I will be doing a full review for this book soon on my booktube channel, but for now I will say 3 things:

1. Do not go into this book expecting the profound story of Les Miserables. It's very watered down and only really shows the second half of the story, focusing around the characters based off of Marius, Cosette, and Eponine. And Javert's beef with Jean Valjean is basically nonexistent except for two sentences.
Ok I don't want this to turn into a rant so I'm moving on.

2. The characters are not well developed (except maybe Chatine) and they are all very annoying.

3. The worldbuilding was excellent! Nice job.

Thrillingly creepy, feminist, and thought-provoking. I can't say too much without revealing spoilers, but...wow.

Problems I had with the book: token characters (token gay and POC characters while MC was white and straight)
A great thing: No romance! Or at least, not taking over the plot. Just a little flirting. I suspect that romance will increase in the sequel, however.

I will be doing a full review on my channel Elemental Books!!

Honestly, I started reading this book and was confused at the extent of sexism that was in the town in this book, East Rockport. But as I continued to read, I realized, once again, how privileged I am. I live in a big city, not a small town. Feminism is the norm here. But not in East Rockport. Moxie really opened my eyes to the ultra-conservative nature of rural and small-town U.S. Whenever I have thought of Texas, I've only really thought of Austin because that's only ever where I go when I visit since I have family there. And Austin is progressive! But I've heard of the Texan stereotypes and sort of felt a confusion surrounding them. I've never thought of Texas as the 'deep south' despite the fact that it's the southernmost U.S. And yet. I was blind and now I see. Thank you, Jennifer Mathieu. You have inspired me!
The only reason I gave this four and not five stars was because it lasted too short (nooo!!), although I suppose some people like that sort of thing, where you fly through a book in one sitting. Additionally, I thought that if Viv, the MC, was a WOC or lesbian, the story could have had another perspective, although the story does briefly address those issues as well. Anyway. It was a great book! READ THIS!

I loved the conclusion to this duology! Very intriguing and dark, just like the first book.

Everyone should read this book! It effectively told the story of a trans girl struggling against her family's expectations of her AS WELL AS badass superheroes!!! Danny shares the same name as my sister (Danielle) and shows a very strong character development: as she must face the villains that threaten New Port City, she becomes more confident and willing to stand up to her parents, and other transphobic superheroes/friends. Definitely read this book; it's not too often that you get a narrative told from a trans MC that isn't a memoir (and don't get me wrong, memoirs are great, but it's nice to see representation in fiction as well)!

Very interesting concept! Hooked me from the beginning! I thought the pacing could've been a bit better at the beginning, though...