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The Last Superhero Kindle Edition

by Astrid 'Artistikem' Cruz (Author), Stacia Rogan (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
Even heroes have the right to bleed...


Everybody knows that Steven S. Waldorf, the last superhero to roam the Earth, died twenty-eight years ago. What everyone ignores is that not only is he still alive, but being kept under the protection of the United State's government.

That until, one night, he finds himself saving a young woman from getting mugged.

Giana is no ordinary twenty-nine year old, though. She's witty, badmouthed, and once she's set her focus on something nothing can make her stray from her goal.

Even if that means putting her life on the line to save the man she's come to know and love from the nightmares that torment him.

Literally.
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  1. Print length
    366 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    December 18, 2014
  5. File size
    1.5 MB
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Editorial Reviews

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"Cruz's voice is the most authentic to emerge from the Caribbean in the digital age. Edgy, smart, tough, she writes with inspired confidence." - Stacey Cochran, author of EDDIE & SUNNY
Chosen as Book of the Month in January by book blogger Ruty over at Reading... Dreaming! "The story was so gripping that made me impossible to stop reading. Each word dragged me more and more into a world where feelings and emotions were palpable and real."

About the Author

Astrid 'Artistikem' Cruz lives in Puerto Rico with her husband, Dalí the cockatiel, MacDuff the grumpy Scottish Terrier, Carola Candela the happy-go-lucky doberman, and Jin-Jing the black ninja cat. Whenever she doesn't have her nose buried in a book, she enjoys writing until the wee hours of the morning, cooking, good music, coffee with friends, independent films, red wine, and riding with her hubby on their motorcycle under the sunny island sky.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00Q9LYH9Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artistikem
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 18, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 91 ratings

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Astrid Cruz

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Astrid 'Artistikem' Cruz always knew writing was one of the things she wanted to do in life. What she didn't know was that it would take over and rule her every breath. She's more than once felt something akin to 'choking on a story' hence her quote: "I write because if I don't, my characters will murder me in my sleep."

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Customers find the book's story compelling with a great premise, and one review mentions it's full of fighting action. Moreover, they appreciate the character development, with one noting the three-dimensional characters. However, the writing style receives mixed feedback, with several customers finding it too jarring.

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18 customers mention "Story quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the story compelling with a good plot and great premise, though some note that the execution could be better.

"...When you think you know who all the players are, think again. This is a fun, don't bother me now I'm reading book that would be great to take..." Read more

"Great story and really wonderful characters. I hope to see another story about the last super hero. You did good. Shirley Collum" Read more

"At first, it's engaging, an interesting plot, with interesting characters, but then it becomes tortured, with prolonged pain and unnecessary scenes..." Read more

"...It has a superhero, a woman that comes to love him, and a society that wants him dead. Wonderful!" Read more

10 customers mention "Readability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it makes the experience more enjoyable.

"This book caught my attention and kept me reading right through to the end...." Read more

"...I hope to see another story about the last super hero. You did good. Shirley Collum" Read more

"...The Last Superhero" is a challenging book, but well worth the effort...." Read more

"Great storyline that could have been a very good book...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting the three-dimensional nature of the characters.

"...That said, I enjoyed the characters and the plot...." Read more

"Great story and really wonderful characters. I hope to see another story about the last super hero. You did good. Shirley Collum" Read more

"At first, it's engaging, an interesting plot, with interesting characters, but then it becomes tortured, with prolonged pain and unnecessary scenes..." Read more

"...It has a superhero, a woman that comes to love him, and a society that wants him dead. Wonderful!" Read more

3 customers mention "Writing style"0 positive3 negative

Customers criticize the writing style of the book, finding it jarring and difficult to read, with one customer noting issues with misspelled words.

"...There is a lot of stream of consciousness that muddies the dialogue. Keeping track of what is going on becomes a bit difficult at times...." Read more

"...And xyz. And abc. And fgh. And rst." The changes in the writing style were too jarring to allow me to enjoy the story much." Read more

"Only because of some misspelled words..." Read more

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  • Elizabeth Nuovo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great concept.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2015
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    This book caught my attention and kept me reading right through to the end. The idea that there really were superheros and that they were an accepted thing at one point was very interesting. But why are we reading about the LAST superhero? This book is not just a story about the individual, but about how we accept -- and don't accept -- people in our society.
    That said, I enjoyed the characters and the plot. A woman gets rescued from an attacker and you feel you might be reading any mystery novel that is out there. But then things take a really strange turn. I don't want to ruin the story for you, but remember that people are not always who they seem to be. When you think you know who all the players are, think again.
    This is a fun, don't bother me now I'm reading book that would be great to take to the beach or on vacation. Also good for escaping that rainy weekend that ruined all your other plans.
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  • harveygirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Only because of some misspelled words
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2015
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    Great story and really wonderful characters. I hope to see another story about the last super hero. You did good. Shirley Collum
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  • Gibraltar
    3.0 out of 5 stars painful
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2015
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    At first, it's engaging, an interesting plot, with interesting characters, but then it becomes tortured, with prolonged pain and unnecessary scenes that don't add anything other than living through a nightmare. it felt like I was watching a horror flick with long drawn out suspense that was awful. Why would anyone want to keep reading this? I felt like I was hitting my head against the wall again and again. Maybe other people will like this, but I found it painful to finish and unsatisfying at the end.
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  • L Peck
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'm exhausted!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2015
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    I don't know when a book has intrigued me more. Cruz has a singular writing style, one I've never encountered before. One that I came to enjoy. "The Last Superhero" is a challenging book, but well worth the effort. It has a superhero, a woman that comes to love him, and a society that wants him dead. Wonderful!
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  • Stan Marshall
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
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    I will admit that for me this book started slow and I almost quit. But I'm glad I persisted to the end. I ended up loving the use of the characters and plot in this book
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  • Chad Jackson
    2.0 out of 5 stars A good story not told well.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
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    Great storyline that could have been a very good book. It is ironic that the main character is an editor of sorts, as this book needed a good editing. There is a lot of stream of consciousness that muddies the dialogue. Keeping track of what is going on becomes a bit difficult at times. A great idea, a great premise, a bit of a struggle to read.
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  • Lin
    5.0 out of 5 stars the last superhero
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2015
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    The Last Superhero was an enjoyable read that brings about a new take on superheroes. The last living superhero has been living in exile until a fateful meeting with human, Giana, changes the course of both of their lives. Action, suspense, a decent helping of romance, and a dash of sass.
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  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Had to put it down.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
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    I actually really liked the book in the beginning but then when it got to the dream sequences and all the fights it was impossible to keep track of who was who doing what to who. This book has such a great premise but it got so confusing that I just to stop and delete it. I have NEVER not finished a book that I had read that much of until this one. It was as if the author just lost it three fourths the way through.
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