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Archvillain #3
Yesterday Again
YESTERDAY AGAIN is the third book in critically acclaimed author Barry Lyga's Archvillain series! Kyle Camden, a.k.a. the Azure Avenger, unintentional Bouring archvillain, has a foolproof plan to finally prove that Mighty Mike, unintentional town superhero, is an alien. Kyle's going back in time to the night Mike Mighty showed up on Earth and video tape his arrival. Yet he decides to use the time machine just as something evil has been unleashed on Bouring during the Annual Time Capsule Burial. But Kyle can fix it when he's back, right? Kyle accidentally overshoots his intended destination, landing in 1987, and burns out his time machine. Things get even stranger when he accidentally befriends his dad at age twelve, meets Sheriff Monroe (his archnemesis in present time) as a teenager, and discovers William Lundergaard lurking around. But Lundergaard isn't any younger. How did he end up in 1987 and why? Kyle better figure it out fast. Because if he doesn't get back to the present immediately, well, there might not be a present anymore!
357 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Barry Lyga
71 books2,199 followersBarry Lyga is a recovering comic book geek. According to Kirkus, he's also a "YA rebel-author." Somehow, the two just don't seem to go together to him.
When he was a kid, everyone told him that comic books were garbage and would rot his brain, but he had the last laugh. Raised on a steady diet of comics, he worked in the comic book industry for ten years, but now writes full-time because, well, wouldn't you?
The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy & Goth Girl is his first novel. Unsoul'd is his latest. There are a whole bunch in between, featuring everything from the aftermath of child abuse to pre-teens with superpowers to serial killers. He clearly does not know how to stick to one subject.
When he was a kid, everyone told him that comic books were garbage and would rot his brain, but he had the last laugh. Raised on a steady diet of comics, he worked in the comic book industry for ten years, but now writes full-time because, well, wouldn't you?
The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy & Goth Girl is his first novel. Unsoul'd is his latest. There are a whole bunch in between, featuring everything from the aftermath of child abuse to pre-teens with superpowers to serial killers. He clearly does not know how to stick to one subject.
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September 12, 2016
When it comes to finishing series sometimes I hesitate to read the last book. This was one of those times. I read books 1 and 2 as soon as they came out but for some reason it took me a long time to read book three. It part I had heard that the author hoped to make 4 books and had to cap the series because of the publisher. And in part after the second book I could just not see how it could all tie together. I am really glad I finally picked it up and finished it, Barry Lyga did it again and crafted an amazing end to a series.
In this final volume Kyle Camden is not himself. He regrets his actions for the first time. He cannot hardly look at his best friend let alone talk to her. He is focused on Mighty Mike still but now also fascinated with finding a way to undo his mistakes and ease his regret by going back in time. But things do not always go as planned, especially for a super genius and his ipod with intelligence to match. Planning to head back in time after constructing a time machine from an old motorcycle and lots of electronics. But he overshoots and ends up in 1987. Meeting a younger version of the Sheriff Munroe, and even his father.
In part this book reads as homage to Back to the Future, and in part like Meet the Robinsons. The story throws some interesting twists. And in fact I would say they are 3 great surprises in this book.
It was a great read and As mentioned earlier I should have read it much sooner. If you have read the earlier books, you owe it to yourself to see the story through. If you have not this trilogy is well worth the time.
So read them and find out about Archvillain, Archnemesis and Project Irony!
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Barry Lyga. As well as an author profile and interview with Barry.
In this final volume Kyle Camden is not himself. He regrets his actions for the first time. He cannot hardly look at his best friend let alone talk to her. He is focused on Mighty Mike still but now also fascinated with finding a way to undo his mistakes and ease his regret by going back in time. But things do not always go as planned, especially for a super genius and his ipod with intelligence to match. Planning to head back in time after constructing a time machine from an old motorcycle and lots of electronics. But he overshoots and ends up in 1987. Meeting a younger version of the Sheriff Munroe, and even his father.
In part this book reads as homage to Back to the Future, and in part like Meet the Robinsons. The story throws some interesting twists. And in fact I would say they are 3 great surprises in this book.
It was a great read and As mentioned earlier I should have read it much sooner. If you have read the earlier books, you owe it to yourself to see the story through. If you have not this trilogy is well worth the time.
So read them and find out about Archvillain, Archnemesis and Project Irony!
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Barry Lyga. As well as an author profile and interview with Barry.
October 1, 2014
I enjoyed this, but not quite as much as the first two books in the series. The time travel parts were a little weird, and it was totally unfair for Lyga to drop a plot bombshell in at the conclusion of what up to then seemed like the logical conclusion of the series. Now, he will have to travel in disguise to escape the fans who want to track him down and pummel him unmercifully until he writes the now-missing book in the series.
Of course, the missing book will have to unravel a whole bunch of time-travel induced headaches. He's probably writing books in his serial killer series just to relax from making his brain hurt in this one.
The story this time is that Kyle Camden is trying to undo the chaos he caused in the second volume, and has the not-so-bright idea of going back in time. While he might be able to fix things, as usual one of his motivations is to prove how smart he is. This rarely works out well, especially when his planned excursion through time leaves him stuck in 1987, with a time machine needing repair components not available yet then. Yes, there's a discussion of how the English language and time travel do not mix well.
Things get wacky as he interacts with people from the town's past, but who have effects on his modern present, or who have met him in his own future, or...well, time travel is like that. Once you've got it, you're stuck with it until the Niven paradox unravels the whole thing.
Of course, the missing book will have to unravel a whole bunch of time-travel induced headaches. He's probably writing books in his serial killer series just to relax from making his brain hurt in this one.
The story this time is that Kyle Camden is trying to undo the chaos he caused in the second volume, and has the not-so-bright idea of going back in time. While he might be able to fix things, as usual one of his motivations is to prove how smart he is. This rarely works out well, especially when his planned excursion through time leaves him stuck in 1987, with a time machine needing repair components not available yet then. Yes, there's a discussion of how the English language and time travel do not mix well.
Things get wacky as he interacts with people from the town's past, but who have effects on his modern present, or who have met him in his own future, or...well, time travel is like that. Once you've got it, you're stuck with it until the Niven paradox unravels the whole thing.
October 31, 2019
I read this series primarily because my kid was reading the series and I was unfamiliar with the author and descriptions of the storyline in other reviews had me quite concerned about what this story was about. I was able to recognize things that a mom with experience with Mike types could see that others might not get! So well and subtly played! Thank you for a respectful portrayal! The more I think about this series the more fascinated I am! I just might have to go back and reread it to enjoy this fabulous work!
I highly recommend middle schoolers read this series with opportunity discuss the various characters and their idiosyncrasies throughout the series! It could be an awesome way to bridge divides in the middle school population!
I highly recommend middle schoolers read this series with opportunity discuss the various characters and their idiosyncrasies throughout the series! It could be an awesome way to bridge divides in the middle school population!
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November 24, 2022I really wish that ending had been a whole separate book? I'm not sure I fully understand what was going on, and I think it could have been fleshed out into a full story easily, and I'm legit wondering if that was the original plan that fell through? The other books went into so much detail with a steady pace, and then this one just shoehorned everything into one epilogue and a few hints dropped here and there, and the whole main mystery of the series is resolved as a complete afterthought.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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February 23, 2021i think that theses book are grate.
December 24, 2024
I hate the end geez
May 26, 2013
Kyle Camden, also known as the Blue Freak, is troubled because he erased part of the memory of his best friend Mairi so that she wouldn't know that he has special powers or his real identity. As he heads back in time to make things right, everything goes haywire at his town's annual burying of the time capsule. Suddenly, there are zombies everywhere, and friends become foes. Even though he and Erasmus, his AI buddy, arrive back in 1987, they arrive a little earlier than expected, which causes plenty of complications, among them meeting his father as a boy. How he will manage to get back to the future is anyone's guess since technology is nothing like it is in the modern world. I enjoyed this title since it raised plenty of tough questions and because Kyle starts off in such a mess and then eventually, realizes that he's been something of a jerk toward his friend, his family, and even Mighty Mike, the local superhero. There's plenty of interesting material packed in this book.
April 11, 2013
I normally hate time travel, even for hokey things. I was almost okay with it here early on, but eventually I wasn't going for it. (Building a supercomputer from a PS3, now that's fine.) I didn't like some of the plot direction either.
That said, some cultural commentary and character development was still okay. Could be extra fun for kids.
The end was too rushed, even though I usually like short. Maybe Lyga just tried to fit in too much.
Not a terrible book, but it could have been better. This is one of few series that I don't mind reading, either, because they are so short, easy, and fun. Oh well.
That said, some cultural commentary and character development was still okay. Could be extra fun for kids.
The end was too rushed, even though I usually like short. Maybe Lyga just tried to fit in too much.
Not a terrible book, but it could have been better. This is one of few series that I don't mind reading, either, because they are so short, easy, and fun. Oh well.
March 29, 2013
Kyle Camden, aka The Azure Avenger, is trying to stop rival superhero Mighty Mike by proving that Mike is actually an alien. However, as is usually the case, the best-laid plans often go astray and this is no exception. There ensues much action, adventure, and even time-travel!
It can stand alone, as there is enough background information given about the previous stories, however, it’s probably best to have actually read them first. I have to admit that the concept of paradoxes in time travel always makes my mind boggle.
It can stand alone, as there is enough background information given about the previous stories, however, it’s probably best to have actually read them first. I have to admit that the concept of paradoxes in time travel always makes my mind boggle.
January 3, 2013
I loved reading a book right before it actually is released to the public - this is a first for me! I read the advanced proof that the author mailed to me in December, and not having read the first two Archvillian books wasn't sure what to expect. I liked this hero/timetravel story, and still am laughing about the trip all the way back to 1987 (the year I graduated from high school.)
November 2, 2014
I thought this was a terrific end to this trilogy.
Though I do believe that another book could be added to the series.
Overall, this was a fun middle grade/ kind of young adult series that anyone who's a fan of superheroes will enjoy.
Though I do believe that another book could be added to the series.
Overall, this was a fun middle grade/ kind of young adult series that anyone who's a fan of superheroes will enjoy.
October 15, 2015
This absolutely amazing book topped off an amazing series. This book turned the direction of the series towards time travel. This book confused my brain in a good way about paradoxes and time travel. This book is a must-read.
May 8, 2013
This was the best one of the three for sure. Very exciting and complex, left us with many questions and hopes for more books in the series so that we can have our questions answered!!
October 2, 2013
When I was younger my Dad read me the first two and I came back to read the third. Great series for ages 6+.
April 9, 2016
Great book, you don't want to put it down. It's sad when it finishes not because there is a death but because the series has ended and it was so good.
October 15, 2014
I thought that it was one of the best books I have ever read!! :)
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July 1, 2015funny book but you should read archvillian and mad mask first
January 22, 2016
This seemed to end the series (book 3), but I still have questions!
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