Heroine's journey Heroine Complex, bk. 3
If there's one thing Beatrice Tanaka never wanted to be, it's normal. But somehow, her life has unfolded as a series of "should haves". Her powers of emotional projection should have made her one of the most formidable superheroes of all time. And she should have been allowed tojoin her odler sister...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Daw Books,
2018.
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| Series: | Heroine complex ;
3 |
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| Summary: | If there's one thing Beatrice Tanaka never wanted to be, it's normal. But somehow, her life has unfolded as a series of "should haves". Her powers of emotional projection should have made her one of the most formidable superheroes of all time. And she should have been allowed tojoin her odler sister Evie as a full-fledged protector of San Francisco, pulveriizing the city's plethora of demon threats. And this should have led to tons of adventures, excitement, and a generally fabulous life. But Evie and her superheroiens partner, Aveda jupiter, still insist on seeing Bea as the impulsive, tempestuous teenager she use to be - even though she's now a totally responsible twentysomething adutl. And that means they've never given her a chance. And that means Bea is currently living a thoroughly normal life. She works as a bookstore lackey, hangs out with best friends Sam Fujikawa and Leah Kim, and uses her power to calm her workplace's more difficult customers. Sure, she's not technically supposed to be playing with people's mental states. But given the mundanity of her current existence, who ca blame her? When a mysterious being starts communicating with Bea, hinting at an evil that's about to rise up and overtake the city, she seizes the oportunity to finally prove herslef as a hero, hoping to turn her "should haves" into the fabulous life she's always wanted. But gaining that lfie may mean sacrificing everthing - and everyone - she holds dear. |
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| Physical Description: | 377 pages |
| ISBN: | 9780756414412 0756414415 |
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