This was so fun! Kate Bishop is my favorite Marvel character, and I loved this book. It really made me feel like I was getting to know Kate and her version of Hawkeye much better, and Ashley Poston nailed her sense of humor. This is perfect for those middle graders looking for more from their favorite Hawkeye, Kate Bishop.

Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King by Ashley Poston is one of the more recent entries of YA fiction novels about Marvel superheroes. This time we're getting a glimpse into the life of the new Hawkeye, Kate Bishop with some mention of other Young Avengers that a fan may recognize from either the graphic novels or the recent batch of movies and TV shows that Marvel has put out the past couple of years.

This book was fun. Kate is a good protagonist to follow if you're looking for an action pack read that also features quite a bit of humor and fast paced dialogue. I liked seeing some of the other characters pop up, be they bigger parts of the novel like America Chavez or just little cameos like those made by Kamala and Peter Parker. And of course, Ashley made sure to feature the most important character of all...Pizza Dog.

While I did enjoy reading this and thought it was pretty good I am kind of shocked that my entire first page of reviews is so glowingly positive since it wasn't anything groundbreaking, at least not in my opinion.

PLEASE, give me more Kate Bishop novels. Give me more YA novels like this one PLEASE. Ashley Poston needs to get a comic run, she needs do so much more with Marvel. This book had me laughing out loud and hugging my copy all day long. It was the perfect Kate sass and she wrote America, Clint, Misty, Ms. Marvel & Spidey so on brand. It was an absolute delight to read.

itle: Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King


Author: Ashley Poston


Ch: 34


Pg: 278



Genre: Comic retelling, mystery superhero, Marvel


Rating: 5 stars


Publisher: Marvel Press


After Watching Hawkeye and reading all the Hawkeye comics I could that had Kate Bishop in it, I still wanted more Kate. Because I'm not holding out hope that the MCU is going to give us the young Avengers. And I got more Kate in this one. Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King is the perfect combination of the comics and the TV show. Kate in the book is more like TV show Kate and the glimpses we get of Clint is more comic Clint than either MCU or TV Show Clint. But what I loved most is seeing grow and become more of herself. Though Lucky stole the show.






I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Kate Bishop, the young Hawkeye, has a run-in with a cute guy by helping him retrieve his bag from a thief. However, she realizes later on that their bags got switched. She just wants to get her bag back, but instead, finds herself in the middle of a mystery involving a mysterious book and New York's most infamous crime boss, Kingpin.

I thought this started a little slow, but then I really got into it! I'd say once Kate meets up with Milo for real (not the first encounter), it definitely picks up pace. I really like Kate's character, plus she has the best sidekick ever with Lucky the pizza dog. I'm interested to see if there are more like this since it seems like Kate is a PI, and it would be easy to extend this into a series. I hope there is because I found this one very enjoyable!

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A nice addition to Marvel's Hawkeye canon. Kate is truly the best Hawkeye, and a lot of that is due to her friends and how they back her up. Recommending to all my comics teens.

Another already published eARC I finally made my way to. Thankful for NetGalley not limiting time to read them...anyways. This was a delight as a Marvel fan. I think they're definitely written for those who are Marvel fans because there were some inside jokes and references all across the MCU. I loved that America Chavez was in it too....and Clint...and some other MCU people as well. The plot was okay, but Kingpin did not seem very...Kingpin? It was a hilarious read though, and I enjoyed it!

Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King is probably my favorite marvel book that I have read. It leans YA which is great because it lets you meet so many great characters that are on the younger side and the future of marvel comics. I love Kate Bishop already and now I love her even more, plus her friendship with America Chavez and Ms Marvel. The story was really interesting, and I would totally read a sequel immediately.

Kate Bishop is a legend and I love being able to learn more about her. This book pairs wonderfully with the TV show, its full of action.

4/5 stars, so much fun fan service and an easy rea

Thank you to Disney Publishing Worldwide & Marvel Press for the arc through netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

As a hardcore Marvel fan, it was kind of surprising to me that I haven't actually read any of their books or things like this. I've certainly seen all the movies and read/collected lots of the comics, but when I saw this was for request I immediately jumped at the opportunity. Especially as Kate Bishop and the young avengers are my favorite comic books EVER. I was really hoping for a fan service read with just a fun little plot to follow, and I certainly got that so I was very content with my read.

First of all, it was really fun following a superhero like this in a book, and not really something I've really read before. In the future, I'm going to keep my eye out for books like this because I think it was really fun and interesting, as it's completely different from urban fantasy, it's sort of light science fiction. So a new sort of experience for me turned out to be great, the plot was also simple and easy to follow, with lots of plot points that brought in some of my favorite marvel characters ever but also some interesting little twists.

I absolutely adore Kate Bishop in the comics, and now the movies, so having her as a main character was super fun and I'm really happy she got a book to highlight how amazing she is. I love her sarcasm and how it blends so well with some of her friends that are in this book like America Chavez. Other than that there were so many mentions of other superhero, storylines, and locations that were pure fan service and I thought that was so fun!

[TW: stealing, murder, dead bodies, nightmares, torture, death of parents mentioned]

So fun! Poston has a great grasp of Kate as a character. I love love loved how much the America and Kate friendship was centered. Good story, easy to read, would have been even better with Billy and Teddy making cameos (but I appreciated the nods to the YA).

Try as I might, I haven't kept up with all the Marvel Cinematic Universe characters, shows, movies, and stories. I'm aware of the television season with the Kate Bishop Hawkeye but I've only seen one episode and I don't recall ever reading any of the Kate Bishop comics.
In Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King, Kat Bishop is still trying to figure out what being a 'superhero' means. Using her mad archery skills she manages to stop a few minor crimes and saves the boy Milo in the process. That Kate finds Milo pretty cute is pure bonus. It also seems like kismet to Kate that the two accidently grabbed the others' backpack (she'll have to meet with him again!). But in Milo's backpack is a book - a very special tome that is wanted by one of the most notorious criminals in New York. Now that Kate's in possession of this book, she'll soon come into direct contact with Kingpin - the man who's taken down more experienced superheroes.

Author Ashley Poston captures the spirit and snarkiness of the teenage marksperson quite well. Is witty dialog a trademark of Marvel superheroes?

The plot takes a bit of a back seat to character here. This is much more about the struggles of being a teenager with the added weight of superhero-ness than it is about keeping Kingpin's big mitts off the special book, but there is a very exciting sequence of the final confrontation between hero and villain.

There is good mentor/mentee discussion with the elder Hawkeye, Clint Barton, which brings us back to this being a really solid YA story of a young woman making some self-discovery and gaining confidence in herself.

I can see this being very popular with the school-age readers. The Marvel character will lure readers in, and they will identify with the teenager struggles. Getting advice from an adult isn't too bad when it comes from an approachable superhero, like Clint Barton.

Looking for a good book? Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King by Ashley Poston is an exciting coming of age story, complete with Marvel superhero action. It is an excellent book for YA readers.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King is an outstanding Kate Bishop story! Matt Fraction's Hawkeye is one of my favorite Marvel arcs of all time, and Ashley Poston does a great job keeping Kate's personality within the context of this story. There's great representation, humor, great pacing, and a fun, captivating story.

Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King offers a refreshing and engaging dive into the world of Kate Bishop. The narrative not only showcases Poston's unique perspective on the character but also remains true to the essence of the comics, providing a delightful departure from the MCU. For fans of Kate Bishop or those new to her character, the storyline serves as an excellent introduction, seamlessly blending humor, action, and a deep exploration of Kate's personality. Poston's take on Kate brings a dynamic and relatable dimension to the character, making Bishop Takes King a must-read for anyone seeking an entertaining and authentic experience within the Marvel Universe.

This is a fun edition to the Marvel lexicon for teens. Mystery, action, and sarcasm combine for a winning reintroduction to some Young Avengers.

After mixing up her bag, Kate Bishop finds a mysterious book that she remembers her mom reading to her but this particular edition is written in a different language. When she tries to return it to its owner, it appears others are after it to due to its ability to hypnotize people. Now she has to team up with the author's grandson, her fellow former Young Avengers and a team of kids well versed with the book series, to get the book back from Kingpin and protect others from being hypnotized. Overall, a great addition to the Marvel collection featuring a witty and skilled Kate Bishop and a fun cast of support characters including Lucky the dog, America Chavez, and Clint Barton. Many references to other characters in the Marvel universe, from Kingpin to Misty Knight, though knowledge of the characters are not necessary to still enjoy the story.

Poston's Bishop Takes King was fantastic. I love that it was not tied into the MCU and instead follows the comic's canon. I actually didn't expect that so it was a pleasant surprise when Kate starts talking about her Young Avengers days. I'm thrilled we are getting an entire Women of Marvel series.

Thank you NetGalley and DIsney Publishing for the ARC.

Kate Bishop has had many adventures, but when she takes on Kingpin and a children's book series that has the ability to hypnotize people, she faces one of the more unique challenges of her career as a superhero. Can she keep the books from falling into Kingpin's hands while battling the effects of the hypnotism?

What I love about this book is that you get to see Kate's heart. And you get to see a wonderful cast of supporting characters, including America Chavez, Clint Barton, and Kamala Khan. The case she's trying to solve is a great adventure.

I love Ashley Poston's fiction work, especially Geekarella. It's great to see her take on the Marvel world. She's crafted a fun and creative adventure. I loved reading this and seeing what crazy new thing was going to happen next. Plus, she did a phenomenal job of bringing this diverse cast of characters to life. I highly recommend this read.

This was a really fun mystery featuring my favorite Young Avenger. I loved how Poston really made this story her own, and hope there are more installments. This book was very fun and readable.

I’m a massive MCU fan but have never read the comics, and I didn’t realize that there was such a huge difference between Kate’s backstory in the comics and the one I’m familiar with through the Hawkeye TV show. I think this is super important to know from the get-go, because I was so confused by a few of the references at first.

Speaking of the references, I loved the author’s sly references to (what I assume) must be things she loves - a boy wearing a Camp Half-Blood t-shirt, a bookshop in Brooklyn named Books are Magical, video games, and lots of superhero name drops and cameos. The action is very constant through the book, and while there are a few places where the story lulls a bit, I felt like it picked up quickly and held my attention for the most part.