Rating: 4đ
Static/Cling by Jaime Samms is another in the Subpar Heroes multi-author series about a group of people who have specific abilities that have been deemed just not âsuperâ enough for high level status. Theyâre subpar heroes or heroes whose abilities are diminished in some respects.
Samms story involves a group of characters, first a pair of friends/lovers that eventually ends up as a triad when they find the third that completes them. Along the way, a team of like minded and powered characters is formed, thereâs a scary mission to undertake, and an evil villain to be foiled.
Static/Cling has terrific characters, interesting storylines, and the potential for additional novels, packed as it is with loose ends and underdeveloped plot lines and character elements.
I really enjoyed it.
Characters like Bjorn Bielke, âelectricity runs through my bodyâ and Leif, his best friend/lover and personal current discharge unit, who end up working for SPAM (the superhero agency) where all the rest of their future team is working, are great in their respective roles. Also fascinating, if not equally well developed, is Kassian, IT SPAM specialist, but heâs more. What exactly is not delved into.
The developing Bjorn/Leif/Kassian romance is interesting in how the author pulls it off and it makes sense for all the people involved. This could have taken up more of the plot, especially since Leif and Kassian each need more narrative development than is given towards the end.
Sal, Robert (two more intriguing members of this found family) as well as actual family members, contribute to a action packed, emotionally driven story.
Only the fact that Samms had left unexplored or unresolved some major plot lines at the end of the story did I feel unsatisfied with the finish and HFN given to the characters.
Perhaps, like other writers, Samms intends to revisit this universe. At any rate, if you are enjoying the series and are a fan of the author, I recommend reading Static/Cling (Subpar Heroes story) by Jaime Samms. Itâs very entertaining.
Subpar Heroes series- 15 books:
đˇThe Accidental Necromancer by Liv Rancourt
đˇBehind the 8-Ball by A. E. Wasp
đˇTransparent Is a Color by Kaje Harperâ¤ď¸
đˇImpossible Things by Alexa Land
đˇMy Not-So-Super Blind Date by Allison Temple â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
đˇAn Ex-Hero’s Guide to Axe Handling by Jenn Burke â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
đˇIn The Nick of Time by Elle Keaton
đˇStatic/Cling by Jaimie Samms
đˇSpiritual Guidance Not Required by Jacy Braegan 8/1/2024
đˇWhat Could Go Wrong? By Toshi Drake 8/6/2024
đˇLicense to Chill by Chantal Mer 8/8/2024
đˇCode Name Dolittle by Lynn Michaels. 8/22/2024
đˇSigned, Iâm Yours! By Rhys Lawless 8/29/2024
đˇA Taste of Danger by Morgan Brice. 9/5/2024
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Blurb:
Best friends Bjorn and Leif help each other out. Whether itâs blowing off some steam in bed (as friends do), or helping each other find a new job, theyâve always been there for eachother. So when Leif points out an ad for a janitor team at SPAM itâs a perfect fit.
Bjorn will be able to work where his strange ability to gather static electricity wonât be a problem, and Leif will still be by his side to make sure nothing bad happens.
Turns out, Bjorn should have read the fine print.
Working at SPAM is like no other job theyâve ever had, and then there is Kassian. Tacitern. Unfriendly. Half computer geek, half muscle-head, heâs way more appealing than he has any right to be, and maybe the spark between them theyâve often looked for but never found.
But Kassian the computer geek is clear. He doesnât need any more friends, and he doesnât need a lover, never mind two. Kassian the muscle head has a different take on the idea.
When they have to track down a missing computer file and stop a madman from ruining the lives of everyone at SPAM, itâll take the whole team, a multi-layered plan, and no small amount of luck to succeed.
It will also take the three of them combining their skills to stay alive and save, not just the day, but each other.
Static/Cling is a part of the multi-author Subpar Superheroes MM romance series.
⢠Publisher: Jaime Samms (July 30, 2024)
⢠Publication date: July 30, 2024
⢠Language: English
⢠File size: 3301 KB
⢠Print length: 237 pages
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