Sara Jay Bane is literally a demon from Hell, which makes him appear to be evil to the core from the get-go. The woman who owes him her soul, Tisha, is so meek and scared of him at first, but nothing is as it seems in this book. I love a good twist and…
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Alexa Piper – Antihero: Valerian
Alexa Piper Valerian is absolutely charming, well-mannered, and patient. He has an impeccable fashion sense and enough vanity to outshine a fashion model. His hobbies include stalking (not the creepy kind, if you ask him), seduction, fellatio, and making the world a better, less glittery place by killing intruding Fae. Valerian is a true epicurean…
Recommended Villain — Killmonger
Reviews and recommendations on the Compelling Beasts blog are my honest opinion. I purchase the books, comics, and movies that I recommend and review and I do not accept free copies for review. The best villains are usually the ones who don’t do evil for the sake of it. They have good reasons for their…
Cobra Kai – Villain Turned. . .Amazing Antihero?
If a month ago someone had told me that I would end up loving Johnny Lawrence from the original Karate Kid movie, I would have laughed. He was the epitome of everything I loathed. Back in the 80s I had been a kid on the receiving end of verbal bullying and there was no way…
Blog Tour: Interview with Benedict Hampton, Viscount Kellaway from Society’s Most Scandalous Viscount.
Where are you from? Regency England, 1817 Do you have a love interest? Yes. From the moment I say Angelica Curtis walking on the beach, I’ve been entranced. Of course, then I only knew her as my mermaid. What makes you happy? Riding, shooting and enjoying the pleasures of life. Now that I have Angelica,…
Recommended Antihero Miniseries – Dangerous Lady (1995)
Reviews and recommendations on the Compelling Beasts blog are my honest opinion. I purchase the books, comics, and movies that I recommend and review and I do not accept free copies for review. Dangerous Lady has a lot going on. It’s a gangster movie, a romance and a story of redemption. It’s about a family’s…
Antihero Recommended Movie: Blood Out
Reviews and recommendations on the Compelling Beasts blog are my honest opinion. I purchase the books, comics, and movies that I recommend and review and I do not accept free copies for review. Michael Savion (Luke Goss) starts out as a hero–a cop doing his best to fight crime. His job is tough on a…
Character Interview: Rage from Releasing Rage by Cynthia Sax
Where are you from? I was manufactured in the Humanoid Alliance’s vats. I now fight wherever the cruel humans send me. What is your main purpose in life? I was bred for two purposes—breeding and fighting. My goal is to kill all of the humans on my battle station and escape to the Homeland, a…
Character Interview: Riley Perez from Digging Up the Past
Where are you from? Grapevine Texas What is your main purpose in life? Catch the bad guys that the mortal cops can’t deal with. Who is your greatest enemy and why? Personal enemy would have to be Joey Castellano, my ex. Work enemy would have to be whoever is trying to take over or destroy…
Interview with Irene Vartanoff
Tell us about your most recent book. Temporary Superheroine is a superhero adventure with more than a dash of romance. Chloe Cole is a struggling young webcomics artist who has recurring dreams about being a superheroine and fighting a supervillain. She soon discovers that she’s right in the middle of a major struggle between two…
Character Profile: Fallon
Name: Fallon Antihero, Antagonist or Villain? Antihero Title: Fallon’s Fall Author: Jordan Summers Species: Horned Morean Hair Color: Brownish green Eye Color: Light yellow Height: around 6’4 Build: Muscled from genetic enhancements that aid him in fighting. Special Characteristics: He has horns that curl around his head and stick out in deadly points near his…
Character Profile: Jake Hennessey
Name: Jake Hennessey Nickname: Jake Antihero, Antagonist or Villain? Antihero Title: The Marquesa’s Necklace, Her Ladyship’s Ring Author: P.J. MacLayne Species: Human Hair Color: Light Brown, worn short Eye Color:: Brown Height: 6 ft Build: Moderately muscular Special Characteristics: Smooth talker, Rock-steady nerves Special Powers or Skills: Real estate mogul, Master jewelry thief—or is he?…