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A review by kailey_luminouslibro
Supernova by Marissa Meyer
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 final book of the trilogy, Nova is starting to really feel the pressure of her double life as the violence in the city escalates. The Renegades definitely suspect her, and her secret identity is seriously compromised.
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. 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 finally has to make a decision about where her loyalties lie and it tears her apart.
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. The secrets that he has been holding in finally come to light in this book and he has to deal with the reality of his own flaws, which is hard for him because he's always trying to be perfect.
I liked the sweet romance between Nova and Adrian. In this book, their connection is strained because they start to learn the truth about each other. Ultimately, they have to decide if their feelings are real and figure out some way to move forward from the shambles of the war-torn city.
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/supernova-renegades-3-792432