Finally finished this book and really quite enjoyed it. Heart warming and action packed.

I am a huge marvel fan but never really got into Black Cats character so really enjoyed this. Not to mention the appearances of other well know. and loved marvel characters.

I do enjoy the new Marvel Heroines series, but this one just didn't resonate with me.

The opening chapters were huge fun, with the constant barrage of cameos and easter eggs. But after the action-packed opening scenes, I found it hard to connect with the protagonist. I don't know a great deal about Black Cat, but she was, if anything, too cocky and egotistical. We get it - you have infinite skills and money. But that didn't endear her to me. Plus her 'sidekicks' were really grating!

This may be an issue with the characters rather than the telling, as the writing was good. I just found myself DNF-ing because I didn't want to spend any more time with them. Sorry!

An excellent story, for Marvel fans and non-fans alike. It abounds with strong, well-defined characters, heroes, villains, a girl so needy we even like her sometimes, lots of action, car chases, and a golden apple that grants wishes. What more could we ask for?
Casey Beck needs to rescue her father, kidnapped by the Maggia to prevent her from serving as a witness in a trial against the son of one of the bosses.
Casey managed to force her own way into Black Cat's team, she managed to convince her to help rescue her father, but she acts like a typical spoiled teenager and does her best to ruin Black Cat's plans.
Anyway, as hateful and unsympathetic as Casey seems to be, she is a necessary evil, which contributes to the development of the story and little by little we learn to love.
I highly recommend this book. They're going to have fun hours following the adventures of Black Cat as he tries to get his claws into that golden apple.
I thank the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
The opinion I have expressed above is based solely on what I think and feel about this book.

I an unable to review this title, as it was archived before I had a chance to download and read it. This feedback is only to stop this title from adversely affecting my netgalley feedback rate. If in the future I have the opportunity to read this title, I will post a proper review here.

I tend to enjoy all that Aconyte puts out, they always seem to get authors who really love the characters and love comics. The plot of this one was a little hit or miss for me, it was very much like 'this person has a lead, we go talk to them, they want the apple' 'we go to the apple, someone steals it', but I thought the personalities of all of the characters was made up for it.

Black Cat: Discord highlights the much loved aspects of Marvels superhero tropes, I thoroughly enjoyed the character building and action based writing throughout. A great read for fans of Marvels heroes, more so for those who want a bit more girl power in their life!

I have been provided with an advance copy of the new Marvel Heroines book Black Cat: Discord by Cath Laura and published by Aconyte Books, so here is the honest review I promised in exchange for the book.

So here is an important disclaimer which is always important to put out there first. I have a casual work contact with Asmodee to demonstrate board games for them in stores and at conventions. Asmodee being the parent company of Aconyte the publisher.

I am going to try my best to not let these things cloud my judgement in this review, but I accept that subconsciously it might.

Also, I won’t lie, I have looked at other reviews to see what others think, so there may be some influences from them in this book review. If I am going to quote them, I will attribute them. But if I forget to, or something is highly influenced by them, and you think I ought to attribute someone, let me know so that I can.

What is Marvel
Look at this point I would bore you with a bit of background to the game/universe, but lets not, you all know the Marvel Universe, if you don’t have you been living under a rock!

The Marvel Heroines series focuses on the female hero’s of the Marvel universe, the other books in the series soi far have all be very very good!

The Story
Focusing on, no surprise, Black Cat, aka Felicia Hardy, the cat burglar extraordinaire of New York and the Marvel universe as a kid turns up on her doorstep needing help to save her father’s life.

As well as that a mytical golden apple has appeared in New York, and despite wanting nothing to do with its wish granting powers, it keeps crossing her path!

The story is very much influenced by Jed MacKays Black Cat run referencing events in those stories quite a lot, and we get cameo appearances from a load of Marvel heroes, Iron Man, Daredevil, Spider-Man and Iron Fist, whilst she fights off Hammerhead, Silvermane, Kingpin and others.

The main thrust of the story is Felicias quest to save the father of her teenage guest, but every lead she tracks down, forces her into the game of the golden apple as both heroes and villains try to grab it.

Conclusion
This is probably one of the strongest Aconyte books published so far, strong, tight story that covers all the bases, keeps you on the edge of your seat and also pulls a few heartstrings too.

Once again Aconyte have great LGBT rep, and with no romantic subplot either as Felicias bisexuality is very much acknowledged, but without forcing a romance.

The strength of this book is absolutly Felicias voice, it comes through very clear and she is absolutly a strong modern woman, who whilst not a hero, has no need for villioany, she cares for thise closest to her, and the interactions with other charcters is just *chefs kiss*

No question, 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Netgalley and Aconyte Books for the ARC of Black Cat: Discord.

Lauria has done a fantastic job with this book. It is a really cool look into one of the coolest Spiderverse characters.

A really enjoyable read, and a beautiful cover!

Thank you Netgalley and Aconyte Books for the opportunity to read this book.

Felicia/Black Cat has always been one of my favorite characters of the spiderverse and reading this book really made me realize just why I love her so much.
The way the author handled Felicia's character and her story was really well done, I overly enjoyed reading this book.
If you love this character as much as I do I totally recommend reading this book.

This was book was really great!! I enjoyed it a lot, loved the characters and the world building. The cover is also so lovely.

Cath Lauria's handling of Black Cat is excellent. She writes Felicia as a competent and charismatic thief who is at home breaking into a vault or attending a gala filled with A-list superheroes.

Unfortunately, I ended up DNF'ing this book. It simply didn't click with me. Despite Lauria's handling, I couldn't get invested in Felicia/Black Cat's story or her motives.

However, I would recommend this book to people that are huge fans of Black Cat and/or Cath Lauria's writing.

First, a bisexual morally grey thief who is also a simp? Sign me up! Second of all, thank you NetGalley and Aconyte for sending me an e-arc of this book.

I have to admit that at first, I didn’t know where it was going and I was really perplexed. I was like “yes, I don’t think it’s going to do it.” But I kept going and I really liked it. The thing that really made me like it, are the characters and their relationship. Felicia and her crew are entertaining, and we can totally see how they care for each other’s, and how they trust each other. Also, Casey was a good surprise and an excellent addition to the team. I just love their dynamics.

And what can I say, I love a good heist story, and there are many heists in this one. It was my first time reading anything with Felicia, aka Black Cat, and I have to admit that I really liked her, and I want to read more about this character and her interactions with the other heroes. Also, I hope a sequel is coming because of the ending.

I had an uncorrected proof so not everything might be in the book in the final version. But there are some things that I didn’t really like, some of the descriptions were too much, I felt like they could have been cut off, or shortened. Also, some action scenes can seem a bit messy.

But most of all, a good book, with suspense. You just have to keep going if you don’t really like it at first.

TW: Violence, Mention of death of a parent, Blood, Murder

I’m a big Marvel fan and loved reading more about Black Cat. A fun story I highly recommend. Five solid stars!

Thanks to NetGalley and Aconyte Books for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is focused on Black Cat, a popular antihero, within Marvel's universe.

I liked seeing her thought process and her two backup dudes had some fun dialogue with her. Her scenes with the panicked teen girl were the most fun by far and wholesome. Fun story!

This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review. Before I could finish reading this book it got archived and there's no way I can review a book I didn't finish reading.

Yes! Marvel's Black Cat fans should make a point of reading Cath Lauria's Black Cat: Discord because it will not disappoint. This continues the trend of taking beloved Marvel heroines and giving them their very own novels.

Felicia Hardy is very good at what she does, namely stealing and putting her wants and needs above all else. The latest shiny to catch her eyes is a mythical golden apple in New York. The power it promises is enough to ensure that Felicia, aka Black Cat, won't be the only one gunning for it.
Naturally, this potential heist is about to get very complicated for Felicia. Not that it's going to stop her. How will she fare against the heroes and villains hunting for the same prize?

Can I just say that I adore the Marvel Heroines line? It gives some of my favorite characters (and side characters) a chance to shine. Next up on the list, we have Black Cat: Discord by Cath Lauria. If you've ever read a Spider-Man comic, the odds are good that you know precisely who Felicia Hardy, aka Black Cat, is.

For the Marvel fans (or newbies) who adore a good heist novel, please, please, please pick up Black Cat: Discord because it will make all your dreams come true. Given that this is Black Cat we're talking about, the heist elements should not be a surprise. Nor should it be surprising to hear how much fun this book was to read.

For those that don't know, Black Cat, aka Felicia Hardy, is a morally gray character stemming from the Marvel Universe. She initially showed up in Spider-Man, though she recently had a series of her own (which was a blast to read – go check it out!). She's a criminal who loves heists, shiny things, powerful tech, and sometimes magical items. In short, she appreciates items of high value and knows how to get her hands on them.

Thus we have the foundation of Black Cat: Discord, as Felicia sets out to snatch the mythical golden apple before anyone else does. Naturally, she goes up against many other players in this universe, as power has a way of attracting people.

Readers should prepare themselves for a lot of laughs, tension, and a shockingly tense and emotional conclusion. Oh! And the LGBTQ+ rep included in Black Cat: Discord was very much appreciated. Now, go read it!

Thanks to Aconyte and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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This was my favorite Aconyte novel yet. I love heist stories. Combine that with the Marvel universe and you have a winner. I really liked that this is set in the current Marvel universe. It references a lot of the events from Jed MacKay's current Black Cat comic. Black Cat encounters a ton of Marvel characters grounding the book. It really feels like an extension of MacKay's run as Black Cat teams up with Spider-Man, Daredevil, Iron Man and Iron Fist while encountering the likes of the Owl, Hammerhead, Silvermane and more. Cath Lauria really did her homework.

The story is two fold. Felicity decides to help a teenager whose Dad has been kidnapped. Meanwhile, there's an apple that grants wishes floating around New York City and everyone wants it except Black Cat. Unfortunately for her, she keeps getting sucked into going after it. I absolutely love Felicity Hardy's character in this. She comes across extremely likable and self-sufficient. After reading this, I'd love to see Marvel give Lauria some comics to write.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Felicia Hardy is known for her sticky fingers, so when the rumors of a golden apple that grants wishes she sets her sights on finding out more. After learning that the apples grant wishes at the demise of the wisher, she swears off having anything to do with them. She has no choice but to go against her own whishes when young girl breaks into her apartment asking for her help. The request? Find/Steal a golden apple in order to help her rescue her father. What could go wrong when the Black Cat crosses the path of monsters and heroes alike?

This was a fun, quick read that weaves itself into the Marvel universe and your heart. Felicia is everything you want Catwoman to be and more. She's beautiful, sarcastic, agile, and crazy smart...and that's not including her ability to cause others bad luck. The story is well structured and the pacing is second to none. I was nervous requesting this from the publisher as I'm not a huge Marvel fan, but this story makes me want to read further into it. I have nothing bad to say about this novel and highly recommend it to anyone!

Age range for this novel is 10+, it's fun and kids will be able to relate with Casey(the girl seeking Felicia's help) and those who love a good anti hero will devour page after page. Five golden apples from this reviewer, as it's everything I could wish for and more!

Felicia Hardy is having a rough week. She had a runs-in with the mythological golden apple that the entire world has been going rabid over and now an ex-villain's teenage daughter is convinced she can help find her missing father.

Look, I always enjoy a begrudging caretaker trope. I really enjoyed some of the interactions between Casey, Firestrike's daughter, and Felicia.

But I had three main issues with this book.
1. The writing is sometimes extremely heavy-handed. It is clunky and the dialogue is sometimes extremely cringey.
2. I'm not the biggest fan of magic in superhero stories. I would have preferred something more grounded than a magic apple that grants a wish.
3. At some points, it felt like the book was just listing off Marvel characters so you'd go "wait I love Spider-Man!" (There was a cute scene with Danny Rand, and she teams up with Spider-Man and Daredevil at one point. But we get cameos from Dr. Strange, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, etc. It was a bit much.)

This was a very cute story that really showed off both Black Cat's skills as a thief, as a woman in a male-dominated industry (both as a crime fighter and a criminal), and her empathy towards others. She is shown in a different light than in other pieces, with her two "thugs" aka friends/family that take care of her at home, and the teenage girl that she tries to help in finding her father.