Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Invincika

Subtitle: (Superheroes of the Multiverse #1)

Author: Varun Sayal

Genre: Science Fiction/super hero

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60378907-invincika

Overall score:

I scored this book 4.5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of book:

Ulka was born with the Sigma gene. Unlike her fellow students at the monastery, her powers remain dormant, and she appears to be the only one without any powers at all.

But, all isn’t as it seems. Will her powers awaken in time to save the world and herself?

What I liked about the book:

The book was action-packed and full of hidden secrets.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book and wonder what will happen next.

My favourite bits in the book:

The lasting friendship and loyalty.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I have read several books by this author. This is the start of a new series that appears to be aimed at young adult readers.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Although the book has similarities to other books I’ve read by this author, this is completely different at the same time.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

Children Maybe

Young Adult Yes

Adult Yes

If you like science fiction and superhero stories, this book might be the book for you.

Book description by the Author:

She tries to save the world ...

... but can she save herself?

Ulka trained besides the Sigma, but unlike them, her powers remained dormant.

Until a ballistic weapon finally awakened her hidden abilities and flipped her world upside down.

As Ulka struggled with her new found powers, a Magnetar raced toward earth, causing tides, volcanoes and tremors. The super-humans sent to counter the Magnetar never returned, and Ulka is the world’s last hope.

Even if she succeeds, there’s a much bigger threat lurking in the shadows, waiting to unleash a fate worse than death.

If you like superhero stories with riveting action sequences, you will love this first book in the series.

About the Author:

Varun Sayal is a Data Science manager living in Redmond, Washington. He grew up in India on a steady dose of fantastical tales from ancient Indian scriptures. His genre of writing is science fiction and fantasy, blended with Indian legends and mythology. In his own words:

I live by the quote, 'a true art calms a disturbed mind and disturbs a calm mind.'