Review: Must Read...enthralling
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 22, 2013
This ebook Wearing the Cape: The Beginning contained the first 13 chapters of Wearing the Cape: A Superhero Story.  The story grabbed me right away as it introduced Hope Corrigan, a young woman who is covered by the debris of a falling bypass (due to the acts of a supervillain) and gains superpower that gives her extra-human strength and the ability to fly.  Many years before, "the Event" caused blackouts and power failures along with the introduction of superpowers.  These powers are presented in some humans when they are in danger and their bodies find ways to cope and adapt to the situation to save themselves.Hope's world is turned upside down as she is introduced to her new powers, learns that her own father has super-abilities, and she becomes the sidekick (trainee) to Atlas, one of the first - and most well known - superheroes since "the Event".I like how Atlas describes superheroes as following:"We're not gods, Astra.  We're glorified emergency response professionals, rescue workers, and civilian contractors to the police when other superhumans are involved.  Half the time all we get to do is the cleanup.  Leave the counter-terrorism to the pros."I loved everything about it.  I'm sad that I only got the first 13 chapters.  I'd love to read more and continue through the series.  When I first saw the cover and read the synopsis, I was expecting a graphic novel (which would make this even cooler!) but it is written in novel format.There are some great plot twists in the story that I'd love to read through to the end.  It makes you wonder what is going to happen and who to trust.  Great writing!  It's a rare event when I can start reading a book and can't guess at the plot line and ending.For a fun read and for all people out there who love superhero stories, this is a great book to check out!  I wouldn't mind having it on my shelf.