Even Superheroes Need Image Consultants

SYNOPSIS: She’ll change his image—if they can both stay alive.

Cassie Robinson, junior representative of Power-Up Publicity, is just trying to keep her head down and her career moving. Not easy when she’s required to work with supervillains for the first year of her contract...or else.

But when a new villain client, Mick, announces he’s switching sides, maybe things are looking up. Even if she has to leave her job a bit earlier than the contract and trust a thieving speedster.

Then the heroes find Mick—including the relentless Snailman. And her bosses seem absurdly focused on getting Cassie back.

Caught between the hovering heroes and her menacing company, Cassie must team up with the villain who literally swept her off her feet and whisked her away to his secret lair.

Speaking of which, that lair could use some redecorating…

A fast-paced superhero story with banter, action, a pinch of slow-burn romance, and yes, the infamous Snailman.

GENRE: Superhero

AVAILABILITY: Amazon (ebook, paperback), Barnes & Noble (paperback)

OPENING THOUGHTS: Nobody’s Hero is the fast-paced first novel in The Superhero Publicist series by Janeen Ippolito. This binge-worthy book was a delight to read, and I loved getting to know the characters as they shared their secrets and discovered some fascinating connections from the past, all while dodging the relentless, rule-following Snailman.

ACTION/ADVENTURE: When superpowers are involved, action follows. Cassie faces several tight spots at her office with supervillain clients. The opening hostile interaction immediately sets the tone for her dismal job at Power-Up Publicity, making me root for her escape from the start. Mick’s arrival escalates things; he uses his super speed to outpace heroes, infiltrate Power-Up Publicity, and kidnap Cassie. Much of the first half sees them on the run, dodging would-be rescuers and bad publicity, with Katrina—Cassie’s secret weapon—helping plan escapes and adding humor to the mix.

ROMANCE: If you enjoy slow-burn romance, you’ll love the development between Cassie and Mick. Their personalities highlight each other’s strengths, and their banter is cute and comical. Each has some baggage to deal with, and while first steps are made, neither one is ready to fully enter a serious relationship. In this book, they stick to flirting, reconnecting, and sharing a few kisses. These kisses are brief but firm, typically gentle, but one is described as “intense”. Both characters notice the physical changes in the other from their days as childhood friends and appreciate various physical aspects (hair, height, muscles, etc.) that have changed over the years.

MAGIC: The superpowers in this novel are either inherited through genetics or developed from taking a serum. The serum could have been derived from animal DNA or human DNA. Those who exhibit powers/genetic enhancements are referred to as “genners,” and ordinary people are referred to as “ords”.

FAITH: Cassie comes from an atheist family and met Mick at the Catholic school they both attended. Mick came from a Christian family, but struggles with his faith after his father had an affair. Cassie appears to have found faith even as Mick seems to struggle a bit with his. Both pray and ask God for help during the trials throughout the story.

FINAL THOUGHTS: I was a little nervous that this book would end in a cliffhanger, but the events wrap up nicely and set the stage for a future book in the series. Nobody’s Hero does a wonderful job establishing the characters, developing their origins, and propelling them toward their first real mission as a team. What I liked most about this novel was that the characters felt real. They each faced realistic struggles in their faith, family, and finances as they worked to establish foundations and a future built on trust and respect. I’d recommend Nobody’s Hero to new adult and adult readers as both main characters are in their midtwenties.

This review is featured in the Winter 2025 Edition of Clean Fiction Magazine

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