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Flash Fire
by TJ Klune
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Don't have much to add from my original review, but it's just as good a second time! Nick and Seth are just adorable and I want to be their friend, too.
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Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Teen for an advanced copy of this to review! I absolutely loved The Extraordinaries last year, so I was so excited to dive into this one. Mostly because Nick is one of my favorite characters, and I needed to know what happened to him and his friends!
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Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Teen for an advanced copy of this to review! I absolutely loved The Extraordinaries last year, so I was so excited to dive into this one. Mostly because Nick is one of my favorite characters, and I needed to know what happened to him and his friends!
Right from the get go, this book is funny. That first chapter set the tone for the novel, and of course, Nick himself. Having ADHD means that Nick’s mind takes him down some interesting paths, which makes the narration all that more entertaining. He’s a teenager in his first relationship, and his relationship with his dad just adds fuel to the fire. Everything about Nick just pulls you through the story and having him as a narrator was the perfect choice. Also the way he always makes sure everyone knows Seth is bisexual is adorable.
Honestly, character is the best thing about this book. As is usually the case with a TJ Klune book, as I’ve found. Not only is Nick great, but also Seth, Gibby, and Jazz. The way they interact with each other is so endearing, and you know that they’ll always have each others’ backs. I love this quirky group of characters and can’t wait to see them again in the third novel.
Klune also addressed the criticism he got from the first novel about the way police were portrayed in the book. Nick’s dad is a police officer, and there are a lot of great discussions in the book about the way police can abuse their power. This is a great example of an author taking criticism and improving on it in later books.
No spoilers, but a fair warning. This book ends on a cliffhanger that’s definitely going to make you want the third book immediately. So don’t say I didn’t warn you!
All in all, this is an edge of your seat book filled with great characters you won’t want to leave. I know I didn’t!
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Oh I loved this. Maybe even better than the first one. And that ending?? Stay tuned for a full review tomorrow!
Oh I loved this. Maybe even better than the first one. And that ending?? Stay tuned for a full review tomorrow!
Graphic: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Violence, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual content, Death of parent