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Heroes: 12/12
Villains: 12/12
Energy cells: 23
Portal heroes: 1/1 Dr. Watson; 1/1 Tonto
Bonus: 1/1 Free Spirit; 1/1 Nova/Frankie Raye; 1/1 Avengers Mansion; 1/1 Bishop Publishing; 1/1 Massachusetts Academy; Tarot 1/1; Bora 1/1
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Heroes:
Bucky 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Camp Lehigh: Slaughterhouse-Five library
**2. Special Operations: Smoke and Iron buddy read series/own
**3. Winter Soldier: Half a Soul
Toro 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Sickly Parents: Natural Beauty library
**2. Mutant… no, wait, Inhuman…: Dead Letter Days series, library
**3. Back From the Dead: Green Fuse Burninglibrary
Hawkeye II 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Not-So-Idle-Rich: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me library
**2. Fighting Back: The Sanatorium library
**3. Good Idea! Mind if I Take It?: Draakenwood series/own
War Machine 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Marine: Sword and Pen series/own.
**2. Big Metal Boots to Fill: The Princess Diaries library
**3. Armor: Automatic Reload library
Falcon 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Social Worker: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches library
**2. Wings: a character has wings A Court of Frost and Starlight library. series.
**3. Mental Link: The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right ku
Jubilee 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Gymnast: 40-Love library
**2. Vampire: An Education in Malice library
**3. Single Mom: Nightwatching
Brawn/Cho 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Genius: The Devotion of Suspect X library
**2. Chosen of the Gods: The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King KU, series. mortal and god spend time together
**3. It’s Not Easy…: Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands own, series
Demolition Man 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Wrestler: The Fury
**2. Addict: A Study in Drowning own
**3. Mental Health Issues: You Remind Me of You: A Poetry Memoir library
Rick Jones 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Gamma Bomb: Heavy Oceans KU
**2. Nega-Bands: On the Chase series, OD
**3. The Resistance- read a book set in some kind of dystopian future Edge of Collapse ku
Wong 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Bald is Beautiful: The Do-Over hair - own
**2. Mystic Servant: Deosil library, series finish
**3. Bleeker Street: Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror own
Patriot II 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Family Legacy: Crooked House own pb
**2. Team Leader: Murder at Haven's Rock library. series
**3. Shield: Legends & Lattes own UK pb. shield on the cover.
Viv Vision 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Intangibility: The Spite House
**2. Android/Synthezoid: The Wild Robot own
**3. Natural Hacker: a computer on the cover. Teach Me library
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Villains:
SABERTOOTH December 1st-Dec 31 3/3
**1. Claws:Hunted library
**2. Mutant Massacre: You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight library
**3. Healing Factor: Walking to Aldebaran library
MR. MIND Nov 1-Nov 3 3/3 DEFEATED
**1. Mind Control: An Academy for Liars audio own
**2. Worm: Weyward own
**3. Telekinesis: Revelator: A novel library
THE RADIOACTIVE MAN October 3/3 DEFEATED
**1. China: Heart of the Sun Warrior own it + audio
**2. Radioactive: The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women own kindle & audio
**3. Thunderbolts: The God of the Woods redemption. own
Dr. Light September 3/3 DEFEATED
**1. Haunted: a ghost (entity) as a major part of the story, someone or someplace is haunted by a ghost (entity), mostly white cover. We Used to Live Here library
**2. Brain Damage: Love on the Brain library
**3. Light Powers: Gaslight Hades ebk own
BARON MORDO August 3/3 DEFEATED
**1. Nobleman: The Footman and I library
**2. Tibet: a mountain on the cover. The Last Murder at the End of the World buddy read/own
**3. Summoner: Black Hat, White Witch KU. demons
ZOOM July 1-July31 3/3 DEFEATED
**1. FBI: Bridged ku
**2. Profiler: A Study in Scarlet Women
**3. Paralyzed: Vanished ku
Enchantress June 1-30 3/3 DEFWATED
**1. Immortal: The Vampire Knitting Club library
**2. Seductress: The Wallflower Wager series/library.
**3. Illusion: City of Illusions library
Black Manta May 1-31 3/3 DEFEATED
**1. Death of Arthur Jr: Bridge to Terabithia a young child dies, library audio
**2. Treasure Hunter: Daughter of the Siren Queen series, library
**3. Helmet Blaster: Ghost Station library. space helmet on the cover
MR. HYDE April 1-April 30 3/3 DEFEATED
**1. Obsessed by the Story: someone reading on the cover. Book Lovers pb, own
**2. Special Formula: The Lost Apothecary library
**3. Legacy: someone’s parentage is important to the story I Married a Naga ku, series
MASTER MAN March 1-31 3/3 Defeated
**1. Power Failure: Fall very dark scene cover KU, series
**2. Nazis: The War That Saved My Life library audio
**3. Arranged Marriage: Happily Never After own hb
Nebula Man Feb 1-29 3/3 Defeated
**1. Sometimes, the Bad Guy Wins: The Girl Who Drank the Moon library
**2. Starfield: Voyage of the Dogs library
**3. Servant of the Queen: The Queen's Gambit library
Knockout Jan 1-31 3/3 Defeated
**1. Redhead: Divine Rivals own
**2. Bi: A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel sexuality. own
**3. Strange Visitor From…: Love Code own
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Portal & Bonus Heroes:
WINTER BONUS Nov 1-Dec 31
Marvel / Bora 3/3 Completed
**1. Russian: Daughter of Smoke & Bone library
**2. Dancer: One Dance with a Duke library
**3. Frigid Wind: The Darkest Winter ebk own
Tarot Oct/Halloween Bonus 3/3 Completed
**1. French girl: Anna and the French Kiss library audio
**2. Pick A Card: The Ex Hex
**3. Always In Motion Is…: a prediction is important to the story The Raven King
Free Spirit July ONLY 3/3 Recruited
**1. Sexist: Arch-Conspirator library
**2. To Fight AIM: Animal Farm library
**3. The Hotline: Landline library
NOVA/FRANKIE RAYE June 16 - Sept 2 3/3 RECRUITED
**1. Step Father Issues: It Happened One Summer library
**2. Firepower: How Can I Help You library
**3. Herald of Galactus: there’s an omen of a disaster about to occur Middle of the Night omen sentence at the very beginning of the book
Tonto 3/3 August 25 onward Portal Hero RECRUITED
**1. Scout: Upright Women Wanted audible/own
**2. Native: A History of My Brief Body library ebk
**3. Tracker: following any kind of trail is important to the story Boundary Waters audible
Dr. Watson 3/3 June 12 onward Portal Hero RECRUITED
**1. Physician: James Herriot's Animal Stories library
**2. Veteran: Love in the Afternoon
**3. Widower: The Widow of Rose House library
Avengers Mansion (ruins) 3/3 COMPLETED
**1. Stark Mansion: If We Were Villains ku
**2. Maria Stark Foundation: Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail library
**3. Among The Ruins: ruins on the cover. Something Human
Bishop Publishing 3/3 COMPLETED
**1. 1924: 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week library
**2. Derek: Return to Us
**3. Out of Business: Top Secret
Massachusetts Academy 3/3 COMPLETED
**1. Academy: The Dove in the Belly own
**2. Young Students: teens The Boy Who Cried Bear series. library.
**3. Sentinel Attack: The Dolls library
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MarvelHeroes: 11/12
Villians: 11/12
Energy Cells: 1
Energy Cells:
The Eyre Affair
Bucky 1/3
1. Camp Lehigh- read a book set on a military installation, where a fort or military camp is important to the story, or with some kind of military base, camp, facility, or building on the cover. Words of Radiance?
2. Special Operations- read a book where a major character is a special operative for his or her government, where an elite military or paramilitary team is a major part of the story, or with some kind of secret agent/commando on the cover.
Toro 3/3 - R
Hawkeye II 3/3 - R
War Machine 3/3 - R
Falcon 3/3 - R
Jubilee 3/3
Brawn/Cho 3/3 - R
Demolition Man 3/3 - R
Rick Jones 3/3 - R
Wong 3/3
Patriot II 3/3 - R
Viv Vision 3/3 - R
***PORTAL HEROES***
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Dr. John Watson (6/12/24-end of year) 3/3
Tonto 1/3
2. Native- read a book with a Native American/Indian as a major character, where something having to do with Native Americans is important to the story, or with a Native American on the cover.
3. Tracker- read a book where a major character is an expert tracker, where following any kind of trail is important to the story, or with a tracker on the cover or “Track” or “Tracker” in the title.
***LOCATION BONUSES***
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Avengers Mansion (ruins)
1. Stark Mansion- read a book where a large house is important to the story, with “mansion” in the title, or with a large house, not an office building or anything along those lines, on the cover. What Moves the Dead
2. Maria Stark Foundation- read a book where a charity is important to the story, where a major character works for a charity, or with something associated with a charity on the cover.
3. Among The Ruins- read a book where ruins are important to the story, where a building is destroyed during the course of the story, or with some kind ruins or ruined building on the cover.
Bishop Publishing 3/3
Massachusetts Academy 1/3
1. Academy- read a book set at a school, where a school has a major effect on the story, or with a school of any kind on the cover. The Golden Enclaves
3. Sentinel Attack- read a book that has killer robots in it, where a group is ambushed and most of them are killed, or with the survivor of an attack on the cover.
***Bonus Heroes***
NOVA/FRANKIE RAYE (6/16/24 - 9/2/24) 3/3
Free Spirit (7/1/24 - 7/31/24) - Not Completed
1. Sexist- read a book where a major character has a bias against the opposite sex, where someone espouses sexist views throughout the story, or with something sexist on the cover.
2. To Fight AIM- read a book where there’s a huge conspiracy, where a subversive organization is part of the story, or with agents of an evil organization on the cover.
3. The Hotline- read a book where volunteers make a big difference to something important, where a phone call is important to the story, or with a phone of any kind on the cover.
Tarot Oct. 1st - 31st 3/3 - R
WINTER BONUS Nov 1-Dec 31
Marvel / Bora
1. Russian- read a book with a major character that is Russian, with at least one important scene set in Russia, or something Russian on the cover.
2. Dancer- read a book where a major character is a dancer, where dancing is in some way important to the story, or with a dancer/someone dancing on the cover.
3. Frigid Wind- read a book where there’s a major storm in the story, where cold weather is important to the story, or with snow or ice on the cover.
Villains 11/12Knockout Jan 1-31 3/3 - D
Nebula Man February 1-February 29 3/3 - D
MASTER MAN March 1-March 31 3/3 - D
MR. HYDE April 1-April 30 3/3 - D
Black Manta 3/3 - D
Enchantress June 1 - 30 3/3 -D
ZOOM July 1-July31 3/3
BARON MORDO 3/3 - D
Dr. Light September 1- September 30 3/3 - D
THE RADIOACTIVE MAN Oct 1-Oct 31 0/3
1. China- read a book where a major character is Chinese, with at least one major scene in China, or with something Chinese on the cover. The Girl with the Ghost Eyes or The Duke Who Didn't
2. Radioactive- read a book where radiation is important to the story, where someone is exposed to radiation, or with something radioactive on the cover. Luminous or Radioactive
3. Thunderbolts- read a book where a villain tries to reform, where redemption is important to the story, or with a prison, jail, or iron bars on the cover. When Among Crows
MR. MIND Nov 1-Nov 30 3/3
SABERTOOTH December 1st-Dec 31 3/3
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Team DCHeroes 12/12
Bonus heroes plus HQ: 5
Villains: 12
Energy Cells:
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Heroes:
Robin 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Circus Acrobat: Hemmeligheder
*2. He’s So Punny!: Skylandet
*3. Red, Yellow, and Green: Du siger det ikke
Speedy II 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Sex Worker: Filled
*2. HIV Positive: Færdig med Eddy Bellegueule
*3. Vengeance Denied: Svin
Aqualad II 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Land of Enchantment: Tankehviskeren fra Lagunaøerne
*2. Bad Father: Arrows of the Queen
*3. Out and Proud: Membraner
Kid-Flash 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Blue Valley: papirhjerter
*2. Speedster: Monstret I New York
*3. New and Improved: Boble
Sand/Sandy 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. What Dreams May Come…: The Dragon Reborn
*2. Monstrous Accident: Sjæletyven
*3. Team Detective: Ulveflok i fare
Dyna-Mite 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Power Rings: Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Ruling the World
*2. Death of TNT: Missionen i London
*3. Teacher’s Pet: Hamlet og Ofelia
Superboy 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Wait, Which One Are You?: Red Seas Under Red Skies
*2. Hero of Hawaii: Djævelens Rev
*3. I Think I’m A Clone Now: De fremmede
Mary Marvel 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Twin Sister: Oceanernes hemmelighed
*2. With One Magic Word: American Gods
American Gods (lightning on cover)
*3. Power of the Gods: Drømmesteren bind 1+2
Snapper Carr 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Betrayer: Bedrag
*2. Teleport: Helte på afveje
*3. …and Cheetah? Really?: Rejsen til dyrehviskernes land
STRIPE 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Time Lost: Tidsdyret
*2. Chauffeur: Alt for Pipper Villumsen
*3. Growing Family: I går
Flamebird 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Tennis Star: Fodboldprofeten
*2. Famous Cousin: Whisperworld – Flugten til ørkenen
*3. Started Off with a Crush: Kioli
Wonder Girl II 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Gauntlet of Ares: Merlin og kannibalen
*2. Donna is My Hero: Vi skulle have været løver
*3. Mom’s Magic Touch: Tårnvagterne
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DC Summer bonus hero now - September 2nd:
SUN BOY 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Nuclear Accident: Children of the Dust
*2. Public Relations: House of Sky and Breath
*3. 31st Century: De ansatte
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WINTER BONUS Nov 1-Dec 31
Polar Boy 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Youngest Legion Applicant: Demon Copperhead
*2. Purple Costume: Pet
*3. Aren’t You A Little Short…: Hammered
Halloween bonus hero - October 1-31
Black Alice 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Kill the Dealers: 2036 - Det indre flammehav
*2. Power Thief: The Republic of Thieves (Gollancz) by Scott Lynch (31-Jul-2014) Mass Market Paperback
*3. Goth: Pestblomster
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Portal hero(es):
Kato II 3/3 RECRUITED
*1. Master Martial Artist: Red Country
*2. Family Tradition: Arrow's Flight
*3. Love The Hat: SPOR 1: Den, der hvisker, lyver
Dyno-Mutt 0/3
1. Dog- read a book where a dog is important to the story, where a dog is a major character, or with a dog on the cover.
2. Telescoping Limbs- Read a book where a character can stretch their limbs, where someone gets stretched out in some way, or with someone shapeshifting in some way on the cover.
3. Enhanced Senses- read a book where a character has enhanced senses, where someone can sense things others can’t, or with someone using any kind of sense-enhancing device on the cover (telescope, speaker, etc).
Magic's Pawn
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DC Locations now - December 31st:
Titans Tower 3/3 CONSTRUCTED
*1. Island: SPOR 2: Ingen røg uden ild
*2. Landmark: Villa Tempus
*3. Ferry: Kildens udspring
Gabriel’s Horn 0/3
1. Nightclub- read a book that’s set in a nightclub, where a nightclub is the site of an important scene, or with any kind of club (entertainment venue, not weapon or card suit) on the cover.
2. Restaurant- read a book that’s set in a restaurant, where a restaurant is where a major scene takes place, or with a restaurant on the cover.
3. All That Jazz!- read a book where music is important to the story, where a major character is a musician, or with a musician on the cover.
USS Argus 0/3
1. Zbik- read a book where terrorists are part of the story, where there’s any kind of terrorism attack, or with any kind of terrorist on the cover.
2. Satellite- read a book where a satellite is important to the story, where a major scene occurs on a satellite, or with a satellite on the cover.
3. Government Funded- read a book where a government has control of a special team, where supers are answerable to a government agency, or with any kind of building, group, or agent funded by a government on the cover.
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Villains:
Knockout - January 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. Redhead: HeartCore
*2. Bi: HOMO sapienne
*3. Strange Visitor From…: The Ninth Rain
Nebula Man - February 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. Sometimes, the Bad Guy Wins: Impossible Creatures
*2. Starfield: Universets helte
*3. Servant of the Queen: Klassens dronning
MASTER MAN - March 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. Power Failure:Den Lærde
*2. Nazis: Håbets rejsende
*3. Arranged Marriage: Arranged Wolf Bride
Mr. Hyde April 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. Obsessed by the Story: Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero
*2. Special Formula: Jekyll og Hyde genfortalt
*3. Legacy: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Black Manta May 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. Death of Arthur Jr: Slangen & Skyggeridderne
*2. Treasure Hunter: The Sword Thief
*3. Helmet Blaster: The Bitter Twins
Enchantress June 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. Immortal: Føniks - den udødelige
*2. Seductress: Lejlighed 13B - Sasha
*3. Illusion: The Illusion
ZOOM July 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. FBI: Firekeeper’s Daughter
*2. Profiler: Natteravnen
*3. Paralyzed: Harpy's Flight
BARON MORDO August 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. Nobleman: How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying
*2. Tibet: Aldrig for evigt
*3. Summoner: Balancens vogter
Dr. Light September 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. Haunted: Pigen på loftet
*2. Brain Damage: Vilddyr
*3. Light Powers: splinter af lys
THE RADIOACTIVE MAN October 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. China: Kejserens hemmelighed
*2. Radioactive: Gæld
*3. Thunderbolts: Njálas fortælling
MR. MIND November 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. Mind Control: Arrow's Fall
*2. Worm: Tissemyrens bid: Antboy 1
*3. Telekinesis: Exit Strategy
SABERTOOTH December 3/3 DEFEATED
*1. Claws: Meow
*2. Mutant Massacre: Klovn
*3. Healing Factor: Magic's Pawn
Team MarvelHeroes: 4/12
Villains: 0/12
Energy cells:
Portal heroes:
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Heroes:
Bucky (2/3)
1. Camp Lehigh- read a book set on a military installation, where a fort or military camp is important to the story, or with some kind of military base, camp, facility, or building on the cover.
✔Toro (3/3)
✔Hawkeye II (3/3)
War Machine (1/3)
3. Armor- read a book where someone wears special armor, where armor is important to the story, or with someone in armor on the cover.
Falcon (2/3)
2. Wings- read a book where a character has wings, where someone can fly because of some kind of tech (not in a plane or helicopter), or with a winged character on the cover.
Jubilee (2/3)
1. Gymnast- read a book where a major character is a gymnast, is an Olympic level athlete or actually competes in the Olympics, or has some kind of sports competition on the cover.
Brawn/Cho (1/3)
2. Chosen of the Gods- read a book where a mortal is given a quest by a god, where a mortal and a god spend time together, or with a god or demigod on the cover.
3. It’s Not Easy…- read a book where a character has green skin or hair, where a character has a skin color that isn’t usual for their race, or with a mostly green cover.
Demolition Man (1/3)
1. Wrestler- read a book where a major character is some kind of professional fighter, where the entertainment industry is important to the story, or with any kind of entertainer or fighter on the cover.
2. Addict- read a book where a major character has a substance abuse problem, where drugs play a part in the story, or with anything to do with drugs or addiction on the cover.
Rick Jones (2/3)
1. Gamma Bomb- read a book where a bomb is a big part of the story, where there’s a powerful explosion that affects the story, or with a bomb or an explosion on the cover.
Wong (1/3)
1. Bald is Beautiful- read a book where a major character is bald, where someone is noted for their hair, or with a bald person on the cover.
2. Mystic Servant- read a book where a magician or sorcerer has some kind of servant, where someone willingly serves someone more powerful than they are, or with any kind of servant on the cover.
✔Patriot II (3/3)
✔Viv Vision (3/3)
Team DCHeroes 0/12
Bonus heroes
Villains
Energy Cells:
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Heroes:
Robin 0/3
[] Circus Acrobat- read a book with at least one major scene at a circus, where a major character is either an acrobat or a circus performer, or with anything circus related on the cover.
[] He’s So Punny!- read a book where a major character is noted for wisecracking, where a major character is noted for their sense of humor, or with any kind of comedian on the cover.
[] Red, Yellow, and Green- read a book where a character is noted for wearing bright clothes, where someone shows their legs a lot, or with a brightly colored cover.
Speedy II 0/3
[] Sex Worker- read a book with any kind of sex worker (I’ll broaden it and include strippers, and no, they’re not technically sex workers) as a major character, with at least one scene in some kind of brothel, or a sex worker, brothel, or some kind of red-light- district on the cover.
[] HIV Positive- read a book where a major character has a serious illness, where someone has a potentially deadly disease, or with someone with a chronic illness on the cover.
[] Vengeance Denied- read a book where someone is talked out of killing someone for revenge, where someone is blamed for someone else’s death, or with “revenge” or “vengeance” in the title, or with some scene of revenge on the cover.
Aqualad II 0/3
[?] [?][] Land of Enchantment- read a book set in a desert, with a major scene set in a desert, or with a desert, or sand, on the cover.
[] Bad Father- read a book where someone is the child of a villain, where a child ends up on the opposite side of something important from either or both parents, or with a parent and child in some kind of conflict on the cover.
[] Out and Proud- read a book with a major character that’s LBGTA, where someone is open about their sex life, or with anyone LBGTA on the cover.
Kid-Flash 0/3
[] Blue Valley- read a book set in a small town, where a small town is important to the story, or with a mostly blue cover.
[] Speedster- read a book where someone can move faster than human, where speed is important to the story, or with something fast on the cover.
[] New and Improved- read a book where someone surpasses their mentor/teacher, where someone learns to use new abilities, or with a student and mentor on the cover.
Sand/Sandy 0/3
[] What Dreams May Come… read a book where dreams are important to the story, where a character has dreams that are important to the story, or with “dream” in the title or some kind of dreamer on the cover.
[] Monstrous Accident- read a book where a character is changed into a monster, where an experiment goes wrong, or with some kind of monster on the cover.
[] Team Detective- read a book where a major character is a skilled investigator, with a detective as a major part of the story, or with any kind of detective on the cover.
Dyna-Mite 0/3
[] Power Rings- read a book where a ring has any kind of power, where jewelry is important to the story in some way, or with “ring” in the title or a ring on the cover.
[] Death of TNT- read a book where someone’s mentor dies, where there’s a car accident that’s significant to the story, or with some kind of vehicular accident on the cover.
[] Teacher’s Pet- read a book where a teacher is important to the story, where a teacher is close with a student, or with a teacher and/or a student on the cover.
Superboy 0/3
[] Wait, Which One Are You?—read a book where characters share a title or name, where there are different versions of the same character, or with someone wearing a leather jacket on the cover.
[] Hero of Hawaii- read a book set in Hawaii, where a major scene occurs in Hawaii, or with “Hawaii” in the title or an island on the cover.
[] I Think I’m A Clone Now- read a book where clones are important to the story, where a major character is any kind of clone or magical duplicate, or with “clone” in the title or a clone on the cover.
Mary Marvel 0/3
[] Twin Sister- read a book where there are any kinds of twins in the story, where twins are important to the story, or with twins on the cover or “twins” in the title.
[] With One Magic Word- read a book where a word has power, where something magical happens when a word is spoken, or with lightning on the cover.
[] Power of the Gods- read a book where a character gets an ability or a blessing from a god, where gods figure into the story, or with a god on the cover.
Snapper Carr 0/3
[] Betrayer- read a book where someone betrays a cause they once believed in, where someone is tricked into betraying friends or allies, or with some kind of traitor on the cover or the word “Betrayal” or “Traitor” in the title.
[] Teleport- read a book where someone can teleport, where someone gains a new power later in life, or with something/someone that can teleport on the cover.
[] …and Cheetah? Really?- read a book with a very unlikely couple in it, where people from opposite sides of a conflict get together, or with a feline character of some kind on the cover.
STRIPE 0/3
[] Time Lost- read a book where someone is displaced in time, where someone spends at least most of the story in a time not their own, or with a clock or time machine on the cover.
[] Chauffeur- read a book where the main character is an expert driver, where driving is important to the story, or with a limo on the cover.
[] Growing Family- read a book where a major character has step kids, where a child is born to a family during the course of the story, or with a family scene on the cover.
Flamebird 0/3
[] Tennis Star- read a book with a professional athlete as a major character, where sports is important to the story, or with some kind of sports star on the cover.
[] Famous Cousin- read a book where someone has a famous relative, where someone follows in the footsteps of an older family member, or with some kind of mentor/mentee pairing on the cover.
[] Started Off with a Crush- read a book where someone having a crush on someone is important to the story, where a crush provides motivation to do something that changes their life, or with a couple on the cover.
Wonder Girl II 0/3
[] Gauntlet of Ares- read a book where someone gets powers from a magic item, where magic items are important to the story, or with some kind of armored glove or gauntlet on the cover.
[] Donna is My Hero- read a book where someone has an idol, where someone meets a hero of theirs, or with some kind of hero on the cover.
[] Mom’s Magic Touch- read a book where a parent can control a child’s powers, where special heritage plays a part in the story, or with a mother and daughter on the cover.
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Villains:
Knockout - January 0/3
[] Redhead- read a book where a major character has red hair, where hair is somehow important to the story, or with a woman with long hair on the cover.
[] Bi- read a book where a major character is bisexual, where someone’s sexuality is important to the story, or with a bi character on the cover.
[] Strange Visitor From…- read a book where a major character is an alien, where someone spends a lot of time on a planet that’s not the one they were born on, or with any kind of alien on the cover.
Team MarvelHeroes Recruited: 11
Bonus Heroes Recruited: 2
Villains Defeated: 6
Locations Visited: 3
Energy Cells Earned: 7
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HEROES
✔ Bucky 3/3
[X] Camp Lehigh: The Things They Carried
[X] Special Operations: The Well of Ascension
[X] Winter Soldier: Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism
✔ Toro 3/3
[X] Sickly Parents: The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness
[X] Mutant… no, wait, Inhuman…: Mislaid in Parts Half-Known
[X] Back From the Dead: Bookshops & Bonedust
✔ Hawkeye II 3/3
[X] Not-So-Idle-Rich: Starling House
[X] Fighting Back: Iveliz Explains It All
[X] Good Idea! Mind if I Take It?: The Shakespeare Requirement
✔ War Machine 3/3
[X] Marine: The Hero of Ages
[X] Big Metal Boots to Fill: Dear Committee Members
[X] Armor: Fire & Blood
✔ Falcon 3/3
[X] Social Worker: A Galaxy of Sea Stars
[X] Wings: The UFO Experience: Evidence Behind Close Encounters, Project Blue Book, and the Search for Answers
[X] Mental Link: Cut Loose!
✔ Jubilee 3/3
[X] Gymnast: Mascot
[X] Vampire: The Coldest Touch
[X] Single Mom: The Will of the Many
✔ Brawn/Cho 3/3
[X] Genius: The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum
[X] Chosen of the Gods: The Dark is Rising
[X] It’s Not Easy…: On Cats
✔ Demolition Man 3/3
[X] Wrestler: Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood
[X] Addict: Something Like Home
[X] Mental Health Issues: Louder Than Hunger
✔ Rick Jones 3/3
[X] Gamma Bomb: The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler-Colonial Conquest and Resistance, 1917-2017
[X] Nega-Bands: Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement
[X] The Resistance: On Palestine
✔ Wong 3/3
[X] Bald is Beautiful: You Remind Me of You: A Poetry Memoir
[X] Mystic Servant: King of Shadows
[X] Bleeker Street: Another Brooklyn
✔ Patriot II 3/3
[X] Family Legacy: The Space We're In
[X] Team Leader: The English Experience
[X] Shield: Artemis
Viv Vision 1/3
[X] Intangibility: Greenglass House
[ ] Android/Synthezoid: Artificial Condition
[ ] Natural Hacker: All Systems Red
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BONUS HEROES
✔ Portal Hero - Dr. Watson 3/3
[X] John Watson, MD: Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing, and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon
[X] Veteran: Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid
[X] Widower: The Ice Dragon
✔ 4th of July - Free Spirit 3/3
[X] Sexist: Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice
[X] To Fight AIM: Trex
[X] The Hotline: Averil Offline
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LOCATIONS
✔ Avengers Mansion (ruins) 3/3
[X] Stark Mansion: What Feasts at Night
[X] Maria Stark Foundation: Pictures of Hollis Woods
[X] Among The Ruins: Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
✔ Bishop Publishing 3/3
[X] 1924: A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - Present
[X] Derek: The Firefly Summer
[X] Out of Business: If These Wings Could Fly
✔ Massachusetts Academy 3/3
[X] Academy: Deephaven
[X] Young Students: Creep: Accusations and Confessions
[X] Sentinel Attack: A Night in the Lonesome October
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VILLAINS
✔ January - Knockout 3/3
[X] Redhead: Ellen Outside the Lines
[X] Bi: Imogen, Obviously
[X] Strange Visitor From…: The Hynek UFO Report: The Authoritative Account of the Project Blue Book Cover-Up
✔ February - Nebula Man 3/3
[X] Sometimes, the Bad Guy Wins: The Final Empire
[X] Starfield: Project Hail Mary
[X] Servant of the Queen: Arrows of the Queen
✔ March - Master Man 3/3
[X] Power Failure: Ellie Engle Saves Herself
[X] Nazis: The War That Saved My Life
[X] Arranged Marriage: The Best Man
✔ April - Mr. Hyde 3/3
[X] Obsessed by the Story: Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero
[X] Special Formula: Beating Back the Devil: On the Front Lines with the Disease Detectives of the Epidemic Intelligence Service
[X] Legacy: The War I Finally Won
✔ May - Black Manta 3/3
[X] Death of Arthur Jr: We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America
[X] Treasure Hunter: The Manifestor Prophecy
[X] Helmet Blaster: The Lion of Mars
✔ June - Enchantress 3/3
[X] Immortal: This Immortal
[X] Seductress: The Summer I Turned Pretty
[X] Illusion: The Fire's Stone
✔ July - Zoom 3/3
[X] FBI: The X-Files: Goblins
[X] Profiler: Forever Is Now
[X] Paralyzed: The Door in the Wall
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ENERGY CELLS
Team MarvelHeroes:12/12
Villains: 12/12
Energy cells: 15
Portal heroes: 2/2
Bonus: 7/7
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Heroes:
Bucky ***Recruited***
[X] Camp Lehigh- some kind of military building on the cover The Unhappy Medium
[X] Special Operations- an elite military team is a major part of the story. Two Necromancers, an Army of Golems, and a Demon Lord
[X] Winter Soldier- a MC has an artificial limb Girl of Flesh and Metal
Toro ***Recruited***
[X] Sickly Parents- a character has an older relative that is ill The Curse of Chalion
[X] Mutant… no, wait, Inhuman… - someone finds out they belong to a different family than they thought The Land of the Undying Lord
[X] Back From the Dead- someone believed dead is revealed to be alive Tigana
Hawkeye II ***Recruited***
[X] Not-So-Idle-Rich- money is important to the story Who Sent Clement?
[X] Fighting Back- a victim The Gravedigger’s Son and the Waif Girl
[X] Good Idea! Mind if I Take It?- a title is passed on The Bristling Wood
War Machine ***Recruited***
[X] Marine - someone joins some kind of armed forces - The Bone Shard Daughter
[X] Big Metal Boots to Fill- someone takes over a difficult job from someone else Very Important Corpses
[X] Armor- someone in armor on the cover Templar Steel
Falcon ***Recruited***
[X] Social Worker- a MC works to help other people Daggerspell
[X] Wings- a winged character on the cover.Judas the Hero (The Black Museum, #1).
[X] Mental Link- a mostly red cover. A Man With One of Those Faces
Jubilee ***Recruited***
[X] Gymnast- a MC is a gymnast Ace of Shades
[X] Vampire- vampires play a major part in the story Empire of the Damned
[X] Single Mom- a single mother is a major character The Citadel of Weeping Pearls
Brawn/Cho ***Recruited***
[X] Genius- intelligence is a big part of the story. The Coordinate
[X] Chosen of the Gods- a mortal and a god spend time together Small Gods
[X] It’s Not Easy…- a character has green skin Legends & Lattes
Demolition Man ***Recruited***
[X] Wrestler- the entertainment industry is important to the story Play of Shadows
[X] Addict- drugs play a part in the story The Element of Death
[X] Mental Health Issues- a MC has any kind of mental health issues Beyond Redemption
Rick Jones ***Recruited***
[X] Gamma Bomb- an explosion on the cover. Ryan Time: Ryanverse Book 19
[X] Nega-Bands- some kind of accessory or jewelry is important to the story Rath's Deception
[X] The Resistance- set in some kind of dystopian future, where a rebellion fights a vastly more powerful force The Mercy of Gods
Wong ***Recruited***
[X] Bald is Beautiful- a MC is bald The Last Best Hope
[X] Mystic Servant- a magician or sorcerer has some kind of servant Two Necromancers, a Bureaucrat, and an Elf
[X] Bleeker Street- set in New York City The City We Became
Patriot II ***Recruited***
[X] Family Legacy- someone’s grandfather is important to the story Descendant
[X] Team Leader- there’s a group with a definite leader The Dragon Revenant
[X] Shield- a shield on the cover King of Scars
Viv Vision ***Recruited***
[X] Intangibility- with any kind of a ghost. The Screaming Staircase
[X] Android/Synthezoid-an android as a MC The Forever Life
[X] Natural Hacker- computer hacking playing a significant part of the story The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage
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Portal Heroes:
Dr. Watson ***Recruited***
[X] a MC is a physician Stardoc
[X] Veteran- a MC is a military veteran The Oldest Starfighter: A Military Sci-Fi Series
[X] Widower- with “widow” in the title Black Widow
Tonto ***Recruited***
[X] Scout- horse on the cover Sheepfarmer's Daughter
[X] Native- a Native American as a MC Blood Cross
[X] Tracker- MC is an expert tracker Marked by Magic
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Bonus:
Nova/Frankie Raye - ***Recruited***
[X] Step Father Issues- a step-parent’s actions make things harder for their step child - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
[X] Firepower- someone has fire-based powers - The Blood Alchemist
[X] Herald of Galactus- something that can travel between planets on the cover - Revenger
Avengers Mansion (ruins) Location Bonus ***Recruited***
[X] Stark Mansion- a large house is important to the story Keeper of Enchanted Rooms
[X] Maria Stark Foundation- MC's work for a charity- The Charity Shop Detective Agency
[X] Among The Ruins- ruins on the cover- Hymn of the Ancients/
Bishop Publishing ***Recruited***
[X] 1924- “24” in the title Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
[X] Derek- book with a distant father character The God of the Woods
[X] Out of Business- MC has a business that is important to her Ferromancer
Massachusetts Academy ***Recruited***
[X] Academy- set at a school Hell Bent
[X] Young Students- the MC is a teenager The Golden Enclaves
[X] Sentinel Attack-the survivor of an attack on the cover Moon Dance
Free Spirit *** Recruited ***
[X] Sexist- someone espouses sexist views- Roadside Picnic
[X] To Fight AIM- a subversive organization is part of the story- The Swords of Haven: A Hawk & Fisher Omnibus
[X] The Hotline- a phone call is important to the story Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Tarot - Oct *** Recruited ***
[X] French girl- MC is from France The Elusive Elixir
[X] Pick A Card- with any kind of card on the cover Wilde Magic
[X] Always In Motion Is…- where a prediction is important to the story Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Bora - Winter Bonus *** Recruited ***
[X] Russian- scenes set in Russia- A History of What Comes Next
[X] Dancer- dancing is important to the story- The Bees
[X] Frigid Wind- snow on the cover- And Put Away Childish Things
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Villains:
Knockout Jan ***Defeated***
[X] Redhead- a MC has red hair Chain of Gold
[X] Bi - someone’s sexuality is important to the story Sovereign
[X] Strange Visitor From…- a MC is an alien Thrawn
Nebula Man Feb ***Defeated***
[X] Sometimes, the Bad Guy Wins- someone sacrifices themselves to save others The Girl of Ink and Stars
[X] Starfield- a cover that shows outer space. Lost Time
[X] Servant of the Queen- “queen” in the title. The Queen's Gambit
Master Man Mar ***Defeated***
[X] Power Failure- someone loses their powers The Broken Eye
[X] Nazis- has authoritarians in it (Nazis, fascists, etc.) Lightning
[X] Arranged Marriage- an arranged marriage as part of the story Empire of Sand
MR. HYDE April ***Defeated***
[X] Obsessed by the Story- a character’s favourite story gets mentioned over and over The Eyre Affair
[X] Special Formula- someone creates a special chemical formula The Final Formula
[X] Legacy- an inherited item on the cover The Perfect Brew
Black Manta May ***Defeated***
[X] Death of Arthur Jr- a young child dies Prince of Thorns
[X] Treasure Hunter-a MC hunts for treasure Fortress of the Lost Amulet
[X] Helmet Blaster- someone has a unique weapon Darkspell
Enchantress June ***Defeated***
[X] Immortal- a MC is extremely long lived The Law
[X] Seductress- a man and woman on the cover The Emperor's Edge
[X] Illusion- “illusion” in the title Illusion
Zoom - July ***Defeated***
[X] FBI- a MC works for the FBI Winter's Gifts
[X] Profiler- a MC has some kind of specialized psychological knowledge The Mermaids Singing
[X] Paralyzed-someone can’t walk without help The Ables
Baron Mordo - Aug ***Defeated***
[X] Nobleman- a MC is part of the nobility King of Thorns
[X] Tibet- a mountain on the cover Fire Ant
[X] Summoner- demons are important to the plot The Painted Man
Dr. Light - Sept ***Defeated***
[X] Haunted- “Ghost” in the title The Whispering Skull
[X] Brain Damage- “brain” in the title The Idiot Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains What Your Head is Really Up To
[X] Light Powers- someone controls light in some way The Blood Mirror
Radio Man - Oct ***Defeated***
[X] China- MC is Chinese Iron Widow
[X] Radioactive- radiation is important to the story Ex-Communication
[X] Thunderbolts- iron bars on the cover The Prison Healer
Mr. Mind - Nov ***Defeated***
[X] Mind Control- MC can use mind control on others- The Traitor God
[X] Worm- insect on the cover- The Change
[X] Telekinesis- someone has telekinesis- Halfheroes
Sabertooth - Dec ***Defeated***
[X] Claws- with any kind of claws on the cover A Day of Fallen Night
[X] Mutant Massacre- where a mass killing is important to the story Ancillary Justice
[X] Healing Factor- someone survives something that should have killed them Walking to Aldebaran
DCRobin
1. Circus Acrobat- read a book with at least one major scene at a circus, where a major character is either an acrobat or a circus performer, or with anything circus related on the cover.
2. He’s So Punny!- read a book where a major character is noted for wisecracking, where a major character is noted for their sense of humor, or with any kind of comedian on the cover.
3. Red, Yellow, and Green- read a book where a character is noted for wearing bright clothes, where someone shows their legs a lot, or with a brightly colored cover.
Speedy II
1. Sex Worker- read a book with any kind of sex worker (I’ll broaden it and include strippers, and no, they’re not technically sex workers) as a major character, with at least one scene in some kind of brothel, or a sex worker, brothel, or some kind of red-light- district on the cover.
2. HIV Positive- read a book where a major character has a serious illness, where someone has a potentially deadly disease, or with someone with a chronic illness on the cover.
3. Vengeance Denied- read a book where someone is talked out of killing someone for revenge, where someone is blamed for someone else’s death, or with “revenge” or “vengeance” in the title, or with some scene of revenge on the cover.
Aqualad II
1. Land of Enchantment- read a book set in a desert, with a major scene set in a desert, or with a desert, or sand, on the cover.
2. Bad Father- read a book where someone is the child of a villain, where a child ends up on the opposite side of something important from either or both parents, or with a parent and child in some kind of conflict on the cover.
3. Out and Proud- read a book with a major character that’s LBGTA, where someone is open about their sex life, or with anyone LBGTA on the cover.
Kid-Flash
1. Blue Valley- read a book set in a small town, where a small town is important to the story, or with a mostly blue cover.
2. Speedster- read a book where someone can move faster than human, where speed is important to the story, or with something fast on the cover.
3. New and Improved- read a book where someone surpasses their mentor/teacher, where someone learns to use new abilities, or with a student and mentor on the cover.
Sand/Sandy
1. What Dreams May Come… read a book where dreams are important to the story, where a character has dreams that are important to the story, or with “dream” in the title or some kind of dreamer on the cover.
2. Monstrous Accident- read a book where a character is changed into a monster, where an experiment goes wrong, or with some kind of monster on the cover.
3. Team Detective- read a book where a major character is a skilled investigator, with a detective as a major part of the story, or with any kind of detective on the cover.
Dyna-Mite
1. Power Rings- read a book where a ring has any kind of power, where jewelry is important to the story in some way, or with “ring” in the title or a ring on the cover.
2. Death of TNT- read a book where someone’s mentor dies, where there’s a car accident that’s significant to the story, or with some kind of vehicular accident on the cover.
3. Teacher’s Pet- read a book where a teacher is important to the story, where a teacher is close with a student, or with a teacher and/or a student on the cover.
Superboy
1. Wait, Which One Are You?—read a book where characters share a title or name, where there are different versions of the same character, or with someone wearing a leather jacket on the cover.
2. Hero of Hawaii- read a book set in Hawaii, where a major scene occurs in Hawaii, or with “Hawaii” in the title or an island on the cover.
3. I Think I’m A Clone Now- read a book where clones are important to the story, where a major character is any kind of clone or magical duplicate, or with “clone” in the title or a clone on the cover.
Mary Marvel
1. Twin Sister- read a book where there are any kinds of twins in the story, where twins are important to the story, or with twins on the cover or “twins” in the title.
2. With One Magic Word- read a book where a word has power, where something magical happens when a word is spoken, or with lightning on the cover.
3. Power of the Gods- read a book where a character gets an ability or a blessing from a god, where gods figure into the story, or with a god on the cover.
Snapper Carr
1. Betrayer- read a book where someone betrays a cause they once believed in, where someone is tricked into betraying friends or allies, or with some kind of traitor on the cover or the word “Betrayal” or “Traitor” in the title.
2. Teleport- read a book where someone can teleport, where someone gains a new power later in life, or with something/someone that can teleport on the cover.
3. …and Cheetah? Really?- read a book with a very unlikely couple in it, where people from opposite sides of a conflict get together, or with a feline character of some kind on the cover.
STRIPE
1. Time Lost- read a book where someone is displaced in time, where someone spends at least most of the story in a time not their own, or with a clock or time machine on the cover.
2. Chauffeur- read a book where the main character is an expert driver, where driving is important to the story, or with a limo on the cover.
3. Growing Family- read a book where a major character has step kids, where a child is born to a family during the course of the story, or with a family scene on the cover.
Flamebird
1. Tennis Star- read a book with a professional athlete as a major character, where sports is important to the story, or with some kind of sports star on the cover.
2. Famous Cousin- read a book where someone has a famous relative, where someone follows in the footsteps of an older family member, or with some kind of mentor/mentee pairing on the cover.
3. Started Off with a Crush- read a book where someone having a crush on someone is important to the story, where a crush provides motivation to do something that changes their life, or with a couple on the cover.
Wonder Girl II
1. Gauntlet of Ares- read a book where someone gets powers from a magic item, where magic items are important to the story, or with some kind of armored glove or gauntlet on the cover.
2. Donna is My Hero- read a book where someone has an idol, where someone meets a hero of theirs, or with some kind of hero on the cover.
3. Mom’s Magic Touch- read a book where a parent can control a child’s powers, where special heritage plays a part in the story, or with a mother and daughter on the cover.
Villains
Knockout Jan 1-31
Knockout
1. Redhead- read a book where a major character has red hair, where hair is somehow important to the story, or with a woman with long hair on the cover.
2. Bi- read a book where a major character is bisexual, where someone’s sexuality is important to the story, or with a bi character on the cover.
3. Strange Visitor From…- read a book where a major character is an alien, where someone spends a lot of time on a planet that’s not the one they were born on, or with any kind of alien on the cover.
DC Sidekicks TeamSUMMARY:
Heroes: 3/12
Villains: 0/12
Portal Heroes: None Acquired
Summer Bonus: 0/1
Landmarks: 0/3
Energy Cells: 1/24
HEROES: (3/12)
(22/36 components)
Robin (1/3)
✔ 1. Circus Acrobat- read a book with at least one major scene at a circus . . . (Far From the Madding Crowd)
2. He’s So Punny!- read a book where a major character is noted for wisecracking, where a major character is noted for their sense of humor, or with any kind of comedian on the cover.
3. Red, Yellow, and Green- read a book where a character is noted for wearing bright clothes, where someone shows their legs a lot, or with a brightly colored cover.
Speedy II (1/3)
1. Sex Worker- read a book with any kind of sex worker (I’ll broaden it and include strippers, and no, they’re not technically sex workers) as a major character, with at least one scene in some kind of brothel, or a sex worker, brothel, or some kind of red-light- district on the cover.
✔ 2. HIV Positive- read a book . . . where someone has a potentially deadly disease . . . (Estoril, a war novel)
3. Vengeance Denied- read a book where someone is talked out of killing someone for revenge, where someone is blamed for someone else’s death, or with “revenge” or “vengeance” in the title, or with some scene of revenge on the cover.
Aqualad II (2/3)
1. Land of Enchantment- read a book set in a desert, with a major scene set in a desert, or with a desert, or sand, on the cover.
✔ 2. Bad Father- read a book where someone is the child of a villain . . . (The Castle of Otranto)
✔ 3. Out and Proud- read a book with a major character that’s LBGTA . . . (The Activist)
(recruited!) Kid-Flash (3/3) ✘
✔ 1. Blue Valley- . . . or with a mostly blue cover. (Monstrilio)
✔ 2. Speedster- read a book where someone can move faster than human . . . (Artificial Condition)
✔ 3. New and Improved- read a book where someone surpasses their mentor/teacher . . . (Oil and Marble
(recruited!) Sand/Sandy (3/3) ✘
✔ 1. What Dreams May Come… read a book where dreams are important to the story, where a character has dreams that are important to the story, or with “dream” in the title or some kind of dreamer on the cover. (The Creeper
✔ 2. Monstrous Accident- read a book where a character is changed into a monster . . . (Where the Wild Ladies Are)
✔ 3. Team Detective- read a book where a major character is a skilled investigator ... (When We Were Orphans)
Dyna-Mite (1/3)
1. Power Rings- read a book where a ring has any kind of power, where jewelry is important to the story in some way, or with “ring” in the title or a ring on the cover.
2. Death of TNT- read a book where someone’s mentor dies, where there’s a car accident that’s significant to the story, or with some kind of vehicular accident on the cover.
✔ 3. Teacher’s Pet- read a book where a teacher is important to the story... (Quicksand)
Superboy (2/3)
1. Wait, Which One Are You?—read a book where characters share a title or name, where there are different versions of the same character, or with someone wearing a leather jacket on the cover.
✔ 2. Hero of Hawaii- read a book . . . an island on the cover. (Make Room! Make Room!)
✔ 3. I Think I’m A Clone Now- read a book where . . . a major character is any kind of clone (All Systems Red)
Mary Marvel (1/3)
✔ 1. Twin Sister- read a book where there are any kinds of twins in the story, where twins are important to the story, or with twins on the cover or “twins” in the title. (The God of Small Things)
2. With One Magic Word- read a book where a word has power, where something magical happens when a word is spoken, or with lightning on the cover.
3. Power of the Gods- read a book where a character gets an ability or a blessing from a god, where gods figure into the story, or with a god on the cover.
(recruited!) Snapper Carr (3/3) ✘
✔ 1. Betrayer- read a book where someone betrays a cause they once believed in (Moon of the Crusted Snow)
✔ 2. Teleport- read a book where someone can teleport . . . (Midnight Robber)
✔ 3. …and Cheetah? Really?- read a book with a very unlikely couple in it (Journey by Moonlight)
STRIPE (2/3)
✔ 1. Time Lost- read a book where someone...spends at least most of the story in a time not their own... (The Eyre Affair)
2. Chauffeur- read a book where the main character is an expert driver, where driving is important to the story, or with a limo on the cover.
✔ 3. Growing Family- read a book . . . where a child is born to a family during the course of the story (My Work)
Flamebird (1/3)
1. Tennis Star- read a book with a professional athlete as a major character, where sports is important to the story, or with some kind of sports star on the cover.
2. Famous Cousin- read a book where someone has a famous relative, where someone follows in the footsteps of an older family member, or with some kind of mentor/mentee pairing on the cover.
✔ 3. Started Off with a Crush- read a book where . . . a crush provides motivation to do something that changes their life . . .(The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store)
Wonder Girl II (2/3)
1. Gauntlet of Ares- read a book where someone gets powers from a magic item, where magic items are important to the story, or with some kind of armored glove or gauntlet on the cover.
✔ 2. Donna is My Hero- read a book where . . . where someone meets a hero of theirs . . . (Swing Time)
✔ 3. Mom’s Magic Touch- read a book where . . . special heritage plays a part in the story (The Bone Shard Daughter)
PORTAL HEROES: (0/0)
VILLIANS: (0/12)
May Villian - Black Manta (1/3)
✔ 1. Death of Arthur Jr- read a book where a young child dies, where someone threatens to kill a child, or with a child in danger on the cover. (Umami)
2. Treasure Hunter- read a book where a major character hunts for treasure, where treasure plays a part in the story, or with some kind of treasure on the cover.
3. Helmet Blaster- read a book where someone wears a specialized helmet, where someone has a unique weapon, or with a helmet on the cover.
SUMMER BONUS: (0/1)
Sun Boy (0/3)
1. Nuclear Accident- read a book where there’s some kind of nuclear accident, where someone is exposed to radiation, or with anything radioactive on the cover.
2. Public Relations- Read a book where a major character works in public relations, where someone uses their good looks to their advantage, or with a very good-looking person on the cover, or someone in PR on the cover.
3. 31st Century- read a book set in the future, where someone travels to the future, or with something futuristic on the cover.
LANDMARKS: (0/3)
Titans Tower (0/3)
1. Island- read a book set on an island, where a major scene takes place on an island, or with some kind of island setting on the cover.
2. Landmark- read a book where a very distinctive building plays a part in the story, where a landmark is important in some way, or with some kind of unique or distinctive building on the cover.
3. Ferry- read a book with a ferry in the story, where a ferry is important in some way, or with a ferry or other boat on the cover.
Gabriel's Horn (0/3)
1. Nightclub- read a book that’s set in a nightclub, where a nightclub is the site of an important scene, or with any kind of club (entertainment venue, not weapon or card suit) on the cover.
2. Restaurant- read a book that’s set in a restaurant, where a restaurant is where a major scene takes place, or with a restaurant on the cover.
3. All That Jazz!- read a book where music is important to the story, where a major character is a musician, or with a musician on the cover.
USS Argus (0/3)
1. Zbik- read a book where terrorists are part of the story, where there’s any kind of terrorism attack, or with any kind of terrorist on the cover.
2. Satellite- read a book where a satellite is important to the story, where a major scene occurs on a satellite, or with a satellite on the cover.
3. Government Funded- read a book where a government has control of a special team, where supers are answerable to a government agency, or with any kind of building, group, or agent funded by a government on the cover.
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Does anyone have any book recommendations for Nebula Man "Sometimes the Bad Guy Wins"?
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The Final Empire?
Audrey wrote: "Kate wrote: "Does anyone have any book recommendations for Nebula Man "Sometimes the Bad Guy Wins"?"The Final Empire?"
Oh perfect - that has been sitting on my TBR for over a decade. Thank you!
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Kate wrote: "Does anyone have any book recommendations for Nebula Man "Sometimes the Bad Guy Wins"?"The Girl Who Drank the Moon and several Dresden Files books.
Audrey wrote: "You haven't read it yet?? Scandalous! (Just kidding with you.)"Lol I know, I know. I actually haven't read ANY Brandon Sanderson, which is nuts as a fantasy fan. February will be the start of a journey :P
Melanie wrote: "Kate wrote: "Does anyone have any book recommendations for Nebula Man "Sometimes the Bad Guy Wins"?"The Girl Who Drank the Moon and several Dresden Files books."
Thank you! I totally forgot about that in The Girl Who Drank the Moon - loved that book.
Hello,I'm looking for recommendation for Falcon - Social Worker.
I have really no idea of a book that fits that prompt. I'm re-posting it here in case that can help:
''read a book where a major character works to help other people, where social work or the public good is a major part of the story, or with a social worker or activist on the cover, or the word “social” in the title.''
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Fannie wrote: "I'm looking for recommendation for Falcon - Social Worker..."Fiction:
1. The Hate You Give
2. The House in the Cerulean Sea
3. The Final Empire
Nonfiction:
1. The Body's Keepers: A Social History of Kidney Failure and Its Treatments
2. To the End of June: The Intimate Life of American Foster Care
3. The Lost Children of Wilder: The Epic Struggle to Change Foster Care
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No. The raven is the school mascot. There is a pet raven but not what I would consider a character.
I was thinking of A Wrinkle in Time.
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That's a good one, and I haven't read it in years.
Shawnie wrote: "Audrey wrote: "Shawnie wrote: "For those who have read Maggie Steifvater's The Raven Boys, are any of the characters ravens or shapeshifters? I really want to read it for the winged..."I was going to use The Cloud Roads before I ended up doing a buddy read with a friend that fit (fun, silly buddy read, but wouldn't recommend for solo).
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I've been thinking about trying her other series. Thanks, Kate.
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Wayland wrote: "I've enjoyed everything I've read/listened to so far by Steifvater. And Bill Paxton is a great narrator."Oh totally - I love the Raven Cycle, they just don't have a winged character in them.
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*pushing up Stiefvater in the tbr priority*
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Audrey wrote: "The Cloud Roads is really boring, I should warn you, though it would fit."Oh that's disappointing. I love her Murderbot series so had high hopes...
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I've been fighting off a reading slump so boring is not what I need right now. Thanks for the heads up.
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Hi hivemind!I need help. I'm scrambling to defeat Mr. Hyde and with little over a week left, I am looking for shorter books - middle grade or the like is great (I'm a childrens' librarian, so ...)
I need books for:
1. Obsessed by the Story- read a book where someone is obsessed with a particular story, where a character’s favorite story gets mentioned over and over, or with someone reading on the cover.
and
3. Legacy- read a book where someone inherits something special from a parent, where someone’s parentage is important to the story, or with an inherited item on the cover.
Hit me with ideas. Thanks :)
Johanne wrote: "Hi hivemind!I need help. I'm scrambling to defeat Mr. Hyde and with little over a week left, I am looking for shorter books - middle grade or the like is great (I'm a childrens' librarian, so ...)..."
1. I asked my middle school librarian friend about this because I'm also short on time, and she highly recommended Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero.
The Lost Library would also fit, but she wasn't wowed by it like she was the first.
Parable of the Sower and Un Lun Dun would also fit but are more standard length books.
3. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter is a YA book some friends have loved and just under 10 hrs on audio, which if you're like many of us and listen sped up, isn't too bad.
A House with Good Bones is a great spooky novella that fits inheritance.
Planet Earth Is Blue is a fantastic, short MG book about a nonverbal autistic MC learning to live with her new adoptive parents, which I think fits the spirit of "parentage is important." Get ready to have all the emotions.
Johanne wrote: "Hi hivemind!I need help. I'm scrambling to defeat Mr. Hyde and with little over a week left, I am looking for shorter books - middle grade or the like is great (I'm a childrens' librarian, so ...)..."
I used Thornyhold for Legacy. It is a really short (200 pages), easy-to-read gothic romance if you are into that type of thing. The main character inherits the house on the cover. I enjoyed it.
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Legacy -- The False Prince, which isn't too long, or Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25, which is a quick book.
Thanks a lot everyone!I think I'll try Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero and A House with Good Bones, they sound untriguing and are available as both audio and ebooks via my library, so that's also a factor :D
... okay a House with good bones was not available after all ...
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I have read several books now for Bucky - Camp Lehigh that didn't turn out to fit. As a reminder, it needs to be:- set on a military installation
- fort or military camp is important to the story
- some kind of military base, camp, facility, or building on the cover
1. Would The Things They Carried fit for this?
2. Is there a book you know fits that you enjoyed & would recommend?
Kate wrote: "I have read several books now for Bucky - Camp Lehigh that didn't turn out to fit. As a reminder, it needs to be:- set on a military installation
- fort or military camp is important to the story
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I haven't done that one yet but I am probably going to use Words of Radiance since a good majority of the story is set in a military installation. The Things They Carried would probably work for a fort or military camp being important to the story just by the fact that this is where those people lived and survived during the war.
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