Completely cheesy and sweet, yet impactful.  This YA book is high on drama and a bit over the top, just like the age group!  The messaging is on point while the storyline is engaging and funny.  It’s earmarked as a superhero story.  But really, it’s about teenagers learning to embrace their eccentricities (adhd, queerness, family dynamics).  

 

I’m not typically a superhero fan, but the world could absolutely use more of this kind of superhero.  Not just the ones doing super human things either.  Ones like these teenagers who band together for good, support each other through thick and think, and overcome obstacles as they learn to believe in themselves.  

 

One of the things I’ve come to love about Klune is his wit.  The banter in this one is on point.  I laughed and snickered and giggled.  Even as Nick deals with inner struggles, Klune manages to add a bit of lightheartedness. 

 

Also of note! The sequel to this book, Flash Fire, just released on July 13 of this year.