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# Dreadnought: Nemesis - Book One

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desertcart.com: Dreadnought: Nemesis - Book One: 9781682300688: Daniels, April: Books

Review: AMAZING story - This book was GREAT! I read it AND listened to the audiobook. At its most basic it's the usual troubled teen gets superpowers thrust upon them that are an answer to their prayers but also end up open doors to a whole new set of unforeseen issues. Except it doesn't feel like a rehash at all, it's all done in a very original way, with a very original MC, and while I personally can not relate to the MC's struggles as a trans woman, the author did an amazing job of bringing Danny to life that it was as if I got a glimpse into her world. Danielle/Dreadnought, the MC, was a very believable 15 year old kid who made very 15 year old kid decisions, creating some of her own problems, making many of her problems worse, and was also pretty naive about some things, but as with any good character, you could see as she learned and grew which was really cool. I felt so bad for how traumatized Danny was, how she lived in constant fear of her dad, even before her transitioning, and the little things she did to "make herself small" and "not be noticed" because it was "just safer" made me want to hug her so badly. I also thought the source of her powers was very cool and pretty original, although I don't read many comics so maybe I'm wrong?🤷‍♂️ The way Danny used them was also pretty neat and original. If I say too much more I might begin spoiling so I'm just going to end with how great this book was, how well written it was, both the human side of this young girls transition as well as the action and hero side, and if EITHER of those concepts interests you, you're really missing out if you don't give this story a try!
Review: The best way to be free is to be yourself. - I am not the target audience for this book or the series. It was written by a woman and meant to speak to the soul of other women like her. I am a sarcastic, grumpy, hetero man in his forties. Honestly the only reason I picked it up was because I was looking for a new series and it had a positive review on Dominic Noble YouTube channel. However, I have to say I rather enjoyed reading this book. Ms Daniels writing style is descriptive and flows naturally. Making it easy to imagine the scenes that she tells in her story. The characters are interesting and and engaging. And oddly enough the parts that had me most on the edge of my seat were not the fight scenes, or the rescue scenes, but the personal and family drama. Danielle is such an engaging main character and a hero to the Bone. It's a little embarrassing to admit this, but I got so emotionally invested in the story that halfway through the book I wanted to reach into that world and punch her dad in the face. The plot is is a bog standard superhero origin story, the kind any comic reader will recognize instantly. However, is told in such an interesting fashion that I finished the book in one sitting. Like Jim Butcher's Dresden Files; it's not high art, it's not high concept, it's just really damn good. I just bought the next book and can't wait to see what happens.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1682300684 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #385,358 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #36 in Teen & Young Adult Superhero Fiction #167 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Fiction (Books) #6,741 in LGBTQ+ Books |
| Book 1 of 2  | Nemesis |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,423) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.71 x 8.5 inches |
| Grade level  | 2 - 7 |
| ISBN-10  | 9781682300688 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1682300688 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 282 pages |
| Publication date  | January 24, 2017 |
| Publisher  | Diversion Books |
| Reading age  | 13 - 17 years |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AMAZING story
*by E***8 on April 9, 2025*

This book was GREAT! I read it AND listened to the audiobook. At its most basic it's the usual troubled teen gets superpowers thrust upon them that are an answer to their prayers but also end up open doors to a whole new set of unforeseen issues. Except it doesn't feel like a rehash at all, it's all done in a very original way, with a very original MC, and while I personally can not relate to the MC's struggles as a trans woman, the author did an amazing job of bringing Danny to life that it was as if I got a glimpse into her world. Danielle/Dreadnought, the MC, was a very believable 15 year old kid who made very 15 year old kid decisions, creating some of her own problems, making many of her problems worse, and was also pretty naive about some things, but as with any good character, you could see as she learned and grew which was really cool. I felt so bad for how traumatized Danny was, how she lived in constant fear of her dad, even before her transitioning, and the little things she did to "make herself small" and "not be noticed" because it was "just safer" made me want to hug her so badly. I also thought the source of her powers was very cool and pretty original, although I don't read many comics so maybe I'm wrong?🤷‍♂️ The way Danny used them was also pretty neat and original. If I say too much more I might begin spoiling so I'm just going to end with how great this book was, how well written it was, both the human side of this young girls transition as well as the action and hero side, and if EITHER of those concepts interests you, you're really missing out if you don't give this story a try!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best way to be free is to be yourself.
*by S***T on October 2, 2021*

I am not the target audience for this book or the series. It was written by a woman and meant to speak to the soul of other women like her. I am a sarcastic, grumpy, hetero man in his forties. Honestly the only reason I picked it up was because I was looking for a new series and it had a positive review on Dominic Noble YouTube channel. However, I have to say I rather enjoyed reading this book. Ms Daniels writing style is descriptive and flows naturally. Making it easy to imagine the scenes that she tells in her story. The characters are interesting and and engaging. And oddly enough the parts that had me most on the edge of my seat were not the fight scenes, or the rescue scenes, but the personal and family drama. Danielle is such an engaging main character and a hero to the Bone. It's a little embarrassing to admit this, but I got so emotionally invested in the story that halfway through the book I wanted to reach into that world and punch her dad in the face. The plot is is a bog standard superhero origin story, the kind any comic reader will recognize instantly. However, is told in such an interesting fashion that I finished the book in one sitting. Like Jim Butcher's Dresden Files; it's not high art, it's not high concept, it's just really damn good. I just bought the next book and can't wait to see what happens.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A shining example of a power fantasy done well
*by J***R on January 31, 2020*

Dreadnought is the story of Danielle Trozer, a girl who was unfortunately born Daniel. When the most powerful hero in the world - the titular Dreadnought - dies in front of her, his powers pass to her, transforming her body into her ideal self-image. For previous bearers of this power, the transformation was minor. They grew a bit taller, had a nicer jawline. But for Danielle, her entire body changed from a male to a female one, fulfilling the ultimate wish of many transgendered people: an instant, permanent, and complete transition. The book follows Danielle's life as she grapples with both her newfound superpowers and desire to avenge the previous Dreadnought, and her personal life as she deals with people both supportive of her transition and not. I dont normally find myself a fan of power fantasy stories. This book certainly is: Danielle goes from a kid in an abusive home who spent her formative years having her true self repressed and running from bullies to becoming the most powerful person in the world in an instant, but the nature of the story is one that makes it more than fitting. So often in media are transgendered characters relegated to being side characters at best and far more commonly the butt of a joke. Danielle is neither of those. She feels like a very real person whose new powers may keep her safe from most physical harm, but still carries wounds from years of mental trauma. This book, while overall being very positive with an incredibly strong trans protagonist, is filled with its fair share of transphobic characters. For those who have experienced or are otherwise bothered by transphobia, this will likely be a very difficult book to read. Multiple characters refuse to acknowledge Danielle's identity in various ways, and April Daniels pulled no punches in writing their characters. They say and do truly awful things to Danielle, and I found her dealings with these people more painful and difficult to get through than any physical danger she went through as a superhero. Danielle's transition happening at the same time she became a superhero is a stroke of genius from a writing perspective, because the whole book does a great job of creating parallells between her trying to fit into her new life as a girl and her trying to find her place in the world of superheroes, a world all of its own, complete with a Jistice League like organization that judges her as a hero similarly to how her family and friends judge her as a woman. While Danielle has known that she is a girl for half her life, she spends a long time debating whether or not she can actually become a superhero. It is very easy to view the process of becoming a hero as a metaphor for questioning one's own gender, as she struggles over her own feelings on top of people both persuading and dissuading her to become the next Dreadnought. This book isnt without flaws, however. The pacing felt a bit all over the place. The first few chapters whizzed by before suddenly slamming on the brakes, sitting for a hot minute, and then flooring it to the finish line. The prose, while good at capturing the voice of a fifteen year old transgirl with superpowers, felt a bit weak at times, and it often felt like exposition was delivered just a little bot late. These shortcomings do little to hold Dreadnought back though. This is an incredible book to read. With an incredibly strong and real trans protagonist, excellent themes and subtext, especially for those who may be questioning their own identity, and gripping and exciting action, this book is well worth the read.

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