Book two of the Extraordinaries takes us out of the slow burn and right into the dumpster fire — but in the best possible way. With MORE Extraordinaries turning up in Nova City, MORE fan fiction peppering the narrative, MORE Nicky and Seth developing their boyfriend groove, MORE extreme secondhand embarrassment from the endearing father-son situation, MORE Jazz and Gibby time, MORE stream-of-consciousness ADHD brilliance from Nicky, MORE thoughtful discussions of difficult topics (including police brutality and corruption), MORE #SquadGOALS, MORE over-the-top villains, and, I hate to break it to you, MORE CLIFFHANGER REVEALS.

Some of the pacing seems just a little off, some of the heavier topics a little belabored, and some of the surprise twists and reveals a little obvious, but overall, this is a delightful extension of this world and I love spending time with this group. The drama keeps getting deeper but so do the relationships — and it's all delivered with that sparkle of wit, imagination, and kindness that you've come to expect from Klune.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #TorTeen for the digital ARC!