Super Sales on Super Heroes

This is not a deep story, but a fun one. The main elements that make this story surprisingly great:-Buildup of his own empire from scratch-Villain doing good superhero stuff with villain's flare to it-Some trading-Cool tech/inventions-Light harem action-Character growth/leveling (specifically litRPG style, some will like others won't)-Interesting abilities (typical of the super genre)Only things that really nag me after reading this story:-Start premise was a bit weak, but it was brief and we moved on so that's good-The end. It was done poorly/rushed. Should have had another 10-15 pages setting everything right and tying up loose ends.-The main character getting his hands dirty there at the end. Should have stayed true to form and found a way to get the job done using his own unique talents/characteristics. (Everything after reaching the elevator bottom was garbage.)-Who was really the bad guy here? Yeah we kind of got a vague answer, but the point to the conflict was really vague and glossed over. He's just always under attack for what turns out to be a pretty thin reason that's answered in basically 2 or 3 sentences on a random page towards the end.Despite those few flaws, this is really one of the best books of it's type I've read in a year or two. Not many come out with with these plot elements that are done well. (Similar recent non-super examples would include the Stavin Dragonblessed series by Loren K. Jones, ALICE by Charles Lamb, Wild Wastes by Randi Darren, and Destiny's Crucible by Olan Thorensen.) Keeps you turning the page for sure. Short enough for a half-day read.I don't generally like most "super" stories, but this one was very solid. I'll buy the next in the series without waiting for reviews.

The title alone got my attention when it popped up while browsing Amazon. I grabbed the sample, read the first couple sentences, and bought the full book. Super Sales was one of the most fun reads I've had in ages. I could compare this to the likes of Kim Harrison, who has been one of my favorites since DWW, but I digress. You want to know about Super Sales.Get it. Read it. Don't wait, don't think about it, just do it. This book was like reading a video game, but better. The alternative history/urban fantasy base works in a unique way for Super Sales, not just giving you a "what if" scenario, but giving it to you with a twist that works perfectly. The RPG and even FPS elements were strong, driving the plot and action, and the characters were all unique, even lovable. Yes, I have my favorites.Frankly, I'd absolutely LOVE an open world PC game based on this book. You'd end up with a multi-genre game with near infinite replayability. I know I'd never stop playing it. As it is, I just finished the book and am immediately considering reading it again, starting now. I've never enjoyed a book so much that I started rereading it immediately.Thank you, Mr. Arand. You've got a masterpiece with Super Sales on Super Heroes. Please, please write a sequel. I'll be waiting patiently and looking forward to it.

This book is a great example of how utility powers can be used to amplify everything. The main character can be overpowering with being overpowered.The concept was well developed. The character gets caught up in desperation that steam rolls to success. But being on top makes enemies for no reason than being on top.Great moral examples, without long monologues, about the line between good and bad.Well written. My only regret is that Kit did not get the attention the she deserved as a fascinating and richly developed character. It is nice to see a “harem story” that doesn’t devolve to explicit sex.Great read!

Before I talk about the story itself, I want to say a few words about this new medium of eBooks.I'm aware that many eBook authors are new and don't have the resources that print authors get from publishing houses, and it's the reticence of such monoliths that have prevented other, newer writers from breaking into the markets because of the costs and demands for successful sales. The potential for loss has made the print houses ever more conservative, pretty much sticking solely with established writers.In that respect, Amazon is one way for new writers to break out and become known. There are other, independent ways, but that can take a while. Part of that process, though, is that you do find mistakes, sometimes quite a few, depending on the author's abilities and how much of a support system they have going; and their literary skills can vary, too. Through this system, I've read stories by writers that never would have seen hard print, for printing houses want guaranteed sales before going to the expense of making a real book. In that respect, Arand's book is well-written, and while I did find a handful of errors, the story moves along quite well.On to the book itself, Super Sales on Super Heroes.Even though many of the characters are either superheroes or villains, this story may not be suitable for teens. Aside from slavery, there are descriptions of horrific torture and implications of serious physical abuse, including implied rape. And the main character does include cannibalism as one of the options for those who oppose him. Despite some very tough and sometimes ruthless and questionable choices, I find the story to be a good one.The character realizes that his super ability is impotent on its own, but quickly grows by leaps and bounds when he becomes the the leader of a small group, and then to becoming the head of a corporation of slaves and indentured servants. This may or may not be the author's intention (social satire may or may not have been intended), but there can be some comparisons made between the 9 to 5 job and its many obligations versus being owned as a slave and put to work, yet also given good healthcare, access to schools, training, and education, or even getting super abilities and upgrades, all while contributing to the greater group whole. Such less than savory lives in real life are part of the popularity and need for television and eBooks. But there is also an underlying truth: people will put with a lot -- even accepting the notion of being owned by another person -- if they feel valued and are treated well. The superheroes and super villains that the protagonist takes into his control are given a focus and respect, and they learn to work in the new corporate society that is being built under their leader's direction.Some people have criticisms about the start and the end. I found the start reasonable and believable. When I'm reading a story with a premise, I ask myself or look for such things as -- is it consistent within the given framework? Are the characters distinctive and behave within the personality as described?I did find the physical fight in the final sequences to be questionable, in that when his device becomes damaged, he could have either fully or partially repaired it. However, it might be argued that the character was so furious that he wasn't thinking clearly. Considering the novel spans only a few months, this didn't quite seem consistent with his earlier character. However, there were scenes where the leader, Felix, became more physically active, and by virtue of being the leader, also became more assertive -- perhaps coming to believe what others believed of him. So on that score, I'm willing to cut some slack.On relationships: The main lead, Felix, has no qualms with ordering about the people he buys, even to doing illegal activity; the women themselves, however, are taken care of and treated with respect. This earns him their loyalty and eventually their affection. For those who prefer monogamous relationships, this might cause some difficulty, for while the male lead resists this, the main female leads pressure him to accept their sexual interest. That said, there are no sex scenes, and for the most part, the sexual situations are about the lead talking about and resisting the demand he accept multiple partners.The novel could stand on its own, but it felt like it was setting the stage for subsequent stories, and earlier today I learned that yes, there is a sequel sometime expected this October (2017). So for those who felt the story ending was rushed, it may be that some of the points glossed over may be expanded upon in the follow up tale(s).For some eBook authors, as sales continue to rise, they are getting their chance for hardcopy printing and sales. Kay Elliot and J.L. Bryan are some new writers that I've become fans of, and are seeing such success. My experience with the new genre of LitRPG is a new one; until last month, I'd never even heard of it. And those scenes when character stats are examined might throw some readers off. If it's something you're not familiar with, skim over it. Three new writers whose work I've recently enjoyed are Michael-Scott Earle, Blaise Corwin, and now, William D. Arand.Thank you, Mr. Arand, for an interesting tale. I never thought I'd ever root for a corporation; it's almost anethema to my political beliefs. Still, Legion has its own brand of ethics and earns the loyalty of its members and its readers alike. I'd give it 4.5 out of 5, so I'll do as I was taught with fractions and round up. When the sequel comes out, I'll get that book, too. Recommended.

You'll either really enjoy this work or hate it. It's not for everyone. Call it a guilty pleasure, or an adolescent male power fantasy or whatever. Some of us love this kind of thing, other do not. I'd recommend you don't take it too seriously if you want to enjoy it. I know that a lot of things happen a bit too conveniently for the protagonist, people adjust to the idea of being slaves a bit too easily even if there are reasons some of them are happy about the benefits it gives them. The protag's ability is way too overpowered, even when it limited by being useless to him unless he owns people. There's also a bit of a plot hole where we're being told that he's getting the power to use his abilities by drawing off the abilities of others and they lose the use of those abilities while he's doing this, yet in the later chapters he seems to have full use of all the points his people could give him, with no sign that anyone is being deprived of their abilities in turn. I also found it a little irritating that some heroines who seem important during the first half of the book and who we're encouraged to grow attached too, seem to be abitrarily be ignored, never appearing and only being mentioned occasionally second hand, for numerous chapters. Only being brought back for the dramatic events at the climax of the novel.There are a few problems that the author could improve on, yes. Yet for some reason I couldn't stop reading it in spite of all that and other than those foibles I enjoyed most of it.Like I said, guilty pleasures. I'm likely just indulging my immature side that just wants to imagine having a incredible ability, going from nobody to leading a major power and being surrounded by beautiful young women who'd do anything for me. If that appeals to you too you may enjoy it. So long as you aren't too bothered by the idea of a slightly immoral protag who mainly focuses on how other benefit him unless certain others prick his conscience and make him do the right thing, but would otherwise calmly dispose of anyone who inconveniences him. It also occasionally gets graphic in the violent parts. There's no real sexual content though, for those who are bothered by that. If you find all that offensive though, or are looking something deep and based firmly in real life values and morality, then you'll probably rate it low. Don't say I didn't warn you.

An awesome new series, I love this authors books and this new series does not let down. While it may sound so different from his first series it is if anything even better and so I can't wait for the next book in the series. The one down side is that the last third of the book feels a little more rushed than the rest as it seems to contain less detail than the rest which is a shame but even with that it is still a great book.

A very different background for a super novel. The protagonist is neither a Hero nor a villain in a city that's fallen to rulership by a Villain, instead striving to be 'decent', but coming into conflict with the city's new rulers and external forces attempting to gain the city back for the forces of 'good'.I really enjoyed it and with what seem a number of unfinished threads, expect another in the series.

I enjoyed it a lot. The main character is understandably morally ambiguous and goal driven, but does have definite limits and does have a heart. As the main character gently builds up his empire, you get to learn he's really a sympathetic character living in an unjust world that you just have to root for.

Enjoyed reading this. Plenty of action, and the characters really shine through. Had me laughing out loud a couple of times. Love the Andreas!