tw: verbal abuse, transphobia, ableist language, violence, loss of limbs, murder, homophobia, transphobic and homophobic slurs

Okay, I knew I was excited for this one but I underestimated just how much I'd love it. Danny is a hell of a protagonist and if you think I'd lay down my life for a trans lesbian superhero you'd be ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. I really liked the way transphobia and transmisogyny were handled in this book with a complicated perspective on how heroes might not be all they're cracked up to be - and that being a 'good' person doesn't excuse your belief system. I also really, really respected the fact that Danny didn't back down. Despite her self-esteem and confidence struggles (and oh boy those are justified and well written), Danny wasn't willing to compromise on herself, her identity or her happiness for other people and I love that New Port City has a hell of an inspirational hero in the new Dreadnought. Highly recommend, and I can't wait to read the sequel.