Not All Himbos Wear Capes: Villainous Things, Book 1

4.5 | 2,274 ratings

Price: 29.66

Last update: 06-17-2024

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Helle Sofie

Good luck finding a more entertaining universe

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024

This book is so much fun. The perfect balance of obsessive love and romance, superhero-y action, and some of the spiciest smut you’ll read.

I think one of my favorite parts about this is how, if you strip back all the action and ‘extra’ stuff going on, you still have a really sweet (and filthy) romance at the center of it all to kinda bring it all home. They’re fated mates so there’s definitely an instant connection, but it doesn’t necessarily read like instalove. Their connection is believable and you can see how they work together basically right away.

Their dynamic is a LOT of fun. Butch is an absolute beefcake of a (younger) man, and he loves to be a good boy for Xander. The mix of mild degradation with praise really works, and both MCs love it. If you’re worried about the degradation warning, I would honestly say there’s not much to worry about (unless it’s a trigger for you), because there’s so much pure affection behind it.

I think I’ve mentioned this previously as well after reading the second book, but the humor is top notch. It’s so on the nose sometimes, especially with the funny hero/villain/character names, that it makes me chuckle every single time. It’s sorta cheesy, but only in the best way. Gentlemen Prefer Villains is still my favorite, but there’s no doubt that this is also a solid 5 stars. Hats off to the author for building this fun universe with lots of smut, and still managing to center it all around a good romance.

Adam and Evil

laughing, crying, kicking my feet

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024

I am so mad at myself for how long this took me to read. I am sure I had this in my kindle for over a year before finally sitting down to read it and oh my god be still my heart. the characters, the romance, the world building?? Rochelle does a fantastic job of building both romantic and narrative tension, you can also tell how much she loves this genre and all the fandom homework she has done to get this world Just Right. this book is to me what fried chicken is to Xander, the perfect comfort food.

Kates_Currently_Reading

Who’s Your Daddy

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024

Butch and Xander meet through a dating app after Xander’s best friend Kai creates a profile for him. Neither one knows that the other one has a secret identity, which makes them enemies. They introduce themselves using their “normie” names rather than their real names, thus hiding their true identities. Their first date goes really well, leading to them going home together.

Butch has never dated a man before, but he is captivated by Xander. Despite being the famous Captain Masculine, he’s submissive in the bedroom calling Xander “Daddy”. Xander, also known as Dr. Anti-Hero, is dominant both in and out of the bedroom and Butch is only too happy to do what he says. They quickly become inseparable, despite nether of them ever having been in a long-term relationship before.

"Not All Himbos Wear Capes" is a captivating novel that revolves around the story of two rivals who unexpectedly connect on a dating app. Xander, a member of the notorious Suarez clan, and Butch, the designated savior of Big City, unknowingly find themselves in a relationship. One of the many things that make this book engaging is Butch's reluctance to use profanity, which adds a layer of humor to the story. The supporting characters in the book are also well-developed and add an intriguing element to the overall plot.

The steamy scenes between the two main characters are incredibly hot and will leave readers wanting more. I personally listened to the audiobook and was thoroughly impressed with the narration. The voice actors did an excellent job of bringing the story to life and made it an enjoyable experience. In conclusion, "Not All Himbos Wear Capes" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good romance novel with a unique and exciting twist. I rate it five stars and would highly recommend it to others.

Linnea Grace

Names are cringe but the story is genuinely good!

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2024

With names like Captain Masculine and Doctor Antihero, I initially thought I was getting into some weird cringe thing that I wasn't sure I'd be able to finish. However, just a few pages in, I was hooked. First, the BDSM rep was well done complete with consent throughout the story. One of my peeves is characters with "shitty Dom" energy and Xan is absolutely not like that. He takes care of Butch, which is a central theme in the story.
The spice level is 10/10. The "Daddy" thing did gross me out, but that's a me thing. I just don't like it. It doesn't take away from the story, so I kept reading.
I liked the side characters, especially Kai and Wolfgang. Wolfy was my favorite so I'm excited to read his book next.

This one is on my top five this year! LOVED

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024

I know the highest rating is 5 stars but that’s not enough so I give this 100 stars. This was so fun and entertaining, I am a fan of superheroes/supervillains, this book reminded me of Deadpool and Megamind, villains that turn into heroes, hilarious and adorable. Loved everything about this, loved the main characters, loved the twists, loved the siblings, Kai the bestie, the turtle, the cat, the spice, the plot, the superpowers, the jokes, the love, the possessiveness… and so much more
Excited for next book

words&blankspaces

3.5 stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023

I really liked this story. Xander and Butch were both likeable and I liked the fated mates angle in conjunction with super heroes. I must say that I did struggle with the pacing of this book. There was a lot of world building and a lot of characters. At around 400 pages, I would have normally been able to finish in 2 days at the most but it took me so much longer. I've never read a book that interested me and bored me at the same time. I do want to read the next book so I guess that's saying something.

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