "noble", "heart-warming" or "humorous" scenes aimed to redeem the unpleasant stuff it's almost sad. Ironically, these tedious, cliched scenes were the most difficult to read, not the short casual mentions of the MC torture hobby. Trigger was not the issue here, bad writing was. All of the fluffy scenes were doomed to fail because this guy. enjoyed. torturing. people. Apparently a lot of reviewers disagree with me, but in my book there's no redemption for this kind of sadism. That's not realistic description of a complex character unless you're trying to describe a psychopath, and I have no interest in reading about the HEA of a psychopath (not a spoiler, by the way, it's written in the first page).
For a complex, realistic supervillains you'd better try "villainous love stories" series by T.J. Lands. (or "A villain for Christmas" by Alice Winters). These guys are not "sadistic shmexy saints" but realistic, flawed characters with their own personal reasons for choosing a life of crime. They're also funnier and more relatable (I should really say "funny and relatable", not "funnier and more relatable", because the MC here sure wasn't either).
March 9, 2024
Loved it!
MMM is not really my thing, but this was fabulous.
Morally ambiguous MCs, superheroes/supervillains, strong fantasy plot line, angsty and steamy - bring it on!
4.5 stars
MMM is not really my thing, but this was fabulous.
Morally ambiguous MCs, superheroes/supervillains, strong fantasy plot line, angsty and steamy - bring it on!
4.5 stars
November 22, 2021
That was amazing. I ugly cried several times.
I don't even like super heroes but I saw mmm and thought sure, why not? It's probably gonna be cheesy and cutesy.
HAH.
So so so good. Looking forward to the next book.
I don't even like super heroes but I saw mmm and thought sure, why not? It's probably gonna be cheesy and cutesy.
HAH.
So so so good. Looking forward to the next book.
did-not-finish
April 12, 2025Dnf at 92%
I simply can’t make myself care about what happens next. The lack of progression and the bs that keeps coming between the characters to keep them apart just became frustrating.
I simply can’t make myself care about what happens next. The lack of progression and the bs that keeps coming between the characters to keep them apart just became frustrating.
June 23, 2022
As a big fan of Love for the Cold-Blooded, I was hyped just reading the title. Unfortunately, this didn't live up to the fun-sounding premise.
Imo, this was trying to do too many things at once and succeeded at none. The MC's voice made me think this was generally going to be a fun, maybe somewhat goofy read. And the first half of the book was very low-stakes with barely any plot to speak of, when suddenly in the last third too much happened at once.
There is a decent amount of characters, but they felt very flat and I can't say that I grew to care about any of them or their fate. Similarly, the LIs are bland and their relationship uninteresting.
I have a plot question though... why did Bandit never consider shifting into Mend??
Imo, this was trying to do too many things at once and succeeded at none. The MC's voice made me think this was generally going to be a fun, maybe somewhat goofy read. And the first half of the book was very low-stakes with barely any plot to speak of, when suddenly in the last third too much happened at once.
There is a decent amount of characters, but they felt very flat and I can't say that I grew to care about any of them or their fate. Similarly, the LIs are bland and their relationship uninteresting.
I have a plot question though... why did Bandit never consider shifting into Mend??
November 11, 2022
M/M/M, hea, single pov, heroes and villains, superpowers, politics, KU
Tw: death, loss, grief
I really loved all the characters this book introduced. But a few things seemed off to me. Definitely could have gone into detail in certain places while lessening details in others. Bennett is a fun character to like and relate to in certain ways. You can tell from the beginning that this is a person who feels things so deeply. The spice was spicy although there weren't as many scenes as I thought there would be given the length of the book but that's fine considering this was an actual book and not just some erotica.
Tw: death, loss, grief
I really loved all the characters this book introduced. But a few things seemed off to me. Definitely could have gone into detail in certain places while lessening details in others. Bennett is a fun character to like and relate to in certain ways. You can tell from the beginning that this is a person who feels things so deeply. The spice was spicy although there weren't as many scenes as I thought there would be given the length of the book but that's fine considering this was an actual book and not just some erotica.
March 3, 2024
It's not an easily earned hea, that is for sure. But is that a surprise when you put together a villain, a superhero, and the chief of police together? Each of these men holds secrets from the other that you can understand why they make these choices, but oh boy, when they come to light, the devastation is palpable.
What they all need to learn not all supers are good as well as not all villans are bad it's just the choices you make for what you believe is the right thing. Together, the chemistry is explosive once they can get along. Yes, the relationship isn't perfect, but really, are any? The hea is well earned and beautiful. it just took a decent amount of pain to get there.
What they all need to learn not all supers are good as well as not all villans are bad it's just the choices you make for what you believe is the right thing. Together, the chemistry is explosive once they can get along. Yes, the relationship isn't perfect, but really, are any? The hea is well earned and beautiful. it just took a decent amount of pain to get there.
February 6, 2023
story
Bennett lives in Mercy Heights, where there is an overabundance of super-powered heroes and villains. He himself is the shapeshifting robber, Bandit — when he changes shape, he also gets the powers of whoever he’s changed into (if the person originally had them).
He’s sort of content in his robber life until Charlie, the new head of police, comes crashing into it, along with his best friend, Nick, who, coincidentally, is a hero — Titus. Then he has to deal with his attraction to both of them and vice versa, while trying to steal a talisman to give to another dangerous supervillain, Amp.
spoilers, story-wise
thoughts
This book promised m/m/m romance, but for a majority of the book, they were in a love triangle. That was the most egregious part.
While there were some interesting moments, I just really couldn’t get behind Matthews’ writing. Let me think about it.
1. There were some scenarios where the seriousness would be broken up forcefully by one of the characters — usually Bennett — with a joke, which for me would land kind of flat. The upside is that Bennett didn’t do this pathologically, so it wasn’t that bad.
2. I’m pretty sure the bulk of the book was supposed to show how attracted Bennett was to Nick and Charlie and vice versa, but instead it read like a lot of waffling for which I, the reader, paid for with my time, and it was useless. I just wish they’d gotten over themselves sooner, so them-as-a-throuple could have had more screen time.
3. This book was trying to be funny while also trying to be grimdark by casually mentioning torture (of civilians, mind you) and public executions or maimings (of villains by heroes, and I guess vice versa). But this book didn’t commit. It wasn’t as dark as Cari Z’s Panopolis series, or lighthearted and funny enough as Alex Gabriel’s Love for the Cold-Blooded, or The Part-Time Evil Minion's Guide to Accidentally Dating a Superhero. Pick a side and commit.
Bennett’s characterization is one of the things I have the biggest beef with. Early on he says he “prefers” torturing people, but in almost the same breath he’s like, “The city should be run by civilians,for civilians.”
He and his ilk tortured civilians, and yet other characters are like, “You have such a good heart.” No he doesn’t! They tortured civilians trying to get information from them — never mind that it was largely a fruitless endeavor, and that it never gave them any information, never mind that information gained from torturing is rarely trustworthy.
And mind you, this is never brought up again. I’m pretty sure Matthews forgot that Bennett mentioned that. What the fuck.
That’s what happens when you want your character to be an Edgy Edgelord (TM) but at the same time Beloved by the Faceless Populace (R) — they end up as inconsistent and unbelievable because of contradicting statements.
Bennett lives in Mercy Heights, where there is an overabundance of super-powered heroes and villains. He himself is the shapeshifting robber, Bandit — when he changes shape, he also gets the powers of whoever he’s changed into (if the person originally had them).
He’s sort of content in his robber life until Charlie, the new head of police, comes crashing into it, along with his best friend, Nick, who, coincidentally, is a hero — Titus. Then he has to deal with his attraction to both of them and vice versa, while trying to steal a talisman to give to another dangerous supervillain, Amp.
spoilers, story-wise
thoughts
This book promised m/m/m romance, but for a majority of the book, they were in a love triangle. That was the most egregious part.
While there were some interesting moments, I just really couldn’t get behind Matthews’ writing. Let me think about it.
1. There were some scenarios where the seriousness would be broken up forcefully by one of the characters — usually Bennett — with a joke, which for me would land kind of flat. The upside is that Bennett didn’t do this pathologically, so it wasn’t that bad.
2. I’m pretty sure the bulk of the book was supposed to show how attracted Bennett was to Nick and Charlie and vice versa, but instead it read like a lot of waffling for which I, the reader, paid for with my time, and it was useless. I just wish they’d gotten over themselves sooner, so them-as-a-throuple could have had more screen time.
3. This book was trying to be funny while also trying to be grimdark by casually mentioning torture (of civilians, mind you) and public executions or maimings (of villains by heroes, and I guess vice versa). But this book didn’t commit. It wasn’t as dark as Cari Z’s Panopolis series, or lighthearted and funny enough as Alex Gabriel’s Love for the Cold-Blooded, or The Part-Time Evil Minion's Guide to Accidentally Dating a Superhero. Pick a side and commit.
Bennett’s characterization is one of the things I have the biggest beef with. Early on he says he “prefers” torturing people, but in almost the same breath he’s like, “The city should be run by civilians,for civilians.”
He and his ilk tortured civilians, and yet other characters are like, “You have such a good heart.” No he doesn’t! They tortured civilians trying to get information from them — never mind that it was largely a fruitless endeavor, and that it never gave them any information, never mind that information gained from torturing is rarely trustworthy.
And mind you, this is never brought up again. I’m pretty sure Matthews forgot that Bennett mentioned that. What the fuck.
That’s what happens when you want your character to be an Edgy Edgelord (TM) but at the same time Beloved by the Faceless Populace (R) — they end up as inconsistent and unbelievable because of contradicting statements.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 4, 2021
This took me by surprise. I usually dont like one pov, but I did enjoy Bennetts.
Charlie as a character from Bennetts pov made sense, he was loyal and steadfast. He also knows just how to use a pair of cuffs.
Nick, I think part of why he was reluctant to settle with Charlie is because he had met and started to fall for the Bandit. It took until he knew who Bennett was to finally realise what he was throwing away.
Since this story is from Bennetts pov, we do feel his loss, and anger. There is little that he does without helping someone in mind. Despite being labelled a Villian I think some could have taken lessons from him.
Many scene made me chuckle and some did make me want to shake Bennett/Nick.
Charlie as a character from Bennetts pov made sense, he was loyal and steadfast. He also knows just how to use a pair of cuffs.
Nick, I think part of why he was reluctant to settle with Charlie is because he had met and started to fall for the Bandit. It took until he knew who Bennett was to finally realise what he was throwing away.
Since this story is from Bennetts pov, we do feel his loss, and anger. There is little that he does without helping someone in mind. Despite being labelled a Villian I think some could have taken lessons from him.
Many scene made me chuckle and some did make me want to shake Bennett/Nick.
November 10, 2021
I was drawn to this book for the premise— c’mon, could you resist a MMM romance with a superhero, a police chief, and a “villain?” The book definitely delivers on that potential, and more. The premise is interesting, the characters even more so— they’re complicated, flawed, and deeply compelling. I actually really liked having a single narrative perspective, as Bennett has such a compelling voice: I loved the sass, the snark, and the ability to stick with him from beginning to end, as he learned (and even when he didn’t) and as events transpired. There’s heat, there’s humor (seriously, this book has some really funny moments) and again, just really really interesting characters— highly recommend.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 17, 2023
“You can’t compare yourself to anyone else, Bennett. Your journey, your pain and anger and sadness are yours and yours alone.”
I seriously love this book! I spent so much time laughing, so many funny moments and Bennett is a riot. Then I spent so much time crying… seriously SO MANY tears! I could not possibly love the characters more and wouldn’t change anything, not even Nick the dick!!
I’m honestly just sad it’s over. I don’t often feel this way, I’m content with a great HEA and this was a beautiful as they get, but I’d happily read more of these three. There is so much more shenanigans they can get up to… plus they are hot!
I will now be not so patiently 🤣 waiting for Sin & London’s book.
I seriously love this book! I spent so much time laughing, so many funny moments and Bennett is a riot. Then I spent so much time crying… seriously SO MANY tears! I could not possibly love the characters more and wouldn’t change anything, not even Nick the dick!!
I’m honestly just sad it’s over. I don’t often feel this way, I’m content with a great HEA and this was a beautiful as they get, but I’d happily read more of these three. There is so much more shenanigans they can get up to… plus they are hot!
I will now be not so patiently 🤣 waiting for Sin & London’s book.
November 1, 2021
This was an action packed and fun read. My main critique is that I really feel this book needed to have multiple POV's and I think we lost a lot by only having Bennett's perspective. I really wanted to know what Nick's initial hang up was on why he could not have a relationship.
What I loved about this book was that is was not just action packed but it was also hilarious, the dinner scene with Angela, NIck's mom (enough said). I am definitely looking forward to Sin's book.
What I loved about this book was that is was not just action packed but it was also hilarious, the dinner scene with Angela, NIck's mom (enough said). I am definitely looking forward to Sin's book.
August 20, 2022
From not expecting much to favorite list!
I loved this book! Loved everything about this book!
I cried, I laughed out loud and swooned over!
A perfect combination of all the feelings that a book can give.
Thank You Brooke.
I loved this book! Loved everything about this book!
I cried, I laughed out loud and swooned over!
A perfect combination of all the feelings that a book can give.
Thank You Brooke.
November 24, 2022
This book was unputdownable. I laughed until I cried and I cried until I couldn’t breathe. This book, guys. Immediately a top book of the year for me.
The romance between Bennett, Charlie and Nick is so perfectly balanced. A slow burn of the heart while also an inferno from the start. The growth and progression felt completely natural, and of course that means at times painful.
If you like superhero’s and villains, read this. If it’s not usually your thing, read this. If you question the distinction and meaning of what makes someone good or evil, read this. If you want something HOT, well… I think you get the point.
I’ll be needing the next one YESTERDAY.
The romance between Bennett, Charlie and Nick is so perfectly balanced. A slow burn of the heart while also an inferno from the start. The growth and progression felt completely natural, and of course that means at times painful.
If you like superhero’s and villains, read this. If it’s not usually your thing, read this. If you question the distinction and meaning of what makes someone good or evil, read this. If you want something HOT, well… I think you get the point.
I’ll be needing the next one YESTERDAY.
April 1, 2024
“I couldn’t give up. Not yet. The only thing stronger than pain was love.”
A fun, action packed book.
Loved the relationship that was established between Bennett, Charlie & Nick.
A fun, action packed book.
Loved the relationship that was established between Bennett, Charlie & Nick.
October 18, 2023
Good beginning. Bennett irritated me at times with his "funny" comments. Sometimes he was funny but for the most part it was just outlandish statements at weird times. I'm not opposed to gore but this book gave me whiplash with how graphic it got. It gave The Boys vibes with cheesier dialogue and polyamory. Overall, I wanted to enjoy this so much more than I did but it was solid.
October 8, 2023
I’m not sure how I feel about this one, tbh. I just read a warm and silly superhero romance, and this wasn’t that. It’s chock full of graphic, gratuitous violence. Tons of people die in horrifying ways, described in detail. None of the characters were all that likable. Both Bennett and Nick had a callousness to them that I couldn’t get over. Bennett tortures innocent people, despite claiming to be some sort of pro-civilian hero of the people. Nick is supposed to be a hero but turns a blind eye to injustice and abuse of power and just spends his time feeling sorry for himself about his own fear of commitment and betraying the friend he claims to love. And Charlie is just there, seeming not to notice all the horror, but the idea he can remain innocent and oblivious in the face of such corruption makes me question his intelligence.
That said, the book made me feel. Alarmed at the injustices, empathy for Bennett’s guilt. I cried. But the ending was missing any moral vindication or true character growth. And really, the true bad guys sort of got what they wanted out of their mass murder. And no one learned anything. This one was not for me and I’ll hesitate before picking up another of this author’s books.
That said, the book made me feel. Alarmed at the injustices, empathy for Bennett’s guilt. I cried. But the ending was missing any moral vindication or true character growth. And really, the true bad guys sort of got what they wanted out of their mass murder. And no one learned anything. This one was not for me and I’ll hesitate before picking up another of this author’s books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 21, 2022
DNF @ 54%. This book is a great concept! Take a CW superhero story, but make it m/m/m between the supervillain, the superhero, and the cop… so much potential there haha. Unfortunately, much like a CW superhero show, it got so boring and unnecessarily drawn out I had to stop.
The setting is a classic post-superheroism superhero environment - the superheroes have too much power and a lot of them abuse it, so some of the villains aren’t actually villains - they’re just trying to fight back against an unjust system! Etc etc. I say it’s CW-style because it’s all relatively low budget haha - it’s not the most original version of this story, but there’s also some comedy/lightheartedness and focus on friendships/family relationships as well as superpowers and romance.
(The Boys is clearly another big influence but I can’t speak to that in detail because that show is too depressing to watch, and I think the tone/agenda is significantly different from this book.)
The main character is also pretty fun - a super villain whose family was killed by destruction caused by superheroes, who’s actually using the money from his bank robbing to help out needy families, AKA very classic. I liked his characterization and sense of humor - it set a fun, not-too-serious tone which I think worked well. I also think the idea of the throuple is fun, and the author is definitely going for it in the sex scenes - they’re not generic! (Altho, the main character blows one of the love interests and then tells the other one the next day that he hasn’t had sex in months. This is framed as him being truthful and upfront. Oral sex is sex tho? A weird moment.)
But the book is just way too bloated. I have read so many words! And yet, so little has happened with the plot OR the relationships. In a way this is consistent with the CW as well haha - but this author doesn’t need to fill 22 episodes! The reality is, if this book is going to be this long, the prose needs to be sparkling, it needs to engaging. This book is not there. It’s CW quality - mostly fun to watch in the background while I do something else, glancing up when the music cues tell me an interesting scene is finally happening. Unfortunately I can’t do that with a book haha, so I have to tap out.
The setting is a classic post-superheroism superhero environment - the superheroes have too much power and a lot of them abuse it, so some of the villains aren’t actually villains - they’re just trying to fight back against an unjust system! Etc etc. I say it’s CW-style because it’s all relatively low budget haha - it’s not the most original version of this story, but there’s also some comedy/lightheartedness and focus on friendships/family relationships as well as superpowers and romance.
(The Boys is clearly another big influence but I can’t speak to that in detail because that show is too depressing to watch, and I think the tone/agenda is significantly different from this book.)
The main character is also pretty fun - a super villain whose family was killed by destruction caused by superheroes, who’s actually using the money from his bank robbing to help out needy families, AKA very classic. I liked his characterization and sense of humor - it set a fun, not-too-serious tone which I think worked well. I also think the idea of the throuple is fun, and the author is definitely going for it in the sex scenes - they’re not generic! (Altho, the main character blows one of the love interests and then tells the other one the next day that he hasn’t had sex in months. This is framed as him being truthful and upfront. Oral sex is sex tho? A weird moment.)
But the book is just way too bloated. I have read so many words! And yet, so little has happened with the plot OR the relationships. In a way this is consistent with the CW as well haha - but this author doesn’t need to fill 22 episodes! The reality is, if this book is going to be this long, the prose needs to be sparkling, it needs to engaging. This book is not there. It’s CW quality - mostly fun to watch in the background while I do something else, glancing up when the music cues tell me an interesting scene is finally happening. Unfortunately I can’t do that with a book haha, so I have to tap out.
February 17, 2023
5 sneaky stars
- MMM Romance
- Superpowered MCs
- Villain + Hero + Cop
- Hidden Identity
I started 2023 with this lovely book and ended up with a 5-star to start the year off right!
Bandit is set in a sort of alternate comic-esque reality where people with superpowers are a normal part of society. Some of them are “heroes” a special law enforcement division with the government, and some run under the radar causing a little bit of mayhem as villains.
By day, our main man Bennett is a normal guy working at his friend’s comic book shop and by night he’s Bandit, a villain with the power to shape-shift. He even has a hot superhero arch nemesis to keep his life interesting.
But when Charlie, the cute cop who frequents the comic book shop to flirt with Bennett, finally convinces him to go on a date, he finds out his world is smaller than he knew. Charlie’s best friend is none other than Nick, the superhero that tries to arrest Bennett on a weekly basis.
The unique world and plot of this story worked very well but the thing that really drew me in was the banter and chemistry between Bennett, Charlie and Nick. Every scene between them from a casual conversation over coffee to a high-stakes chase with Bandit in disguise kept my attention locked on my Kindle.
I love a good MMM+ read but it can be very hard to really flesh out the romantic dynamic between each character in only one book, and this one did it so well! I can’t wait to read more from Brooke!
- MMM Romance
- Superpowered MCs
- Villain + Hero + Cop
- Hidden Identity
I started 2023 with this lovely book and ended up with a 5-star to start the year off right!
Bandit is set in a sort of alternate comic-esque reality where people with superpowers are a normal part of society. Some of them are “heroes” a special law enforcement division with the government, and some run under the radar causing a little bit of mayhem as villains.
By day, our main man Bennett is a normal guy working at his friend’s comic book shop and by night he’s Bandit, a villain with the power to shape-shift. He even has a hot superhero arch nemesis to keep his life interesting.
But when Charlie, the cute cop who frequents the comic book shop to flirt with Bennett, finally convinces him to go on a date, he finds out his world is smaller than he knew. Charlie’s best friend is none other than Nick, the superhero that tries to arrest Bennett on a weekly basis.
The unique world and plot of this story worked very well but the thing that really drew me in was the banter and chemistry between Bennett, Charlie and Nick. Every scene between them from a casual conversation over coffee to a high-stakes chase with Bandit in disguise kept my attention locked on my Kindle.
I love a good MMM+ read but it can be very hard to really flesh out the romantic dynamic between each character in only one book, and this one did it so well! I can’t wait to read more from Brooke!
April 30, 2023
Bandit by Brooke Matthews
☀️🌤️
▪️A woefully predictable, juvenile, and uninspiring book which lured me in with it's strong premise, delivering nothing but awkward and generic elements I would expect from a rushed and bloated superhero narrative
▪️I've come to learn that this particular style of writing, involving writing adults with childish mannerisms and behaviour, is not for me, which is a significant reason I almost didn't finish this book - the intent felt like Deadpool, but it failed to reach a level of dark humour that would have actually served the story better
▪️The plot was incredibly simple, leaving much of this book to feel like unnecessary padding. For it's length I don't feel like I got any sort of genuine world building or character growth, instead reading repetitive scenes with new and bland characters who resembled each other in their lack of influence on the story
▪️The relationship progression between the three characters was rushed and unbelievable. Their conflicts felt manufactured and unnatural, and the resolution was too fast and without context to justify it. Plus, they had weird chemistry that didn't really make sense, leaving the sex scenes equally wooden and amateur in construction
▪️It was a genuine struggle to finish this book, but I powered through in case it managed to redeem itself in the end, which it sadly did not.
☀️🌤️
▪️A woefully predictable, juvenile, and uninspiring book which lured me in with it's strong premise, delivering nothing but awkward and generic elements I would expect from a rushed and bloated superhero narrative
▪️I've come to learn that this particular style of writing, involving writing adults with childish mannerisms and behaviour, is not for me, which is a significant reason I almost didn't finish this book - the intent felt like Deadpool, but it failed to reach a level of dark humour that would have actually served the story better
▪️The plot was incredibly simple, leaving much of this book to feel like unnecessary padding. For it's length I don't feel like I got any sort of genuine world building or character growth, instead reading repetitive scenes with new and bland characters who resembled each other in their lack of influence on the story
▪️The relationship progression between the three characters was rushed and unbelievable. Their conflicts felt manufactured and unnatural, and the resolution was too fast and without context to justify it. Plus, they had weird chemistry that didn't really make sense, leaving the sex scenes equally wooden and amateur in construction
▪️It was a genuine struggle to finish this book, but I powered through in case it managed to redeem itself in the end, which it sadly did not.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2025
April 2025
Kindle edition
Re-read. Had some funny bits and a whole lot of sadness with the hand and Mack, along with heartbreak as well. The relationship was hypocritical throughout. Nick was a dick, Charlie wanted both of them but Benny couldn't have Nick, sleeping around was okay and then it wasn't etc etc. Then there was Benny lashing out because Charlie's revelation about his brother, whilst keeping his own identity hidden. It took a near death for these guys to get on the same page and then time after that to commit. I was surprised it only took them a year to get married. Best bit was still the race for the toilet.
November 2021
Kindle edition
I liked it. The superhero/supervillain thing was interesting. The shape shifting was cool. The bad guy and decisions were pretty obvious, just waiting for the train wreck to happen. The relationship between the trio kind of got annoying. It was more love triangle and jealousy up until the end. A lot of mushy declarations and death flag confessions. Mostly happy go lucky until the shit hits the fan. I cried. Favourite characters were Sam and the little girl. Sin’s book sounds interesting.
Kindle edition
Re-read. Had some funny bits and a whole lot of sadness with the hand and Mack, along with heartbreak as well. The relationship was hypocritical throughout. Nick was a dick, Charlie wanted both of them but Benny couldn't have Nick, sleeping around was okay and then it wasn't etc etc. Then there was Benny lashing out because Charlie's revelation about his brother, whilst keeping his own identity hidden. It took a near death for these guys to get on the same page and then time after that to commit. I was surprised it only took them a year to get married. Best bit was still the race for the toilet.
November 2021
Kindle edition
I liked it. The superhero/supervillain thing was interesting. The shape shifting was cool. The bad guy and decisions were pretty obvious, just waiting for the train wreck to happen. The relationship between the trio kind of got annoying. It was more love triangle and jealousy up until the end. A lot of mushy declarations and death flag confessions. Mostly happy go lucky until the shit hits the fan. I cried. Favourite characters were Sam and the little girl. Sin’s book sounds interesting.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2021
Okay I don't expect anything because author only have 1 work.
I am shocked.
It is really good.
Like really good.
I am shocked.
It is really good.
Like really good.
April 29, 2022
Even though others loved it, this book was NOT FOR ME! It was stressful to read and even by the end, I couldn't get my mind to wrap around the many issues I had with this story... grrr
Three guys... One POV?
Good guys (supers), that are so bad it is disgusting?
Bennett's inability to discern that some bad things are just horribly bad and cannot be excused for any reason.
Nick is an ass! There I said it! Does he redeem himself? Some would say yes, but I would have to disagree... grrr
Charlie? I have nothing... *headdesk*
I would say that for the right person, this would be a lovely way to spend many, many hours reading... good luck!
Three guys... One POV?
Good guys (supers), that are so bad it is disgusting?
Bennett's inability to discern that some bad things are just horribly bad and cannot be excused for any reason.
Nick is an ass! There I said it! Does he redeem himself? Some would say yes, but I would have to disagree... grrr
Charlie? I have nothing... *headdesk*
I would say that for the right person, this would be a lovely way to spend many, many hours reading... good luck!
August 24, 2023
What a great find! A villain with a superhero AND the chief of police?! YES, please!! The world building was great and easy to follow. There is so much snark and banter and the spice?! 🔥 Whew, yes, I am here for all of it!!
August 17, 2022
4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
What do you get when a Villain, a Super(hero), and a Chief of Police walk into a book together and call it romance? You get destruction, chaos, blood (lots of blood), missing body parts, tears (so many tears), heck of a lot of laughs, very hot sex, and oh yes - romance. Charming Charlie I’m looking at you with your sweet, endless words and patience of a saint.
We have a one Mr. Bennett Fields that is the sole POV of this book. Bennett has shapeshifting abilities and is dubbed a Villain, Bandit to be exact. Although, Bennett is anything but your typical Villain. Does he steal? Obviously. His name is Bandit. But think of him as a Robinhood. Bandit is simply stealing from the morally corrupt government - known as UAS - their banks, and giving that money back to the poor. The lovely Villain group known as the Scourge gives back to those under the power of the Supers and their lack of care for civilians.
Throughout the book we see Bennett struggling with himself though and whether he’ll ever be good enough for the men that will soon sweep him off his feet. How could a Villain be loved by two insanely ‘good’ men?
Questionable about being a good man is MC #2 a one Nicholas Sullivan aka Nick aka Titus. We’re first introduced to Nick as Titus while Bandit is having quite the brawl with this Super after Bandit robs a bank. Right from the get go you pick up on their amazing chemistry, even while they’re dueling.
Soon after we learn Nick is Charlie’s (hold on) best friend, and Nick is quite The Super Dick. While reading you quite wonder what he could offer besides some incredible sex, especially when he’s an ass that just keeps on hurting people. But, but, but Nick does have his redeeming moment & qualities and the little trio wouldn’t be complete without him.
Last but not least, we have my favorite MC (don’t tell Bennett), a one Mr. Charlie Jones. Charlie is a Chief of Police and unlike our other two MCs, he has no powers. Doesn’t matter. This man is absolutely the best at everything. He is so gentle, kind, sweet, patient, and charming. He’s known as Charming Charlie. I fell in love with him from day one when we were introduced to him at the comic shop where Bennett works with his best friend London. Charlie has been persistent in winning over Bennett, even though Bennett has tried hard to keep Charlie at arms length.
I mean, who would love a Villain?
Bennett can’t hold out though and what follows is so many secrets, chaos and sweet sweet romance.
This book was brilliant. All of the MCs have something that just grabs you in and you want to stay for the ride no matter what. Not even just the MCs, but all of the characters make this story rich. So good.
The world building - insane. The descriptive imagery was on point. The gore for the violent scenes was so graphic, so bloody, so messy and I LOVED IT. The bloodier the better in my opinion. 😆
Every detail really made this story, and it was never too much. I mean this book was over 400 pages and I would even have been happy with 800 pages.
So easy to get lost in the fantasy of this place made up of Villains, Supers and civilians fighting for the good of all; and fighting against those selfish enough to tip the scales in their favor.
It’s also a story of grief, forgiveness, and learning to love yourself despite the choices you have made or didn’t make. It tugs at the heartstrings.
But, it’s also hilarious. Absolutely hilarious. The humor was never over the top. Just spot on.
The accidental food poisoning chapter had me dying laughing. I was in public while I read that and I was trying so hard to keep myself contained. That whole chapter was just gold.
Anyway, I loved everything about this. Only thing I would change is that I would have sold a kidney to have just one chapter from Charlie and/or Nick’s POV when Bennett was indisposed. I kind of just want to see how Charlie and Nick fell into each other after spending so long fighting the inevitable. Other than that, perfection.
“Then it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. We love you, too. We love each other. And that is the only thing that matters.”
What do you get when a Villain, a Super(hero), and a Chief of Police walk into a book together and call it romance? You get destruction, chaos, blood (lots of blood), missing body parts, tears (so many tears), heck of a lot of laughs, very hot sex, and oh yes - romance. Charming Charlie I’m looking at you with your sweet, endless words and patience of a saint.
We have a one Mr. Bennett Fields that is the sole POV of this book. Bennett has shapeshifting abilities and is dubbed a Villain, Bandit to be exact. Although, Bennett is anything but your typical Villain. Does he steal? Obviously. His name is Bandit. But think of him as a Robinhood. Bandit is simply stealing from the morally corrupt government - known as UAS - their banks, and giving that money back to the poor. The lovely Villain group known as the Scourge gives back to those under the power of the Supers and their lack of care for civilians.
Throughout the book we see Bennett struggling with himself though and whether he’ll ever be good enough for the men that will soon sweep him off his feet. How could a Villain be loved by two insanely ‘good’ men?
Questionable about being a good man is MC #2 a one Nicholas Sullivan aka Nick aka Titus. We’re first introduced to Nick as Titus while Bandit is having quite the brawl with this Super after Bandit robs a bank. Right from the get go you pick up on their amazing chemistry, even while they’re dueling.
Soon after we learn Nick is Charlie’s (hold on) best friend, and Nick is quite The Super Dick. While reading you quite wonder what he could offer besides some incredible sex, especially when he’s an ass that just keeps on hurting people. But, but, but Nick does have his redeeming moment & qualities and the little trio wouldn’t be complete without him.
Last but not least, we have my favorite MC (don’t tell Bennett), a one Mr. Charlie Jones. Charlie is a Chief of Police and unlike our other two MCs, he has no powers. Doesn’t matter. This man is absolutely the best at everything. He is so gentle, kind, sweet, patient, and charming. He’s known as Charming Charlie. I fell in love with him from day one when we were introduced to him at the comic shop where Bennett works with his best friend London. Charlie has been persistent in winning over Bennett, even though Bennett has tried hard to keep Charlie at arms length.
I mean, who would love a Villain?
Bennett can’t hold out though and what follows is so many secrets, chaos and sweet sweet romance.
This book was brilliant. All of the MCs have something that just grabs you in and you want to stay for the ride no matter what. Not even just the MCs, but all of the characters make this story rich. So good.
The world building - insane. The descriptive imagery was on point. The gore for the violent scenes was so graphic, so bloody, so messy and I LOVED IT. The bloodier the better in my opinion. 😆
Every detail really made this story, and it was never too much. I mean this book was over 400 pages and I would even have been happy with 800 pages.
So easy to get lost in the fantasy of this place made up of Villains, Supers and civilians fighting for the good of all; and fighting against those selfish enough to tip the scales in their favor.
It’s also a story of grief, forgiveness, and learning to love yourself despite the choices you have made or didn’t make. It tugs at the heartstrings.
But, it’s also hilarious. Absolutely hilarious. The humor was never over the top. Just spot on.
The accidental food poisoning chapter had me dying laughing. I was in public while I read that and I was trying so hard to keep myself contained. That whole chapter was just gold.
Anyway, I loved everything about this. Only thing I would change is that I would have sold a kidney to have just one chapter from Charlie and/or Nick’s POV when Bennett was indisposed. I kind of just want to see how Charlie and Nick fell into each other after spending so long fighting the inevitable. Other than that, perfection.
“Then it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. We love you, too. We love each other. And that is the only thing that matters.”
March 16, 2024
Finally! The villain gets the guy! Or, in this case, gets two guys.
Bandit is the first book in Brooke Matthews' series about the Villains of Scourge showing us their softer sides. Here, we meet Bennett, otherwise known as the Villain Bandit, infamous for his shapeshifting abilities and secret (to the Supers, anyway) Robin Hood-esque tendencies of sharing what he steals with those who most need it. He's a Villain with a Heart of Gold, and he wants to make things more equal in his city, root out the corruption, and stop the Supers and Mercenaries from using their supposed powers of "good" to lord over everyone else. Along the way, he can't help but enjoy a hate-to-love flirtation with Titus, his archrival from the Mercenaries whom he loves to banter with during their many fights as Bandit. And as Bennett, he finds himself trying (not so successfully) to hold off the attention of the Chief of Police, Charlie. Neither knows that Bandit is Bennett, or Bennett is Bandit, and Bennett doesn't even realize Titus and the police chief even know one another until a night out shows him that they're closer that he realized. Now Bennett is caught in a web of deceit and hidden truths as he tries to navigate his feelings for both friends, while keeping his Villainous identity (and his heart) protected).
This was such a fun, fast-paced, and wild adventure. It was such a joy to be in Bennett's head throughout the book; he's a witty, charismatic, often snarky brat, but you can tell that he has a a deep well of sincerity and thoughtfulness, and he's masking a lot of hurt and trauma. His relationship with his found family is quite touching (I love him with Sam!) and it shows how much he not only cares for those around him, but also for his city. Bennett's relationships in the book with Nick and with Charlie show us what he's been missing in his own life, how lonely he really is, and how much he's been wanting to share his big heart with someone worthy. He just wasn't expecting to find two worthy someones! Both men bring something different to the table -- Nick being the charismatic, selfish jerk, while Charlie is the sensitive, thoughtful artist. Both bring a balance to Bennett that he didn't know he was lacking, but Bennett also brings a unique perspective to them, and in his relationships with them, gets them to rethink their worldviews and question if they're really protecting the right causes. Suddenly the lines between "good" and "evil" are not so black and white, and it becomes clear that Bennett has shaped more than just their little bubble of a relationship, but perhaps their perspectives on the city at large.
I loved the world-building that Brooke Matthews established, with all the different power structures within the superhero community, as well as the interesting powers that the Supers and Villains themselves had. It definitely lent itself to some exciting action and intrigue. I only wish the book were a little longer so that we could explore this more and really dive into the political structure of the Super/Villain world that she created. There was a lot at stake during the climactic moments of the story, and I think the weight of those moments would have felt more important had we taken more time to learn about some of the other players in this space, about some of the other issues plaguing the community, and perhaps setting up more of what's to be expected in the next book. It also would have us be more embroiled in the enemies-to-lovers angle of Bennett's relationships with Nick and with Charlie in their positions as a Super and the Police Chief.
However, I'm looking forward to seeing what the next book brings and getting to see more of London and Sin!
Bandit is the first book in Brooke Matthews' series about the Villains of Scourge showing us their softer sides. Here, we meet Bennett, otherwise known as the Villain Bandit, infamous for his shapeshifting abilities and secret (to the Supers, anyway) Robin Hood-esque tendencies of sharing what he steals with those who most need it. He's a Villain with a Heart of Gold, and he wants to make things more equal in his city, root out the corruption, and stop the Supers and Mercenaries from using their supposed powers of "good" to lord over everyone else. Along the way, he can't help but enjoy a hate-to-love flirtation with Titus, his archrival from the Mercenaries whom he loves to banter with during their many fights as Bandit. And as Bennett, he finds himself trying (not so successfully) to hold off the attention of the Chief of Police, Charlie. Neither knows that Bandit is Bennett, or Bennett is Bandit, and Bennett doesn't even realize Titus and the police chief even know one another until a night out shows him that they're closer that he realized. Now Bennett is caught in a web of deceit and hidden truths as he tries to navigate his feelings for both friends, while keeping his Villainous identity (and his heart) protected).
This was such a fun, fast-paced, and wild adventure. It was such a joy to be in Bennett's head throughout the book; he's a witty, charismatic, often snarky brat, but you can tell that he has a a deep well of sincerity and thoughtfulness, and he's masking a lot of hurt and trauma. His relationship with his found family is quite touching (I love him with Sam!) and it shows how much he not only cares for those around him, but also for his city. Bennett's relationships in the book with Nick and with Charlie show us what he's been missing in his own life, how lonely he really is, and how much he's been wanting to share his big heart with someone worthy. He just wasn't expecting to find two worthy someones! Both men bring something different to the table -- Nick being the charismatic, selfish jerk, while Charlie is the sensitive, thoughtful artist. Both bring a balance to Bennett that he didn't know he was lacking, but Bennett also brings a unique perspective to them, and in his relationships with them, gets them to rethink their worldviews and question if they're really protecting the right causes. Suddenly the lines between "good" and "evil" are not so black and white, and it becomes clear that Bennett has shaped more than just their little bubble of a relationship, but perhaps their perspectives on the city at large.
I loved the world-building that Brooke Matthews established, with all the different power structures within the superhero community, as well as the interesting powers that the Supers and Villains themselves had. It definitely lent itself to some exciting action and intrigue. I only wish the book were a little longer so that we could explore this more and really dive into the political structure of the Super/Villain world that she created. There was a lot at stake during the climactic moments of the story, and I think the weight of those moments would have felt more important had we taken more time to learn about some of the other players in this space, about some of the other issues plaguing the community, and perhaps setting up more of what's to be expected in the next book. It also would have us be more embroiled in the enemies-to-lovers angle of Bennett's relationships with Nick and with Charlie in their positions as a Super and the Police Chief.
However, I'm looking forward to seeing what the next book brings and getting to see more of London and Sin!
September 28, 2025
I don’t know exactly what I was expecting from this book, but I REALLY enjoyed it. The tone was similar to C. Rochelle’s Villainous Series- but not gonna lie, I enjoyed this more.
Bennet is probably the sweetest Villain I have ever read about. He has so much pain and has lost so much. It isn’t even that he has a desire to do bad things either. He just wants to help and take care of people. Then, when his good intentions threaten everything he risks it all to right his wrongs. Putting his life on the line to fix his mistakes and make up the wrongs he’s committed against the people he loves.
Charlie is probably the most soft hearted MMC I have ever had the pleaser of reading about. He is completely taken with Bennet at first sight and the patience he has in waiting for his shot is saintly. Charlie is a man that knows what he wants and is willing to settle for no less than he deserves. Even if it breaks his heart.
Nick… is a dick.
I guess though that Nick is really only a dick because he is so afraid of giving himself over to someone. He doesn’t want to give another person that kind of control over his life and hurts the people he cares about in the process. When push comes to shove though, he is the first person to consider something- they think is impossible- to be together no matter what anybody says.
Bandit is a love story between a villain, a hero, and the chief of police in the city they call home.
All of them are keeping secrets, all of them want the best for others and to do their part, and all of them care for each other so deeply.
Bennet tries his hardest to keep away from Nick and Charlie. He knows that when they find out his secret it is going to hurt them, but he just can’t help himself and those guys are relentless.
When the secrets the three of them have been hiding come out their pain is almost tangible and as things start to fall apart in the world around them lines are drawn. The rift between them seemingly impossible. Soon Nick and Charlie are forced to decide whether a label dictates what is in someone’s heart or if it is their actions and their believes. Hopefully they can realize the truth of what matters before it is too late for the man they love, because while he is willing to risk it all for them he doesn’t know they can’t stand to imagine a world without him in it.
Bandit was great. I was hooked pretty much from the beginning and this is a book I will pick up again and again.
While it does technically have a happily ever after, I will say that Matthew’s has no problem making you love someone and then killing them in a horrific way. The tears I cried. The pain in my heart. It was almost too much, but it was definitely everything.
Happy reading.
Bennet is probably the sweetest Villain I have ever read about. He has so much pain and has lost so much. It isn’t even that he has a desire to do bad things either. He just wants to help and take care of people. Then, when his good intentions threaten everything he risks it all to right his wrongs. Putting his life on the line to fix his mistakes and make up the wrongs he’s committed against the people he loves.
Charlie is probably the most soft hearted MMC I have ever had the pleaser of reading about. He is completely taken with Bennet at first sight and the patience he has in waiting for his shot is saintly. Charlie is a man that knows what he wants and is willing to settle for no less than he deserves. Even if it breaks his heart.
Nick… is a dick.
I guess though that Nick is really only a dick because he is so afraid of giving himself over to someone. He doesn’t want to give another person that kind of control over his life and hurts the people he cares about in the process. When push comes to shove though, he is the first person to consider something- they think is impossible- to be together no matter what anybody says.
Bandit is a love story between a villain, a hero, and the chief of police in the city they call home.
All of them are keeping secrets, all of them want the best for others and to do their part, and all of them care for each other so deeply.
Bennet tries his hardest to keep away from Nick and Charlie. He knows that when they find out his secret it is going to hurt them, but he just can’t help himself and those guys are relentless.
When the secrets the three of them have been hiding come out their pain is almost tangible and as things start to fall apart in the world around them lines are drawn. The rift between them seemingly impossible. Soon Nick and Charlie are forced to decide whether a label dictates what is in someone’s heart or if it is their actions and their believes. Hopefully they can realize the truth of what matters before it is too late for the man they love, because while he is willing to risk it all for them he doesn’t know they can’t stand to imagine a world without him in it.
Bandit was great. I was hooked pretty much from the beginning and this is a book I will pick up again and again.
While it does technically have a happily ever after, I will say that Matthew’s has no problem making you love someone and then killing them in a horrific way. The tears I cried. The pain in my heart. It was almost too much, but it was definitely everything.
Happy reading.
February 6, 2022
Énorme coup de cœur!
Et franchement il y a de quoi:
MMM super-héros/super-vilain/policier.
Bennett, mieux connu sous le nom de Bandit, est un super-vilain luttant contre les Mercenaires et les Supers qui forment le gouvernement des UAS (United Association of Supers). Loin d’être le genre héroïque, ces derniers sont en majorité des ordures arrogantes usant de leurs pouvoirs afin d’obtenir ce qu’ils désirent et écraser ceux qui leur résistent.
Nick est un Supers croyant honnêtement qu’il œuvre au bien-être et la sécurité des citoyens. Il reste cependant arrogant et, selon Bennett, un crétin.
Il a effectivement ses mauvais côtés, comme tout un chacun, et c’est ce qui m’a beaucoup plu dans ce livre. Les personnages sont "réels", authentiques, ils s’efforcent de traverser la vie comme ils peuvent avec ce qu’ils ont.
Charlie, quant à lui, est le plus jeune chef de police que la ville jamais ait connu. Bien que sans pouvoir, il voue sa vie à aider les habitants tout en portant le poids de ses propres secrets.
Loin d’être un univers inversé, où le bien est le mal et vice-versa, ici rien n’est manichéen. Il n’y a que des zones de gris sans vrai gentil ou méchant, il n’y a que "le mal et le pas si mal"! (Je suis une grande fan de ce genre d’univers et, a fortiori, de "grey characters", personnages moralement gris).
Chacun se voit du bon côté du combat, celui qui défend la justice, la paix et la liberté. Mais il n’existe rien de tel que "le bon côté". J’ai adoré que ces différentes perceptions s’entrechoquent (bien qu’on ne suive que Bennett).
Beaucoup de personnages ont perdu un ou plusieurs êtres chers. Le bagage émotionnel s’en fait bien ressentir et, bien que ce soit une parfaite HEA qui a fait flotter mon cœur, elle a été chèrement payée (me faisant plusieurs fois verser toutes les larmes de mon corps).
J’ai hâte de retrouver cet incroyable univers avec l’histoire de Sin et London.
Et franchement il y a de quoi:
MMM super-héros/super-vilain/policier.
Bennett, mieux connu sous le nom de Bandit, est un super-vilain luttant contre les Mercenaires et les Supers qui forment le gouvernement des UAS (United Association of Supers). Loin d’être le genre héroïque, ces derniers sont en majorité des ordures arrogantes usant de leurs pouvoirs afin d’obtenir ce qu’ils désirent et écraser ceux qui leur résistent.
Nick est un Supers croyant honnêtement qu’il œuvre au bien-être et la sécurité des citoyens. Il reste cependant arrogant et, selon Bennett, un crétin.
Il a effectivement ses mauvais côtés, comme tout un chacun, et c’est ce qui m’a beaucoup plu dans ce livre. Les personnages sont "réels", authentiques, ils s’efforcent de traverser la vie comme ils peuvent avec ce qu’ils ont.
Charlie, quant à lui, est le plus jeune chef de police que la ville jamais ait connu. Bien que sans pouvoir, il voue sa vie à aider les habitants tout en portant le poids de ses propres secrets.
Loin d’être un univers inversé, où le bien est le mal et vice-versa, ici rien n’est manichéen. Il n’y a que des zones de gris sans vrai gentil ou méchant, il n’y a que "le mal et le pas si mal"! (Je suis une grande fan de ce genre d’univers et, a fortiori, de "grey characters", personnages moralement gris).
Chacun se voit du bon côté du combat, celui qui défend la justice, la paix et la liberté. Mais il n’existe rien de tel que "le bon côté". J’ai adoré que ces différentes perceptions s’entrechoquent (bien qu’on ne suive que Bennett).
Beaucoup de personnages ont perdu un ou plusieurs êtres chers. Le bagage émotionnel s’en fait bien ressentir et, bien que ce soit une parfaite HEA qui a fait flotter mon cœur, elle a été chèrement payée (me faisant plusieurs fois verser toutes les larmes de mon corps).
J’ai hâte de retrouver cet incroyable univers avec l’histoire de Sin et London.
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