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Sidekick in the City #2
Sidekick Returns
Bremy St James is back in a brand new adventure, mixing chaos, humour, sex, and superheroes in this fresh, funny, flirty series. It’s the superhero romance you didn’t know you needed…
Fresh off thwarting the crime of the century, Bremy St. James is back and more determined than ever to fight by the side of the city’s top superhero, Dark Ryder. There’s just one Dark Ryder’s disappeared.
To make matters worse, Bremy’s evil billionaire father, Atticus, is taking her lack of family loyalty very personally, and Bremy’s last tie to her old life, her reason behind her choices—her sister—is distancing herself as well.
- GenresFantasy
198 pages, ebook
Published December 8, 2015
About the author
Auralee Wallace
11 books778 followersAuralee Wallace is the author of multiple novels, including the Otter Lake mystery series. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in English literature, and she worked in the publishing industry for a number of years before teaching at the college level. She lives in Ottawa with her family.
She can be found on Twitter, Goodreads, Facebook, Instagram, and her website http://auraleewallace.com/.
Auralee is represented by Natalie Lakosil, Looking Glass Literary and Media.
She can be found on Twitter, Goodreads, Facebook, Instagram, and her website http://auraleewallace.com/.
Auralee is represented by Natalie Lakosil, Looking Glass Literary and Media.
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December 13, 2015
Maybe Bremy isn’t faster than a speeding bullet or more powerful than a locomotive, but that girl has guts, dedication, determination and sometimes the worst luck ever. Born in great wealth, Bremy no longer wants to be the fluffy and shallow little rich girl under the control of her evil father, Atticus. There has to be more important things in life than how many shoes one can own, and Bremy found her cause, as the sidekick to the mysterious superheroine, Dark Ryder. Sure, Bremy needs training, sure she isn’t the most athletic girl in the world, but her heart is huge, she ants to do the right thing in a world going dark from the soot of evil.
There are only a couple of things that stand in Bremy’s way in her quest for super hero sidekickness. The Dark Ryder has disappeared, poof, gone and even Bremy’s twin sister seems to be keeping her distance from Bremy. Does Atticus St. James have something to do with Dark Ryder’s disappearance? Could she be a guest in Atticus’ evil laboratory? How can Bremy concentrate on eliminating crime one thug at a time if she cannot even find her hero and mentor? Manipulated by her father, Bremy is about to reenter the world of the rich and gaudy, for just one night, but what happens that fateful night will leave her stunned and betrayed. You know what they say, when the going gets tough, the tough get going and Bremy is on her way to save the day, her mentor and maybe getting a little payback on Daddy Dearest.
Auralee Wallace is back with another wild ride in Sidekick Returns. Never have potential superheroes been more lovable, more sincere and more out of their league than our Bremy! Sexy, sweet and a bit bumbling at times, at least she tries her best and whe it counts the most, she even manages to succeed! Hang on tight, keep your hands in the car, we are about to take off on another Sidekick adventure. Trust me, Batman may have his Robin, but who do you think looks better in tights?
Ms. Wallace has another fun-filled adventure to share that will leave you with a smile, all while cheering for Bremy!
I received this copy from Escape Publishing in exchange for my honest review.
Publication Date: December 8, 2015
Publisher: Escape Publishing - Harlequin Enterprises, Australia Pty Ltd
ISBN 9780857992888
Genre: Fantasy Superheroes, Humor
Print Length: 272 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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There are only a couple of things that stand in Bremy’s way in her quest for super hero sidekickness. The Dark Ryder has disappeared, poof, gone and even Bremy’s twin sister seems to be keeping her distance from Bremy. Does Atticus St. James have something to do with Dark Ryder’s disappearance? Could she be a guest in Atticus’ evil laboratory? How can Bremy concentrate on eliminating crime one thug at a time if she cannot even find her hero and mentor? Manipulated by her father, Bremy is about to reenter the world of the rich and gaudy, for just one night, but what happens that fateful night will leave her stunned and betrayed. You know what they say, when the going gets tough, the tough get going and Bremy is on her way to save the day, her mentor and maybe getting a little payback on Daddy Dearest.
Auralee Wallace is back with another wild ride in Sidekick Returns. Never have potential superheroes been more lovable, more sincere and more out of their league than our Bremy! Sexy, sweet and a bit bumbling at times, at least she tries her best and whe it counts the most, she even manages to succeed! Hang on tight, keep your hands in the car, we are about to take off on another Sidekick adventure. Trust me, Batman may have his Robin, but who do you think looks better in tights?
Ms. Wallace has another fun-filled adventure to share that will leave you with a smile, all while cheering for Bremy!
I received this copy from Escape Publishing in exchange for my honest review.
Publication Date: December 8, 2015
Publisher: Escape Publishing - Harlequin Enterprises, Australia Pty Ltd
ISBN 9780857992888
Genre: Fantasy Superheroes, Humor
Print Length: 272 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
December 7, 2015
**I received this book for free from (Publisher) via (NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.**
*Genre* Fantasy, Science Fiction
*Rating* 3.5
*My Thoughts*
Sidekick Returns is the second installment in the Sidekick in the City series by author Auralee Wallace. Bremy St. James, aka the Sidekick, is a former socialite who was cut off by her billionaire egomaniac megalomaniac father Atticus St James. It has nearly a month since she helped Dark Ryder stop the crime of the century, and now, her mentor is missing from action, and acting very strangely. It's not easy being Bremy St. James. Thanks to her father, she's fallen from the ranks of the rich and spoiled (think Kardashian) and now lives the life of an every day person who struggles to pay bills, or put food on their table. She works at a strip club and hates everyone there. You can definitely call her judgy. She walks the streets at night hoping to stop crimes from happening while proving that she is worthy of being Dark Ryder's Sidekick.
*Full Review Posted @ Gizmos Reviews 12/07/2015*
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Published December 1st 2015 by Escape Publishing
*Genre* Fantasy, Science Fiction
*Rating* 3.5
*My Thoughts*
Sidekick Returns is the second installment in the Sidekick in the City series by author Auralee Wallace. Bremy St. James, aka the Sidekick, is a former socialite who was cut off by her billionaire egomaniac megalomaniac father Atticus St James. It has nearly a month since she helped Dark Ryder stop the crime of the century, and now, her mentor is missing from action, and acting very strangely. It's not easy being Bremy St. James. Thanks to her father, she's fallen from the ranks of the rich and spoiled (think Kardashian) and now lives the life of an every day person who struggles to pay bills, or put food on their table. She works at a strip club and hates everyone there. You can definitely call her judgy. She walks the streets at night hoping to stop crimes from happening while proving that she is worthy of being Dark Ryder's Sidekick.
*Full Review Posted @ Gizmos Reviews 12/07/2015*
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Published December 1st 2015 by Escape Publishing
April 16, 2018
Oh Bremy, how I love you.
One day I hope we can be together again :)
One day I hope we can be together again :)
December 22, 2015
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Sidekick Returns by Auralee Wallace is the second book that brings to us the very entertaining exploits of would-be-superhero Bremy St James.
I really enjoyed this, in fact I’d go so far as to say I thought it was better than the first.
In this second instalment Bremy is once again striving to be the superhero. Her mentor Dark Ryder seems to be giving her the cold shoulder, her best attempts at crime fighting all end in disaster, she seems to be getting mixed up more deeply with the mob and her hot boyfriend appears to be giving her the Big E. Things aren’t looking good and to top it all off Bremy’s maniac father is having her followed, she’s not in his good books and given that he’s already tried to kill her once this means she needs to be very careful and, her sister, the one person in the world who she genuinely cares for, is also ignoring her calls. What more could possible go wrong – well, just read it and find out.
Madcap, over the top, comic book style adventures, carnival floats, baddies, goodies, moustache twirling, female wrestling and kickass style antics. Okay, the moustache twirling I just made up but the rest is all in there.
I’m not going to talk of the plot at all. Suffice to say that this book is crazy, zany, fast paced and fun. I really enjoyed it and the inner voice of Bremy made me laugh. Think of Batman and all his super cool heroics, his gadgets, his demeanour – now deduct all of that and you’re still even nowhere near in the vicinity of the disaster of Bremy! She makes you want to tear your hair out. If something can go wrong it will. She thinks she’s tough but frankly she’s more of a flailing rich tea biscuit than a chunky hobnob. She literally can’t see the writing on the wall, even when it’s written on the wall, in front of her eyes, in huge pink neon letters with blinking lights and a huge arrow pointing to it. However, what Bremy lacks in superhero ability she makes up for with dumb persistence and being a bit of a softie. She can be a bit ‘judgey’, or more to the point her mouth tends to run away with her sometimes before her brain catches up, but she’s really not a bad person and you do end up shouting in her corner.
And to prove that she’s okay – she has a bunch of even weirder, prickly on the outside but soft and gooey on the inside friends. I’m particularly thinking of the chapters of the fancy pants party at the museum where Bart turns up as the Crime Mime and Queenie rolls up in a hearse, accompanied by the Funeral Director and dressed as Jessica Rabbit’s evil sister. Of course we have Bremy’s father who is the ultimate baddie but on top of this we have a new player called the Little Big Shot and a new superhero called The Angel of St James who is very capable and has her own bag of goodies – not to mention a cape!
I’m really not going to elaborate further. I think this was a great second story – I’m pretty certain it could be read as a standalone. It’s an excellent comic book style superhero story with oodles of crazy fun and seat of the pants action. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks to the author and publisher for a review copy. I sincerely hope there’ll be more Bremy on the cards.
Sidekick Returns by Auralee Wallace is the second book that brings to us the very entertaining exploits of would-be-superhero Bremy St James.
I really enjoyed this, in fact I’d go so far as to say I thought it was better than the first.
In this second instalment Bremy is once again striving to be the superhero. Her mentor Dark Ryder seems to be giving her the cold shoulder, her best attempts at crime fighting all end in disaster, she seems to be getting mixed up more deeply with the mob and her hot boyfriend appears to be giving her the Big E. Things aren’t looking good and to top it all off Bremy’s maniac father is having her followed, she’s not in his good books and given that he’s already tried to kill her once this means she needs to be very careful and, her sister, the one person in the world who she genuinely cares for, is also ignoring her calls. What more could possible go wrong – well, just read it and find out.
Madcap, over the top, comic book style adventures, carnival floats, baddies, goodies, moustache twirling, female wrestling and kickass style antics. Okay, the moustache twirling I just made up but the rest is all in there.
I’m not going to talk of the plot at all. Suffice to say that this book is crazy, zany, fast paced and fun. I really enjoyed it and the inner voice of Bremy made me laugh. Think of Batman and all his super cool heroics, his gadgets, his demeanour – now deduct all of that and you’re still even nowhere near in the vicinity of the disaster of Bremy! She makes you want to tear your hair out. If something can go wrong it will. She thinks she’s tough but frankly she’s more of a flailing rich tea biscuit than a chunky hobnob. She literally can’t see the writing on the wall, even when it’s written on the wall, in front of her eyes, in huge pink neon letters with blinking lights and a huge arrow pointing to it. However, what Bremy lacks in superhero ability she makes up for with dumb persistence and being a bit of a softie. She can be a bit ‘judgey’, or more to the point her mouth tends to run away with her sometimes before her brain catches up, but she’s really not a bad person and you do end up shouting in her corner.
And to prove that she’s okay – she has a bunch of even weirder, prickly on the outside but soft and gooey on the inside friends. I’m particularly thinking of the chapters of the fancy pants party at the museum where Bart turns up as the Crime Mime and Queenie rolls up in a hearse, accompanied by the Funeral Director and dressed as Jessica Rabbit’s evil sister. Of course we have Bremy’s father who is the ultimate baddie but on top of this we have a new player called the Little Big Shot and a new superhero called The Angel of St James who is very capable and has her own bag of goodies – not to mention a cape!
I’m really not going to elaborate further. I think this was a great second story – I’m pretty certain it could be read as a standalone. It’s an excellent comic book style superhero story with oodles of crazy fun and seat of the pants action. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks to the author and publisher for a review copy. I sincerely hope there’ll be more Bremy on the cards.
January 10, 2016
Sidekick Returns
follows former spoilt rich girl socialite turned wannabe superhero sidekick, Bremmy St James, as she stumbles admirably, if humourously, through her new and dangerous life. That of noble crime-fighting badass - complete with mask and catsuit.
It had been a while since I'd read the first book in the series, Sidekick , so I was slightly fuzzy on the details going into this sequel; I just knew I'd enjoyed it. As soon as I went back to look at the phenomenal cover of book one, with its amazing "glum superhero" depiction, it brought a smile back to my face.
Heading into this book, it wasn't long before all the good things came crashing back to me. Firstly, there's Bremmy, of course. An irresistibly quirky, self-doubting and irreverent lead character. She is absolutely hilarious, and the best thing about the series for me. Her narration is nothing short of joyful. I'm sure I must have read the whole book smiling. In this respect, I'd say this series would be perfect for fans of Darynda Jones, Molly Harper and other such hilarious literary ladies.
Then, of course, there's super-hot, slightly nerdy journalist, Pierce, as the potential love interest. We were treated to some very interesting developments (not all good) in that department.
Also, there's the developing story arc from book one. You may recall, if you read book one and haven't read eleventy-nine million other books since then, like me, that Bremmy has a wheelchair-bound twin sister and a maniacally evil scientist father with far too much money and power for anyone's safety. Some clever twists and excellent writing has kept this area just as fresh and exciting as book one, if not more so.
And finally, there's Bremmy's mentor and inspiration, Dark Ryder. An actual superhero and everything Bremmy wishes she could be. While desperately trying to regain her attention, and point-blank refusing to believe she might be avoiding her on purpose, she stumbles upon something that's going to test her sidekick "skills" to the limit.
A thoroughly enjoyable read. Can't wait for more.
5 Stars ★★★★★ A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
It had been a while since I'd read the first book in the series, Sidekick , so I was slightly fuzzy on the details going into this sequel; I just knew I'd enjoyed it. As soon as I went back to look at the phenomenal cover of book one, with its amazing "glum superhero" depiction, it brought a smile back to my face.
Heading into this book, it wasn't long before all the good things came crashing back to me. Firstly, there's Bremmy, of course. An irresistibly quirky, self-doubting and irreverent lead character. She is absolutely hilarious, and the best thing about the series for me. Her narration is nothing short of joyful. I'm sure I must have read the whole book smiling. In this respect, I'd say this series would be perfect for fans of Darynda Jones, Molly Harper and other such hilarious literary ladies.
Then, of course, there's super-hot, slightly nerdy journalist, Pierce, as the potential love interest. We were treated to some very interesting developments (not all good) in that department.
Also, there's the developing story arc from book one. You may recall, if you read book one and haven't read eleventy-nine million other books since then, like me, that Bremmy has a wheelchair-bound twin sister and a maniacally evil scientist father with far too much money and power for anyone's safety. Some clever twists and excellent writing has kept this area just as fresh and exciting as book one, if not more so.
And finally, there's Bremmy's mentor and inspiration, Dark Ryder. An actual superhero and everything Bremmy wishes she could be. While desperately trying to regain her attention, and point-blank refusing to believe she might be avoiding her on purpose, she stumbles upon something that's going to test her sidekick "skills" to the limit.
A thoroughly enjoyable read. Can't wait for more.
5 Stars ★★★★★ A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
December 31, 2015
The second installment of the Sidekick series raises the stakes even higher. After Atticus' escape from the prison in Book 1 things are quiet, too quiet. Bremy feels she is ready to take her place at Dark Ryder's side only she is nowhere to be found and it isn't long before ready or not Bremy is right back in the thick of things with her motley crew at her side.
It's no secret that I love everything Auralee Wallace writes and unlike most writers she seems to get better and better with every word. If you haven't read the first installment, one-click it immediately and hold on cause the circus is in town! For the rest of you it is only three short weeks until you can reacquaint yourselves with Bart, Queenie, Pierce and meet the Little Big Shot (think pint size Robin Thicke, shudder), the Angel of St. James, the Crime Mime and funeral director Kevin straight out of the Addams Family. It's an unholy combination that works like something you could never imagine with equal parts hilarity and humanity that only Bremy can handle with her trademark naive obstinate perseverance that she can change the world with a bit of help from her friends.
Book one was much like a fun-house circus ride but in book two we discover a much darker side to super heroism that will ultimately pit Bremy against a foe she never imagined... her own twin sister. If you appreciate unique, adrenaline filled, subtly witty and occasionally farcical stories then the Sidekick series is for you. Think Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a soupcon of Star Wars thrown in for good measure. Take my advice, read them. You won't regret it.
It's no secret that I love everything Auralee Wallace writes and unlike most writers she seems to get better and better with every word. If you haven't read the first installment, one-click it immediately and hold on cause the circus is in town! For the rest of you it is only three short weeks until you can reacquaint yourselves with Bart, Queenie, Pierce and meet the Little Big Shot (think pint size Robin Thicke, shudder), the Angel of St. James, the Crime Mime and funeral director Kevin straight out of the Addams Family. It's an unholy combination that works like something you could never imagine with equal parts hilarity and humanity that only Bremy can handle with her trademark naive obstinate perseverance that she can change the world with a bit of help from her friends.
Book one was much like a fun-house circus ride but in book two we discover a much darker side to super heroism that will ultimately pit Bremy against a foe she never imagined... her own twin sister. If you appreciate unique, adrenaline filled, subtly witty and occasionally farcical stories then the Sidekick series is for you. Think Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a soupcon of Star Wars thrown in for good measure. Take my advice, read them. You won't regret it.
December 3, 2015
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Publisher: Escape Publishing
Publishing Date: December 2015
ISBN:9780857992888
Genre: SciFi
Rating: 1.9/5
Publishers Description: Fresh off thwarting the crime of the century, Bremy St. James is back and more determined than ever to fight by the side of the city’s top superhero, Dark Ryder. There’s just one problem: Dark Ryder’s disappeared.
Review: Cover needs a redo.
Brianna, Bri, Bremy, Brem, Bre (as our heroine is known) used to be speshul and chose to leave her gilded life for sleeping next to a toilet seat.
See, she hates her evil dad and his money so now works for evil pimps and jolly Russian Mafioso’s. Good trade? Ummm…..no. Believable? Never. Not when you have sharks in tanks with descending victims, a super human twin sister and runaway crystal floats orchestrated solely to play games with an errant disloyal daughter. Does it have to be believable? Not really. In this case there was just too much going on that was abnormal coupled with pages and pages of dialogue about Ms. Speshul. After awhile you just start flipping pages to get to the meat. There is some witticisms and the writing is pretty good it just got a little too cutesy with the “I’m a poor little rich gurl who threw it all away to fight crime” shtick. Additionally there were numerous grammatical errors throughout.
Publisher: Escape Publishing
Publishing Date: December 2015
ISBN:9780857992888
Genre: SciFi
Rating: 1.9/5
Publishers Description: Fresh off thwarting the crime of the century, Bremy St. James is back and more determined than ever to fight by the side of the city’s top superhero, Dark Ryder. There’s just one problem: Dark Ryder’s disappeared.
Review: Cover needs a redo.
Brianna, Bri, Bremy, Brem, Bre (as our heroine is known) used to be speshul and chose to leave her gilded life for sleeping next to a toilet seat.
See, she hates her evil dad and his money so now works for evil pimps and jolly Russian Mafioso’s. Good trade? Ummm…..no. Believable? Never. Not when you have sharks in tanks with descending victims, a super human twin sister and runaway crystal floats orchestrated solely to play games with an errant disloyal daughter. Does it have to be believable? Not really. In this case there was just too much going on that was abnormal coupled with pages and pages of dialogue about Ms. Speshul. After awhile you just start flipping pages to get to the meat. There is some witticisms and the writing is pretty good it just got a little too cutesy with the “I’m a poor little rich gurl who threw it all away to fight crime” shtick. Additionally there were numerous grammatical errors throughout.
July 26, 2023
LOVED IT!
February 21, 2024
An enjoyable little book that follows on nicely from the first in the series. Would have been better without Pierce but you can't have everything.
The door is left open a little for a #3 which unfortunately does not look like it is coming. - I would have liked to see more of Bremy St James
The door is left open a little for a #3 which unfortunately does not look like it is coming. - I would have liked to see more of Bremy St James
April 2, 2018
Amazing! Auralee Wallace has written yet another stellar book. Her charters are fun and exciting, a page turner that you never want to put down or ever have it end.
January 5, 2017
With Dark Ryder missing after the first novel, Bremy St. James is on her own in the city’s dark streets, trying to be a super heroine, but no one is taking her seriously. Dark Ryder has been seen on rooftops shouting weird things and acting completely strange, and Bremy is worried that her father is to blame for her strange actions. But Ryder’s mentor, Choden is also missing. And Bremy’s father is definitely up to no good. This time he may even kill Dark Ryder if Bremy can’t stop him. But she can’t even stop a purse-snatcher, how could ever hope to stop her super villain father?
This was another exciting tale of Bremy St. James, Dark Ryder’s Sidekick wannabe. All of the regulars from the first novel are back, and throw in a few more this time around for some more hijinks. Bremy’s mobster landlord gets her involved in underground wrestling, plus she’s still working at the strip club as a gopher for the strippers. All of her crime-stopping attempts end in her looking like a fool. Poor Bremy begins thinking maybe she doesn’t have what it takes. Then to her surprise her wheel-chair-bound twin sister does become a super heroine through their villainous father’s manipulations in the scientific laboratory. But she’s working for their evil father. There’s no one to save Dark Ryder. No one, unless …
I really loved the original cover for the first book, as it featured a super heroine, but I think the publisher wants a new look for the series, so now the covers feature a boring image of just a beautiful woman. I wasn’t expecting the ending (and a new beginning, maybe?), and I did miss Dark Ryder, as she is not around to help Bremy in this adventure. She’s a captive in the lab of the super villain. To be honest, I like Bremy, but I’m a fan of Dark Ryder too, and I really wanted to see more of her, as she takes care of her bumbling Sidekick. Still, the author’s writing is fun, and the story rates five stars. Highly recommended.
This was another exciting tale of Bremy St. James, Dark Ryder’s Sidekick wannabe. All of the regulars from the first novel are back, and throw in a few more this time around for some more hijinks. Bremy’s mobster landlord gets her involved in underground wrestling, plus she’s still working at the strip club as a gopher for the strippers. All of her crime-stopping attempts end in her looking like a fool. Poor Bremy begins thinking maybe she doesn’t have what it takes. Then to her surprise her wheel-chair-bound twin sister does become a super heroine through their villainous father’s manipulations in the scientific laboratory. But she’s working for their evil father. There’s no one to save Dark Ryder. No one, unless …
I really loved the original cover for the first book, as it featured a super heroine, but I think the publisher wants a new look for the series, so now the covers feature a boring image of just a beautiful woman. I wasn’t expecting the ending (and a new beginning, maybe?), and I did miss Dark Ryder, as she is not around to help Bremy in this adventure. She’s a captive in the lab of the super villain. To be honest, I like Bremy, but I’m a fan of Dark Ryder too, and I really wanted to see more of her, as she takes care of her bumbling Sidekick. Still, the author’s writing is fun, and the story rates five stars. Highly recommended.
December 11, 2015
(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)
Fresh off thwarting the crime of the century, Bremy St. James is back and more determined than ever to fight by the side of the city’s top superhero, Dark Ryder. There’s just one problem: Dark Ryder’s disappeared.
To make matters worse, Bremy’s evil billionaire father, Atticus, is taking her lack of family loyalty very personally, and Bremy’s last tie to her old life, her reason behind her choices - her sister - is distancing herself as well.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series - it was something fresh, exciting and had a few characters that really gelled well together. There was a cool plot, the bad guy you wanted to punch in the face, the superhero you cheered for, and the brat (Bremy), well, she was pretty cool too.
However, a repeat dose for the second book just didn't work very well for me. I felt, at times, that it was just a re-hash of the first book: same villain, same friends, same superhero...not that that, but the jokes felt a little more forced this time, the dialogue wasn't as crisp and snappy as it was the first time around, and the relationship between Bremy and Pierce was just awkward to read.
However, the saving graces for this story are Queenie (although not as spectacular as she was in the first book, she is still an awesome character) and, surprisingly, Bremy's dad, Atticus...a.k.a. The Villain! His role in these books have been great and made me want to read more.
Sadly, though, these two aren't enough to carry this story through it's less-than 200 pages. Very disappointed to say the least.
Paul
ARH
Fresh off thwarting the crime of the century, Bremy St. James is back and more determined than ever to fight by the side of the city’s top superhero, Dark Ryder. There’s just one problem: Dark Ryder’s disappeared.
To make matters worse, Bremy’s evil billionaire father, Atticus, is taking her lack of family loyalty very personally, and Bremy’s last tie to her old life, her reason behind her choices - her sister - is distancing herself as well.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series - it was something fresh, exciting and had a few characters that really gelled well together. There was a cool plot, the bad guy you wanted to punch in the face, the superhero you cheered for, and the brat (Bremy), well, she was pretty cool too.
However, a repeat dose for the second book just didn't work very well for me. I felt, at times, that it was just a re-hash of the first book: same villain, same friends, same superhero...not that that, but the jokes felt a little more forced this time, the dialogue wasn't as crisp and snappy as it was the first time around, and the relationship between Bremy and Pierce was just awkward to read.
However, the saving graces for this story are Queenie (although not as spectacular as she was in the first book, she is still an awesome character) and, surprisingly, Bremy's dad, Atticus...a.k.a. The Villain! His role in these books have been great and made me want to read more.
Sadly, though, these two aren't enough to carry this story through it's less-than 200 pages. Very disappointed to say the least.
Paul
ARH
August 11, 2020
Oh, Bremy! You just can’t take a hint, can you? After Ryder Thwarts you fathers attempts at brainwashing the city you still under the assumption that you're a superhero. Bremy dear, maybe you should get a day job (One that does not involve being a gopher to a place called The Pink Beaver, or wrestling.)
This book takes place a couple of months since the end of the last book. Bremy St. James is still dirt poor, making bad decisions, and she has been unable to find her mentor The Dark Ryder. Did I mention she’s also trying to avoid her boyfriend breaking up with her?
The Book opens with Bremy trying to catch a pair of robbers, where she gets into a very awkward scuffle and the robbers end up getting away. We find that since Ryder’s disappearance Bremy has been trying to catch some bad guys to catch Ryder’s attention and hopefully start some training and continue her ‘Super Hero’ life. Her dad is still free and rich, she also has not spoken to her Newly healed sister.
Wallace has done a fantastic job in keeping up with her characters in this book. Usually when I read a sequel, loses a bit of spark and the characters evolve into people that are difficult to relate with. I don’t have that problem with Sidekick Returns. I’m a Socially Awkward person, Bremy, without all her money, is a socially awkward person. I can see myself making some, if not all her mistakes. Wallace cast of characters are fun and lively and I really end up liking all of them.
I’m glad I read this sequel and I’m crossing my fingers for the third.
This book takes place a couple of months since the end of the last book. Bremy St. James is still dirt poor, making bad decisions, and she has been unable to find her mentor The Dark Ryder. Did I mention she’s also trying to avoid her boyfriend breaking up with her?
The Book opens with Bremy trying to catch a pair of robbers, where she gets into a very awkward scuffle and the robbers end up getting away. We find that since Ryder’s disappearance Bremy has been trying to catch some bad guys to catch Ryder’s attention and hopefully start some training and continue her ‘Super Hero’ life. Her dad is still free and rich, she also has not spoken to her Newly healed sister.
Wallace has done a fantastic job in keeping up with her characters in this book. Usually when I read a sequel, loses a bit of spark and the characters evolve into people that are difficult to relate with. I don’t have that problem with Sidekick Returns. I’m a Socially Awkward person, Bremy, without all her money, is a socially awkward person. I can see myself making some, if not all her mistakes. Wallace cast of characters are fun and lively and I really end up liking all of them.
I’m glad I read this sequel and I’m crossing my fingers for the third.
April 7, 2016
Bremy St. James bumbles through the city, trying desperately to live her dream of thwarting crime, find her superhero mentor, and pay her bills. But life is so much more complicated than that when you're as recognizable as a Kardashian, your father is a brilliant villain trying to teach a lesson by turning everyone against you, and your apartment is so tiny your bedside table is your toilet.
I haven't read the first book in this series. I was only lost for a little while, but then caught up. I loved the characters, the plot idea, the fact that the hero is the sidekick and not the superhero. I loved the narrative voice, for the most part. And I really loved Queenie and Bart.
This story is like Clueless meets Buffy, Legally Blonde meets Batman and Robin. Bremy has her heart in the right place, but she's not a natural superhero, which makes her endearing. The "Clueless/Legally Blonde" type narrative voice is funny for the most part, but in spots became a bit annoying and had me wondering just how disconnected from reality Bremy was. Overall, this story was fun and fast, with twists I didn't see coming. And I loved Queenie.
The writing was good. Only a few typos. Again, the "voice" is a lot like Clueless. There are a lot of really bizarre twists, but they're fun and different. Not the standard choices for conflicts. I like that.
Will I read book one? Yes! And book 3, should there be one.
**Thank you to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for a review.**
I haven't read the first book in this series. I was only lost for a little while, but then caught up. I loved the characters, the plot idea, the fact that the hero is the sidekick and not the superhero. I loved the narrative voice, for the most part. And I really loved Queenie and Bart.
This story is like Clueless meets Buffy, Legally Blonde meets Batman and Robin. Bremy has her heart in the right place, but she's not a natural superhero, which makes her endearing. The "Clueless/Legally Blonde" type narrative voice is funny for the most part, but in spots became a bit annoying and had me wondering just how disconnected from reality Bremy was. Overall, this story was fun and fast, with twists I didn't see coming. And I loved Queenie.
The writing was good. Only a few typos. Again, the "voice" is a lot like Clueless. There are a lot of really bizarre twists, but they're fun and different. Not the standard choices for conflicts. I like that.
Will I read book one? Yes! And book 3, should there be one.
**Thank you to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for a review.**
December 24, 2015
Received this book for free from NetGalley and Escape Publishing. Thanks for the free read.
I am sorry I just was lost....I really wanted to understand and like the heroine but just couldn't figure out who everyone was and why they were acting so odd. I think this is NOT a stand alone book-that maybe my perspective would be totally different if I read the 1st book in the series. I think either the author needs to recap in the first chapter-instead she just goes right into the story....leaving some of us totally blind and confused. I will try to find the first book and reread. Sorry...I did feel that the characters were interesting. Definitely different than anything I have ever read before-so a totally new storyline. Congrats on that.
I am sorry I just was lost....I really wanted to understand and like the heroine but just couldn't figure out who everyone was and why they were acting so odd. I think this is NOT a stand alone book-that maybe my perspective would be totally different if I read the 1st book in the series. I think either the author needs to recap in the first chapter-instead she just goes right into the story....leaving some of us totally blind and confused. I will try to find the first book and reread. Sorry...I did feel that the characters were interesting. Definitely different than anything I have ever read before-so a totally new storyline. Congrats on that.
February 13, 2016
I saw some really good reviews and was expecting a real good story but for me it just wasn't. It was funny that is true but I don’t know a girl wanting to be a superhero? She was for me a little bit spoiled rich girl but she did try to live in normal environment. I did not read the first book and felt that I’m missing something, maybe that why I didn't like the story so much. And story without writing about any kind of relationship between woman and man is just not for me.
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
December 13, 2015
I was happy when I discovered Sidekick Returns. I had enjoyed the first book in the series, and was keen to see what would happen to Bremy next. This sequel didn't disappoint. It was well-paced, with plenty of action and humour throughout. The Bremy St. James stories make wonderful quick, light reads for urban fantasy fans who enjoy a little chuckle alongside the drama.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley.
January 3, 2016
Received book through NetGalley for an honest review.
I have not read the first book, but I don't think it is needed to enjoy this book.
We learn that Bremy is a sidekick that just helped stop her own father from doing terrible things. She now must decide on who she is. Is she the spoiled rich girl, the sidekick or maybe something else. She must figure this out while trying to stop her father again. But this time her hero also needs saved.
I have not read the first book, but I don't think it is needed to enjoy this book.
We learn that Bremy is a sidekick that just helped stop her own father from doing terrible things. She now must decide on who she is. Is she the spoiled rich girl, the sidekick or maybe something else. She must figure this out while trying to stop her father again. But this time her hero also needs saved.
February 18, 2016
Sidekick Returns is the second book in the Sidekick in the City series. I can see Bremy changing. For the better. She's still all over the place at times, but she's learning! This time she's up against Jenny along with her Dad. Great characters that I want to get to know more. Bart and Queenie are great. And Pierce...sigh... I'm ready for more Bremy!
December 12, 2015
So awesome. The characters are funny, smart and refreshing. I love reading about Bremy! I want to be her friend. This series is my new favorite. I laughed out loud so many times. Can't wait for the next one.
Yucky cover, the book is so much cooler than the trashy cover.
Yucky cover, the book is so much cooler than the trashy cover.
December 6, 2015
Loved!!! Unlike anything else I've read. The story was interesting and the characters are awesome! 100% recommend!
Want to read
May 16, 2019*To Read*
Thoughts:
Bring on the sequel because the first novel blew my mind!
Thoughts:
Bring on the sequel because the first novel blew my mind!
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