A low-level supervillain inherits his boss's evil empire and tries to run it incompetently. Scalzi brings humor and heart to a story about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, exploring found family and what happens when you're thrust into responsibility you never wanted.
What readers sayAbout Starter Villain.
Hilarious and surprisingly touching. The part where he realizes his boss actually cared about him made me laugh and feel sad at once.
Loved the chaos of running a villain corporation badly. Made me think about how random people end up in power over their heads.
Clever premise and fun characters. Sometimes the humor overshadowed the emotional moments, but it was still really enjoyable.
The relationships between the evil employees felt real despite the absurdity. I got invested in whether they'd stay friends.
Genuinely funny but also has depth about accepting help and building a team. Reminded me that you don't have to be competent to matter.
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