Mockingbird: Strike Out is an adventure novel from the Aconyte Marvel line. It takes a bit from tv's Agents of SHIELD and the comics. Bobbi joins up with Lance Hunter for a fast-paced, action-packed spy thriller. Marvel fans will want to pick up this exciting novel. The characters are a lot of fun and the story has plenty of intrigue and suspense.

Maria Lewis brings her trademark blend of wit, action, and intrigue to the forefront in "Mockingbird: Strike Out," a thrilling espionage tale featuring S.H.I.E.L.D. super-spy Bobbi Morse. Set against the backdrop of international espionage, this novel takes readers on a high-stakes journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected alliances.

As Bobbi Morse grapples with the aftermath of her divorce from Hawkeye, she finds herself embroiled in a new mission that takes her from the streets of LA to the UK. Teaming up with the snarky and handsome Lance Hunter, Bobbi must confront her past while racing against time to stop a nefarious plot to weaponize the original Super-Soldier Serum.

Lewis effortlessly immerses readers into the world of S.H.I.E.L.D. with her dynamic storytelling and vivid prose. From pulse-pounding action sequences to clever banter between characters, every page crackles with energy and suspense. Bobbi Morse shines as a formidable protagonist, balancing her intelligence and strength with vulnerability and depth. Her journey of self-discovery and redemption adds layers of complexity to the narrative, making her a compelling and relatable heroine.

What sets "Mockingbird: Strike Out" apart is its seamless integration of superhero elements with classic espionage tropes. Lewis deftly navigates the intricate web of intrigue, keeping readers guessing until the very end. The chemistry between Bobbi and Lance sizzles on the page, adding an extra layer of tension and excitement to the narrative.

Furthermore, Lewis's exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and redemption adds depth and resonance to the story. As Bobbi confronts her past and grapples with the consequences of her actions, readers are treated to a character-driven narrative that is as emotionally compelling as it is action-packed.

"Mockingbird: Strike Out" is a riveting read that will appeal to fans of espionage thrillers and superhero adventures alike. With its fast-paced plot, engaging characters, and sharp dialogue, Maria Lewis delivers a gripping tale that is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Whether you're a long-time fan of the Marvel universe or simply looking for an adrenaline-fueled ride, this novel is not to be missed.

The action and romance of Mockingbird: Strike Out is perfect for spicing up a chill day by the pool this summer. The book reads quickly and doesn’t ask any real deep philosophical questions so it’s perfect for just relaxing with. Pretty much anyone, including non-Marvel fans, will enjoy this story. It includes a few familiar characters but there isn’t really anything that requires a deeper knowledge of Marvel canon so it’s accessible for everyone. I highly recommend picking this up this summer and having a fun time with Bobbie and Lance.

🏹Bobbi Morse just go out of a painful break-up with Avenger Hawkeye. Naturally, the only way to mend her broken heart is to become involved in mission regarding the Super-Soldier Serum.

🏹This adventure of a novel introduces readers to Mockingbird, a kickass female heroine part of the Marvel Aconyte Novel series.

I was , I admit, unaware of Mockingbird as a hero prior to this book, and had no idea she was Hawkeye’s ex wife. She’s delightfully quick witted and sarcastic, which makes her very fun to read about. As the story begins we are faced with the most uncomfortable of situations where being a super hero is now a semi hostile work place for Mockingbird as her ex is one of the Avengers, after all, so after completing one unofficial sort of mission, she decides to look for greener pastures, which seems logical. Unfortunately things never work out as well as you’d hope in the Marvel universe. A scientist is attempting to recreate the super soldier serum, and thus the excitement ensues! I really enjoyed this book even though my not familiar with many of the characters, it was well written, fast paced and gave me insight on some new characters to enjoy.

Bobbi is one of my all time favorite characters, and I was so so excited to get to read this early! Sadly, I was super disappointed. I didn't feel like the author had very much respect for or understanding of who Bobbi is as a character, and this made this a bit hard to read. It also felt like the author hated Clint, which led to some very interesting bits of the text. Plus, I just hate first person written out action.

If you are a Marvel fan, then I think you should check out this book. It was face paced, fun, the main character is kick ass, and the plot was really well thought out. The twist towards then end was a little bit predictable but honestly, it didn't really detract from the book for me. If you like action packed books then definitely give this a try!

Bobbi Morse has spent far too long being defined by the man in her life, and not nearly enough as the PhD holding superspy that she is. When her former mentor disappears, Bobbi leaps at the chance to leave LA and her divorce behind her to travel to Oxford and try to find out what happened. A delightful romp through the prototypical college town ensues, with Bobbi teamed up with British agent Lance Hunter. Somewhat predictable but always enjoyable, Mockingbird gets the space to fly she has always deserved.

What I love about the Marvel Heroine novels is that characters that rarely get to shine get put in the spotlight. In Mockingbird: Strike Out, Bobbi Morse (Mockingbird obviously, lol) has the starring role. For those unfamiliar with the character, Bobbi, like characters such as Black Widow and Hawkeye, is a non-super-powered superhero. And while her character did appear in the TV show Agents of SHIELD, I don’t think that show really captured her character. I’m delighted to say Maria Lewis does a wonderful job of bringing Bobbi to life. Bobbi isn’t exactly thrilled with how life is currently going for her. She’s in the process of getting a divorce and leaving the West Coast Avengers. Thankfully she’s returning to SHIELD and Agent Hill has a job for her. Someone is once again trying to recreate the super soldier serum that was original used to give Steve Rogers his phenomenal powers, transforming him into Captain America.. It’s up to Bobbi to locate an old mentor, a scientist who she believes is being forced to work on the project. Rather than an over the top action packed super-powered adventure, Strike Out is much more of a tight/intimate spy story as Bobbi is forced to partner with a member of STRIKE to track down the missing scientist. There are of course some cameos from other well known Marvel characters. However, given the nature of this story they are kept to a minimum, though I will say one of them was quite the pleasant surprise to me. (Not saying who as it would be a major spoiler, but it’s a character I always love to see pop up.) If you’re looking for a well paced/plotted spy story with some Marvel flair, I can easily recommend Mockingbird: Strike Out. 4.5 stars. I’d like to thank Aconyte Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an eARC of Mockingbird: Strike Out.

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There are two things I need to get out in the open at the start of this review, first Tigra is here so it was instant love for me and second I didn’t know as much about Bobbi Morse as I probably should going into this one but when I came out I certainly did!

Mockingbird Strike Out is the latest instalment in the Aconyte Marvel Heroines line that have seen entries such as Elsa Bloodstone, Outlaw and Rogue. A good espionage and action packed thriller we get an depth look into the heroine S.H.I.E.L.D agent and join her on an action packed adventure to help save the world.

Bobbi Morse needs a break from LA and to escape from her awkward and painful divorce from Hawkeye that is still being sorted out. What she needed was a job and lucky for her an old friend and mentor is missing. Bobbi takes the case and goes to the UK in search of answers. What she didn’t expect or want was to have to team up with the snarky and handsome Lance Hunter. With limited options she has no choice. Someone, once again, is trying to recreate and weaponise the Super-Soldier Serum which could easily lead to a global disaster. Bobbi will have to learn to trust, face her past, put currently problems behind her and let the Mockingbird fly free if she wants to save the world.

Okay, so I already mentioned that Tigra was here and that was an instant love for me but what I didn’t expect was the end up liking a character I confess I didn’t know much about and who is a S.H.I.E.L.D agent to boot! Maria Lewis brings Bobbi Morse right out of the comic books, onto the prose page and to straight to life. Bobbi is grounded, despite being a super hero, she is funny, snarky, smart and best of all so human it was almost like having a friend tell you about their insane super hero adventure!

I am not one for a lot of romance in my action books but can I just say that Lewis’ way of portraying the build up to and the final ‘relationship’ of Lance and Bobbi was something I can’t remember enjoying so much for a long time. The is banter, jokes, nods to English pop culture, action – you name it their relationship probably has it. I also enjoyed the way it humanised Bobbi more. Still hurting from her divorce with Clint Barton, Lewis captures all those insecurities which was great to see in someone who is basically super human.

As with most, if not all, of the marvel prose novels put out there by Aconyte and their talented authors the transition from comic book and screen is executed perfectly. Can comic book characters and storylines work in prose? You bet they can and these series show it! You have all the vivid action, all the adventure and it still works perfectly. If anything it might be a little better because you get the added bonus of having a more in depth character study of the super heroes. As someone who loves character driven stories and character development I adore that about this.

Lewis clearly KNOWS Mockingbird and it shows. Honestly I couldn’t really find a flaw, maybe not even Tigra but that is just me being biased! If you love action packed espionage thrillers you’ll love this. If you love marvel heroines and heroes you’ll love this.

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I read Marvel comics but I never read a novel about a Marvel character. Actually, my main reason to read this book is the author. I really enjoy her supernatural sisters series and when I saw her write another book I wanted to read it. Safe to say that I don't have much information about mockingbird. But Maria Lewis is a fantastic writer. It was really fun to read the story. Mockingbird is sassy, fun, and really smart character to read. The story is full of action and I enjoyed it a lot. I highly recommend this book to any Marvel fan. Even if you don't a big fan give this book a chance you won't regret it.

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Another Marvel Heroines book, another absolute winner. I finished this and began looking up the author's other work, I enjoyed it so much.

As is often the case, I knew virtually nothing about the titular Mockingbird when I began - but even after a quick Google search, I found it didn't matter. Anyone familiar with the Marvel universe will get the gist quickly, as our heroine deals with everyday matters straight from her comicbook life (a messy divorce from Hawkeye, getting drunk with She-Hulk), before suddenly being thrown into a James Bond-style spy adventure!

Mockingbird isn't really a superhero, despite the outfit. She's a genius, a scientist and a trained fighter, working for SHIELD to subtly solve mysteries and fight baddies wherever they may be found. This time, it's searching for her missing mentor, who might have just been working on an alternative to Captain America's Super Soldier Serum.

This book is now up there with my other favourites in the series, as well as an excellent book in its own right. The story zips along, full of humour and action, mostly set in the UK too - who'd have thought of superheroes in Oxford or Croydon! There's no unnecessary romance, as everything seems real for our newly-divorced protagonist, and the way she throws herself into her work is addictive to read about.

Mockingbird is NEVER a Mary Sue. Her backstory covers her achievements, she's fallible when faced with situations outside her experience, and her independence shines throughout. I want to have her as a friend - even if that means my house would probably end up as rubble...

I loved this book. Absolutely recommended and with requests for more from Maria Lewis, please!

Whilst I've read a decent amount of Marvel over the years, Mockingbird is a character that I've not really encountered before, and my only real experience with her is with her character from the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. television series. That being said, when I saw that the latest book in the Marvel Heroines line was going to feature her I was excited to read the character for the first time. Then I read the description and saw that Lance Hunter, another character I had no comic experience with but had enjoyed in the television series, was going to be in the book, and I was absolutely on board.

Mockingbird: Strike Out begins with Bobbi Morse, the titular Mockingbird, dealing with a difficult chapter of her past as she's going through divorce proceedings with her husband, the fellow costumed hero Hawkeye. Things are not going well for her, not only has her difficult marriage fallen apart, but she and her husband seem to be at each others throats and trying to make things as hard as they can be. Tired at fighting with Clint over who gets what, Bobbi jumps at the chance to leave the country for a while for a special mission for S.H.I.E.L.D..

When a former mentor of hers, who's been working in Oxford as a professor, goes missing, Bobbi is sent to investigate. It might be nothing, but the fact that her professor used to work on a super soldier programme, and her having left under a dark cloud, means that her disappearance might indicate something more nefarious is going on, and that she might be walking into danger. Not long into the investigation Bobbi ends up running for her life, alongside S.T.R.I.K.E. agent Lance Hunter, who's also been investigating the professors disappearance. When the two agents are ordered to work together by their respective organisations, they start to find that they actually work really well together; and as the investigation goes on Bobbi finds herself becoming more and more attracted to the man. But is it too soon for her to jump back into the world of romance once again?

There seem to be certain stories that work well in the comic book medium. Bright costumed heroes flying through the air, punching monsters through buildings, and performing great feats might work well in prose, but the drawn pages of a comic is where they excel. And whilst there have been some fantastic espionage style comics over the years, I've found that those kind of tales tend to just click more when presented in the prose format, and Mockingbird: Strike Out really exemplifies this, as a story that would have been a really good comic becomes an excellent novel thanks to the format it's been presented in.

One of the best things about this book is that we get to go deep into Bobbi Morse. Comics will allow the reader to do this to a certain degree with thought bubbles and narration boxes, but even then limited page space means that these tend to just be snippets. Mockingbird: Strike Out spends a lot of time getting to know Bobbie, and there are multiple times where we leave the world around her behind and go into her thought process, her emotions, and her history in a way that enhances both her character and the story around her. I loved getting to see such an intimate dive into a character that I've never gotten to read in the comics before, and came out of the book feeling like I'd gotten to know her really well. It was interesting to see how her mind worked, to see that she's not a cold, calculating secret agent super spy, but a woman with insecurities, passions, and a deep well of emotion. It humanised her wonderfully.

The book being able to slow down like this also helped with the style of story that it was telling. Instead of trying to cram things into a couple dozen pages of comic issues, chapters had room to breathe, and it meant that our heroes could take their time investigating, that they could explore more avenues, and that we the reader could have things explained to us in more detail so that we could keep up with it. Scenes like Lance explaining how they're going to figure out where a set of three historic keys would work based on their time periods and blueprint designs felt like an interesting deep dive into history and architecture; but it also felt like the kind of scene that would either be very cut down, or cut completely, from a comic. With this being a mystery story, one where investigation and the finding of clues is a key part of the narrative, being able to take as much time as needed and not being constrained by the format helped in spades; and I came away from the book thinking that this is probably the best way for stories with these kinds of characters to be told. Nick Fury would probably be a much better character in novel form than he is in the comics.

We also got a lot more time given over to the romance that forms between Bobbi and Lance, and it ended up feeling both incredibly natural, and well earned over the course of the book. Having only really known these characters from the TV series they were in, them getting together felt like the most obvious direction to take them; and I wasn't disappointed to see it happen here. Lance is also written very similar to his TV incarnation; though I don't know if that's because his comic counterpart is like that too. Maria Lewis manages to bring a lot of charm to a character that could easily slip into brash or annoying.

Lewis also does a good job at leaving hints throughout the story that I completely missed until moments later in the book that led to a big reveal or two. Looking back on it, some were less obvious than others, but there was one I was slapping myself for not having seen. She manages to make you think one thing is happening before throwing something ridiculously fun into the mix that reminds you this is a world of big, weird characters, and that it's not just a spy story set in our world. I think Marvel fans are going to have a lot of fun when these moments happen.

I had a great time with Mockingbird: Strike Out, and it was a genuine delight getting to know Bobbi Morse and Lance Hunter in this way. Whilst I've enjoyed all of Aconyte's Marvel novels, I really hope that we get more with these two characters in the future, as their style of adventures suit the format well, and it feels like so many more adventures with them can be told.

Mockingbird: Strike Out: A Marvel: Heroines Novel by Maria Lewis
Rating: 3.75/5

Bobbi Morse, better known as Mockingbird, grapples with a painful divorce while dealing with a new mission. A former mentor has gone missing, pulling her to the UK to investigate a potential global threat - a recreation of the Super-Soldier Serum. Tagging along is the snarky and handsome Lance Hunter, an unexpected partnership that develops into something more.

This book, that I received as an ARC through Netgalley from Aconyte Books, left me pleasantly surprised. As a character, Mockingbird was intriguing - well-written, human and generally enjoyable. I appreciated her depth and complexity that made her feel real and grounded. She carried the story well, proving she can stand on her own, even in a world teeming with superheroes.

A particularly satisfying aspect was the romance subplot, which was well executed. Instead of resorting to the cliché and often unrealistic ‘love at first sight’ approach, the romance here was built steadily and maturely. It focused more on the personalities of the characters and their compatibility, rather than just an immediate physical attraction. This was a refreshing change of pace that felt more relatable and realistic. It is something I wished every book with a romance subplot had.

Unfortunately, the mystery-detective aspect of the book didn't resonate as strongly with me. Not being a fan of this genre, I found it hard to keep track of the numerous threads involved in solving the mystery. Nonetheless, this is more of a personal preference, and fans of this genre will likely enjoy this aspect of the story.

The pacing of the book was consistent, making it an easy and engaging read. It contained occasional Marvel cameos and name-drops, which while not significantly enhancing my reading experience, were interesting for a Marvel fan.

In conclusion, it was a solid read. Although the mystery aspect was not for me, the well-developed characters, mature romance, and overall engaging storyline were enjoyable. If you're a fan of Marvel or mystery-detective stories, this is one to consider. And even if you're not, Mockingbird's compelling character might just win you over.

Thank you to Aconyte Books and NetGalley for the ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. As I read this, the characters were playing out as their MCU counterparts, if they existed, and it was fantastic. Everything was very true to the character of Bobbi Morse and did not require other Marvel characters but used them well. The Marvel Heroines books are very well written and put the spotlight on those who may be ignored in the larger context of comics. I could not wait to read more in this book when I had to stop for silly things like sleep. If you like comics, bad-ass heroines and a compelling mystery, check this out.

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Aconyte's Marvel Heroines line continues with a spy novel about Mockingbird. Instead of following the comic continuity, this one is an amalgam of the comics and Agents of SHIELD. Mockingbird has just divorced Hawkeye and returns to SHIELD for a mission in Oxford, England. A scientist she worked with early on at SHIELD has gone missing while working as a professor at Oxford. She meets Lance Hunter from Agents of SHIELD. (He's also a character in old Captain Britain comics.) While tracking down this scientist, she starts up a rebound relationship with Hunter. (On the TV show, the two were divorced.) This is a straight up spy story without any superheroics even though She-Hulk and Tigra are minor characters. There are also some liberties taken with the character Ted Sallis becomes. [Man-Thing can think and talk in this and doesn't burn people who know fear. (hide spoiler)]. The novel itself is fine although I have read better from Aconyte as most of these novels are really good.

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Firstly I’d like to thank NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. As a fan of agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and Marvel in general I was so excited to read this. I was not disappointed! I loved the dynamic of Bobbi and Lance in the show and getting to read about how they met and learn more about Bobbi was so cool! I could not put this book down! It felt like watching a marvel movie! This book has a bit of everything just like a marvel movie. Action, comedy, romance… with a few of my favourite “spy” tropes and some recognizable side characters and name drops. I LOVED this book

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- Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Mockingbird: Strike Out because I love Mockingbird. She’s tough, sarcastic, smart, and way too good for Hawkeye. The story begins with no bigger shock as Mockingbird is in the midst of her divorce proceedings with Hawkeye ( need I say it again who is not good enough for her). Working with her ex seems like a bad ideal so Mockingbird is planning to go back East after completing one last off the books mission. Her former professor/mentor that she helped take down for trying to recreate the super soldier serum is missing. Now it’s up to Mockingbird and her sexy, British counterpart to risk life and limb to find the professor and whatever sinister scheme is under way. Fun, humorous, and action packed, Mockingbird: Strike Out is everything this fan could hope for. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.

My thanks to both NetGalley and the publisher Aconyte Books for an advanced copy of this novel featuring the adventures of one of Marvel's more espionage based super heroines.

Writing an adventure in book form for comic book characters must be exciting, liberating, and yet a challenge. Most people know characters, especially those from the Marvel universe, more from television and movies, rather than comics. Budget restraints mean that what makes many of these characters interesting, their back stories, even their powers might be changed or limited. Comics also have art to fall back on. If the story is not engaging, well here are some pretty pictures to look at, ohh a splash page with a fight, there you go. Prose really give these characters a chance to shine, though. Thoughts, descriptions, foreshadowing, preludes and epilogues allow a writer to reflect on the many lives, loves, and adventures on legacy characters, some of which have history that stretch almost half a century, add in movie history, this gives writers a lot to chose from. And make for exciting stories. Mockingbird: Strike Out: A Marvel: Heroines Novel by Maria Lewis is a big story for a character many might be familiar with, but not really know, giving Bobbi Morse aka Mockingbird a chance to fly, against a foe that want to take the Marvel Universe down.

Bobbi Morse has been many things, an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., a West Coast Avenger and a wife to Hawkeye the famed bowman. Now she needs to get away from all this and a missing old comrade-in-arms gives her an opportunity to get some distance, and hopefully punch some bad guys. Morse travels to Europe and finds herself teaming up with Lace Hunter, an internation man of mystery on a quest that suddenly becomes more than a missing person case. Someone is trying to clone the old Super-Soldier formula, the one that created Captain America, and use it against the world. Mockingbird will have to examine her own past to help protect the future of the Marvel Universe.

A really good adventure that includes a lot of deep dives and Easter eggs from different Mockingbird stories, a lot of cameos from Marvel characters, some in costume, some in slightly different forms, but told really well and most importantly fun. Lewis has a very nice writing style and writes Mockingbird in a very confident, positive way. Mockingbird is funny, very good at what she does, and uses her mind as much as her ability to break bones, which is always a good thing. Super-Soldier serums might be played, but the different settings, and the writing really elevate this story. I could see this as a 6 issue miniseries, or the start of a long series, though Marvel has a poor reputation with woman lead comics. The story is strong, makes sense, the characters are written well, and again is fun.

I have enjoyed almost everything that Aconyte has published featuring the Marvel Universe. All the stories have not only been written well, but I have enjoyed the fact the women characters have been given a chance to shine, and be counted as heroes. Another great book in this series. I look forward to more.

This was a NetGalley freebie in return for an honest review.



I've read Maria Lewis's debut novel, 'Who's Afraid?' and found it had a very distinctive voice. Strike Back is much the same, lots of quirky banter and interesting characters. It didn't 100% work for me but I definitely recommend it to fans of Lewis's writing.

The in-jokes and references had me Googling a lot of the time and Bobbi's flirtation with TV character Lance Hunter did nothing for me. What I did appreciate is, like all of Aconyte's other Marvel novels, a strong sense of continuity. Always love that these books are willing to take a deep dive and link up with specific points in Marvel continuity. While I was confused about Tigra's reference to her "starter husband" (I'm pretty sure he was shot on duty, not divorced), I loved every time that Tigra or She-Hulk turned up - though the old comics joke of there only being two lawyers in the Marvel U continues with Matt Murdock and Jennifer Walters facing off yet again. Feels like there's room for another and maybe one that specialises in divorce law?

Overall, a fun action romp but very much a Maria Lewis novel featuring Marvel characters rather than the opposite.

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