Steve Behling

I’ve been grabbing up all the new novels Marvel has been releasing to tie-in with the Avengers Infinity Saga films. Marvel does a crap job of publicizing them so it’s usually luck that I find them – as here. The Pirate Angel was recommended by Amazon when I reviewed “Titan Consumed,” the excellent prequel to Infinity War. This is another filler novel that doesn’t provide anything substantive, but is an enjoyable time spent with beloved characters.

The book takes place during Thor, Groot and Rocket’s trip to Nidavellir in the Infinity War film. Groot finds Rocket’s journal and secretly reads it during the journey. The book alternates between what is happening in the pod in the present, and a flashback to one of Rocket’s adventures. What’s great here is that readers get a glimpse into Groot’s mind and feelings as he reads (adding so much more emotional heft to his decision to complete Stormbreaker), and into Rocket’s via revelations from his “not a diary”. Intermittently, we get their interactions with Thor. I loved the fact that Thor can understand Groot and we get a bit more of that here, and also his empathy and respect for Rocket.

Overall, this was quick read that gave me more time with three of my favorite characters from Avengers. A great story with a lot of heart. Highly recommended!… (plus d'informations)