Reviewed by charlie on
Nick lives in a world where people with superpowers called "Extraordinaries" are real and he's into it, in a big way. He writes fan fiction about the hero of Nova City "Shadow Star" and might have the teensiest crush on him. After a chance encounter with Shadow Star, which wasn't in the slightest bit horrendously embarrassing, Nick decides he wants to be an Extraordinary himself. With the reluctant help of his friends he attempts to create his own origin story for completely altruistic reasons that have nothing to do with how good Shadow Star looks in lycra.
Nick has ADHD and his voice is so incredibly funny and endearing, his friends are hilarious and I just want to wrap up Seth and his bowties in a fluffy blanket. I love his Dad and their relationship and honestly can't think of a single thing I disliked about this book. I CAN'T WAIT for book two, especially after that epilogue!
Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan-Tor/Forge for giving me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 18 June, 2020: Finished reading
- 18 June, 2020: Reviewed