This was a really unique concept for the scifi genre, I really enjoyed the way the characters were written and how everything worked in the universe. The concept was everything that I was looking for and glad I got to go on this journey with them. Quinn Thomas has a great way of telling the story and was excited for more from the author.

The Backup Heroes offers a fresh twist on the hero trope, following a crew that steps in when other champions fail. With high-stakes decisions and emotional conflicts, the story explores loyalty, sacrifice, and the cost of saving worlds. Though it leaves some details vague, the fast-paced action and dynamic characters make it an engaging read.

Really well-written book! The characters are vibrant and relatable and Thomas' world building is easy to follow and engaging. Fingers crossed this is the first book in a long series!

This book was brilliant and I know so many people say it but I read it in one sitting.

I was attracted by the wow cover art and title but the synopsis really caught me. The concept of a clean up crew that come in to save the day and make things right after the hero has botched it really called to the part of me that gets annoyed with traditional hero's who save the day without really having to try to hard.

I will admit that I was a little worried that the length of the book was not going to give enough time for world building, plot development and a conclusion but not only did the author manage it they paced the book perfectly. The story ebbed and flowed consistently, slowing down enough for us to get a feel for the individual characters and their motivations whilst sprinkling through the details of not just one but three separate distinct societies with their own gods, magics and norms.

This book was fun to read as a standalone but after I finished as satisfied as I was with the ending I can't help but hope there is more to come in this world and that this was a captivating start to a series.

I received an arc of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.