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A review by kailey_luminouslibro
Archenemies by Marissa Meyer
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.5
Nova is a spy for the Anarchists. She has infiltrated the Renegade headquarters, pretending to be one of them so that she can plot against them. But Nova's loyalties are divided as she finds herself more and more involved with Adrian, a young superhero whose two dads are the leaders of the Renegades. In this second book of the series, Nova is starting to really feel the pressure of her double life as the violence in the city escalates.
I have been enjoying this series about superheroes and villains! The plot is adventurous and has many layers and twists. But the pacing is way too slow. The writing just drags on and on, telling the reader things we already know, slowing down the action to explain things that are obvious. We already know that Nova is conflicted about her loyalties. We don't need to reminded of it in every other chapter. This book could have been much shorter.
I really liked Nova's character. She has to navigate between these internally flawed groups of Anarchists and Renegades and try to find a place for herself. She is very guarded and tries to act tough, but we also get to see her sensitive heart. In this book, she has so many people that she wants to protect on both sides, and she is stuck in the middle. She sees the good in all of them, and she hates having to work against them.
Adrian was also a compelling character. He is eager to prove himself to his two dads. They are the leaders of the entire city and the most powerful superheroes in the world, and he wants to prove that he is also powerful and wise and capable. He continues experimenting with some very dangerous powers and keeping secrets from his dads. Eventually all those secrets start to catch up to him in this second book.
I liked the sweet romance between Nova and Adrian. In this book, their connection deepens and they kiss a few times, but they are still in the hesitant early stages of their romance. They are adorably awkward sometimes! They are starting to rely on each other for emotional support in the midst of all the chaos in the city, but they are both keeping so many secrets from each other that their trust is eroding before their relationship is even defined. So much tension!
To see details about the violence and other questionable content in this book, check it out on the Screen It First website! https://screenitfirst.com/book/archenemies-renegades-book-2-626926
I have been enjoying this series about superheroes and villains! The plot is adventurous and has many layers and twists. But the pacing is way too slow. The writing just drags on and on, telling the reader things we already know, slowing down the action to explain things that are obvious. We already know that Nova is conflicted about her loyalties. We don't need to reminded of it in every other chapter. This book could have been much shorter.
I really liked Nova's character. She has to navigate between these internally flawed groups of Anarchists and Renegades and try to find a place for herself. She is very guarded and tries to act tough, but we also get to see her sensitive heart. In this book, she has so many people that she wants to protect on both sides, and she is stuck in the middle. She sees the good in all of them, and she hates having to work against them.
Adrian was also a compelling character. He is eager to prove himself to his two dads. They are the leaders of the entire city and the most powerful superheroes in the world, and he wants to prove that he is also powerful and wise and capable. He continues experimenting with some very dangerous powers and keeping secrets from his dads. Eventually all those secrets start to catch up to him in this second book.
I liked the sweet romance between Nova and Adrian. In this book, their connection deepens and they kiss a few times, but they are still in the hesitant early stages of their romance. They are adorably awkward sometimes! They are starting to rely on each other for emotional support in the midst of all the chaos in the city, but they are both keeping so many secrets from each other that their trust is eroding before their relationship is even defined. So much tension!
To see details about the violence and other questionable content in this book, check it out on the Screen It First website! https://screenitfirst.com/book/archenemies-renegades-book-2-626926