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Nemesis Kindle Edition

by Noel Alcoba (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Wrenna Delfyn aspires to be more than mere tech support for the Bureau of Stewardship. She wants to be a real superheroine, like her idol, Bellatrix. Or at least her sidekick. That is, until she sees how brutal and cruel Bellatrix can be, with her godlike powers unchecked. Maybe Bellatrix doesn’t deserve a sidekick; perhaps she needs a nemesis.

This 20,000-word dystopian sci-fi won the grand prize in the 2020 Write-Fighters 3-Day Novella-Writing Contest. And for good reason. The worldbuilding, the tone, the atmosphere, the characters, the action…everything about this novella set it above an already impressive roster of manuscripts. Unanimously selected by all four judges as the best of the best in 2020, this book will make you marvel that such a masterpiece could be penned in just three days!
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    May 6, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B094DRHBKP
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 6, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 618 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 65 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Noel Alcoba

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The son of a Filipino diplomat, Noel Alcoba grew up on three continents. This exposure to diverse landscapes, accents, and cultures forged his eclectic world view. He writes short and long speculative fiction. His debut novella Nemesis took the grand prize in the 2020 Write-Fighters 3-Day Novella-Writing Contest.

He resides in the Pacific Northwest with his lovely wife, Alison.

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Fantasy Author Sandy Lender
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the '80s references
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2021
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The back cover teaser promised a fast pace and it did not lie! Nemesis by Noel Alcoba kept me in the pages from start to fast finish. Even though the protagonist is 29 years old, the movement, sense-of-the-tension, language between the characters, and fast style would work brilliantly for a YA audience.

Wrenna Delfyn is the 29-year-old protagonist I mention there...She's new to the Bureau of Stewardship where the executives don't like to have the "stewards" refer to themselves as superheroes. Wrenna thinks she's a simple human making simple mechanic improvements to equipment, right? Enter twist one. And just get ready for the ride as the twists keep coming. And with this being a novella, there's no time to pause or dwell or watch characters overthink crap. They move and act and keep the momentum going.

Something else I found intriguing: Because this story is set in 2050, Alcoba uses playful references to the old times for the characters' cursing and offers the reader clever memories such as a club where cape-clingers try to hook up with stewards playing "Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure and a narcissist, not-yet-good-enough to be the villain's chosen one playing "Take on Me" by A-ha. (My fave, of course, was "This fascinates the Duran-Duran out of me" on page 17.) You'll love the car manufacturer.

Overall: great story, great pacing, great friends and foes balanced among the characters, great read!
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Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars A PAGE TURNER
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2021
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It blows my mind that this was written in just THREE days. What a fantastic read that you won't be able to put down. So descriptive and action-packed! I definitely want to know more about these characters!! Loved it!
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Lars X. Bogart
4.0 out of 5 stars I Can't Believe This Was Written in a Weekend
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2021
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Fun, engrossing, lots of action and adventure. The characters are succinctly yet clearly developed, and the plot moves at a very fast pace. There was even a twist that I genuinely did not see coming. Very enjoyable read--and I don't even like superheroes!
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Matt B
5.0 out of 5 stars A tale that draws you in
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2021
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A fast-paced story about the relationship of superheroes and ordinary citizens and how power can sometimes twist those who wield it. With great power comes great responsibility. Would YOU be able to show restraint?
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Joker D.
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2021
The novella is fast-paced and funny. You might not want to read it before going to bed unless you want to get to sleep at 4 am as I did. The book is difficult to put down.

The characters are interesting and had depth. In fact, there is enough material for the author to turn this into a full fledged novel, perhaps a series of novels. I would very much look forward to reading more of Mr. Alcoba's writings.
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars I want more of this!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2021
No mystery why this masterpiece won 1st place in a 3-day novella competition. Easily one of the wittiest and most creative pieces of short-form, Netflix episode-esque action I've read. If Alcoba can pen something like this in just 72 hours, I cannot wait to see what he can do with no constraints. The premise, world building, the depth in the dialogue - I want more!
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Holly Rae Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021
Fantastic, quick read about the gritty side of superheroes. Reminiscent of the TV show, "The Boys", this story is exciting and action-packed from the very first page. I loved it, and hope Noel Alcoba writes more things set in this world!
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Bev h
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice job Noel.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
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I enjoyed reading your book and can see the potential for a full blown novel in the future. Looking forward to that. No pressure here just enjoyed the book
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