8/10 Teen, Superhero, Book
A really hilarious book about a boy born in a ‘Super’ town. While he wants to grow up to be a villain, like his mother, he discovers that his father is actually a superhero, which puts a definite hitch in Renegade’s plans, (what if he ends up with superhero powers!?!). Renegade gets stuck living with his superhero family, and disasters ensue. The book is full of moments that you don’t want the under-teen set to read, and the humor does target teenagers more than it does kids. That being said, the book is very clever, and is full of great moments. The plot is a little wavy, and some of the plot points are a little underdeveloped, (for instance, a hero is born with an h on his thumb and a v indicates a villain, but hero’s can act like villains, and vice versa). This book is verging on most read, and if you’re looking to waste time, I’d recommended it.
The Rise of Renegade X by Chelsea M. Campbell
Rating: 7/10 Children-YA fantasy
I love the idea of this book, but the execution is a little off. Set in a not quite England of the past, the main character is both likable and flawed. She struggles with moral dilemmas, and with her friends’. She has a lot of personality, and must deal with the inherent racism she is surrounded by. The idea of combining both fairies and automatons is brilliant, but the author doesn’t expand on these steampunk elements of the story, much to my disappointment. Instead, she focuses on her distinctly Jane Eyre influenced character, making me beg for more on the backstory of the world the characters live in.
Magic Under Glass, By Jaclyn Dolamore
