I'm putting this on the higher side of 3.5-3.75/5 stars. I really enjoyed this book. In Hench, Superheroes and Supervillains are a Thing. It just so happens that Anne, our protagonist, happens to work for the bad guys. After a devastating incident with a Superhero leaves her injured, Anne becomes determined to calculate the cost of "justice" in society. In doing so, her journey to true villainy begins.

I really was not expecting to like this book as much as I did, but this was a thoroughly entertaining read for me. It doesn't work like a typical superhero novel; Anne is not the go out and fight type. She prefers to crunch numbers in her spare time. Anne's wit and tenacity (even when she made some morally reprehensible choices) really brought the story to life. However, one thing I wish this novel did better was deeper characterization for some of the people we get to know. I really feel like we just barely scratched the surface of these characters. I really wanted to know more about them. I felt like I kinda understood the goal for our protagonists but not enough ABOUT THEM. At times, they fell a little flat.

I also really enjoyed the themes this novel explored - the nature and cost of justice, morality, etc. Walschots crafted this story where the line between right and wrong are blurred. She allows us to see monsters of heroes and empathize with the villain. In the process, abandoning the dichotomy of good vs. evil, and instead letting us dwell in the pit of morally gray. Ah, sweet home. Though the themes are definitely heavy, the banter and tone of the novel created an atmosphere not unlike a Marvel movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it, as well as the writing.

ALSO, that ending. Please tell me there will be a second book!? I need it. I need to know what happens next.