The super hero book you need to read right now! —Jackson Ford, author of The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind “We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen is part daring superhero adventure, part mystery that will keep you on the edge of every page-turn. I'm really glad I took a chance on this because I've been pretty impressed by his two previous novels and I really appreciated his style when it comes to the superhero genre. What a treat! I was hooked right from the beginning and it was very easy to speed right through it. Description Description. We Could Be Heroes tells the story of Jamie and Zoe, two people who have had their memories taken from them and who also happen to have super powers. Jamie is not really a bad guy, though, despite his lame villain speeches. January 26th 2021 A member of SFWA, Mike lives in the Bay Area with his wife, daughter, and rescue animals. Don't miss this Most Anticipated New Science Fiction and Fantasy novel as chosen by: CNN - Elle Magazine - Buzzfeed - Goodreads - Io9 - LitHub Bookmarks - BookRiot - BookBub - The Nerd Daily - GeekTyrantAn extraordinary and emotional adventure about unlikely friends and the power of choosing who you want to be.Jamie woke up in an empty apartment with no memory and only a few … "An enjoyable, exciting, and action-packed read... at its core, just fun." This one is so poorly written that I finally had to set it aside. I loved the concept but this fell a little short for me. Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021. The book is an overall enjoyable, exciting, and action-packed read. It's adult and the protagonists are late 20s/early 30s. The super hero book you need to read right now! The growth of … Margaret Finnegan – Author of “We Could Be Heroes,” a middle grade novel. Without any spoilers, I thought the way that the author brought this unlikely pair to cross paths over and over was really fun, and the surprising direction their abilities took them was engaging to the last page -- plus, that splash of horror was *chef's kiss*. Very much recommended. Zoe is also searching for her past, and using her abilities of speed and strength to deliver fast food. Start by marking “We Could Be Heroes” as Want to Read: Error rating book. An emotional adventure about two misfits who have extraordinary powers, but have forgotten who they were before. I want sci-fi that makes it simple and realistic enough that I get it, not that I’m skimming because it makes li, I loved the concept but this fell a little short for me. The ending was also too simple (the people part) and too complicated (the science part) and a lot of the science just didn’t work for me. His short fiction is featured in Star Wars: From A Certain Point Of View -- The Empire Strikes Back, and he has covered geek culture for sites such as Tor. Zoe and Jamie may possess superhuman abilities, but the challenges they endure together are profoundly human. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I could not get into this at all. We Could Be Heroes - Ebook written by Landon Porter. There was diversity, there were playful jabs at obvious gender stereotypes, there was LBGT representation and there was simply FUN. I loved Jamie and Zoe, Normal the cat, and the insidious way Jamie and Zoe's abilities were more than I initially imagined! The reason I enjoy Mike Chen’s books so much is because I seem to get really attached to his characters. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. SKU: 9780778331391 Categories: Books, Contemporary, Fiction, New Releases. Working on a blog tour post tonight for this hero-tastic book! Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021. Yes, I've read a few comic books in my day and am a big fan of most of the major franchises, but this was my very first superhero fiction novel. Shiloh meets Raymie Nightingale in this funny and heartwarming debut novel about a ten-year-old that finds himself in a whole mess of trouble when his new friend Maisie recruits him to save the dog next door. I liked the mystery aspect of Jamie and Zoe discovering who they were and how they got their powers. There are so many things I loved about this book. "We Could Be Heroes is a potent team-up of terrific characters, unusual ideas, and a ton of heart. While I liked Mike Chen’s previous books, they always felt a little shy of amazing. We Could Be Heroes by Margaret Finnegan - “A coming-of-age story of friendships young, old, and canine.” —Kirkus Reviews “[A] ... Shiloh meets Raymie Nightingale in this funny and heartwarming debut novel about a ten-year-old that finds himself in a whole mess of trouble when his new friend Maisie recruits him to save the dog next door. Description. Add to wishlist. Don't miss this Most Anticipated New Science Fiction and Fantasy novel as chosen by: CNN • Elle Magazine • Buzzfeed • Goodreads • Io9 • LitHub Bookmarks • BookRiot • BookBub • The Nerd Daily • GeekTyrant An extraordinary and emotional adventure about unlikely friends and the power of choosing who you want to be. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. This time, I totally enjoyed this story of two extraordinary people, who find each other in a support group for people with memory problems, after one of them tries his best to avoid the other when they were in their “superhero” roles. Above all else, “We Could Be Heroes” is the story of deep friendship and the sheer power that comes from feeling less alone in the world. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. "An enjoyable, exciting, and action-packed read... at its core, just fun." Don't miss this Most Anticipated New Science Fiction and Fantasy novel as chosen by: CNN - Elle Magazine - Buzzfeed - Goodreads - Io9 - LitHub Bookmarks - BookRiot - BookBub - The Nerd Daily - … I was not surprised to learn that the author has a young daughter given that he gave us a strong, badass female superhero, Zoe Wong. It's a different kind of relationship and was fun to explore. Without any spoilers, I thought the way that the author brought this unlikely pair to cross paths over and over was really fun, and the surprising direction their abilities took them was engaging to the last page -- plus, that splash of horror was *chef's kiss*. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2021, Funny, touching heart warming story with action and intrigue along the way. He has contributed to major geek websites (The Mary Sue, The Portalist, Tor) and covered the NHL for mainstream media outlets. We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen, narrated by Emily Woo Zeller. —Jackson Ford, author of The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind “We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen is part daring superhero adventure, part mystery that will keep you on the edge of every page-turn. While the Arrowverse inspirations for this project. (aka release date). We Could Be Heroes is a recommendation from me. I loved Jamie and Zoe, Normal the cat, and the insidious way Jamie and Zoe's abilities were more than I initially imagined! The ending was also too simple (the people part) and too complicated (the science part) and a lot of the science just didn’t work for me. I have all my fingers crossed I’ll get to see this on screen someday! A member of SFWA and Codex Writers, Mike lives in the Bay Area, where he can be found playing video games and watching Doctor Who with his wife, daughter, and rescue animals. I want to say We Could Be Heroes took me completely by surprise but I have read Mike’s words before and knew I was in for a treat. In We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen, two characters wake up one morning to discover that they can’t remember anything until that point and that they are now extraordinaries. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. :). Like Mike's other books, this one is filled with heart as well as action. She can float and run really fast, and she's also super strong. Along the Saltwise Sea (The Up-and-Under Book 2), Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel Book 2), We Could Be Heroes: A Superhero Adventure, Mike Chen is a lifelong writer, from crafting fan fiction as a child to somehow getting paid for words as an adult. As much as I've read scifi for literally decades, this is actually my first foray into the actual superhero fiction genre. friendship with Jamie was interesting, funny and refreshing. I'm a big fan of Mike Chen's books, and his latest release was both fun and thought-provoking. We Can Be Heroes is a 2020 American superhero film written and directed by Robert Rodriguez.It is a follow-up to The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D (2005). Quite different than the other Chen books I’ve read and this has humor fit for a comic book super hero a la the first Batman TV series. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Shiloh meets Raymie Nightingale in this funny and heartwarming debut novel about a ten-year-old that finds himself in a whole mess of trouble when his new friend Maisie recruits him to save the dog next door. Add to wishlist. Buy this book | Browse editions. Jamie and Zoe are both members of a memory-loss support group. 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