The Extraordinaries is such an enjoyable read!
I'll start with the CONS.
The story, for me, was a bit hard to get into as I don't normally pick up superhero/fanfiction novels, but the writing drew me in so quickly, I was intrigued. The plot was a bit predictable, but I became so invested in each character (even if Nick was ridiculously extra at times ;)) that correctly guessing the path of the plot didn't matter to me at all.
Now, the PROS!
The humor is utter perfection! I literally found myself laughing out loud at some of the character's antics! TJ Klune writes dialogue with a splendid perfection, not many writers can do that. I was easily able to imagine myself sitting next to Nick and his friends at the lunch table at school and when Nick was saved by Shadow Star... oh man! Nick is just 'a little' obsessed with the superhero that keeps his home, Nova City, safe. And by 'a little' I mean he has a pillow with Shadow Star's face on it... 🤦♀️
Each character is so lovingly written; from Nick's friend Gibby to Seth's aunt, Martha. I fell in love with each and every one of them, though I was partial to Jazz and her badass-ness :)
I truly think this is a book for the masses, even if you're like me and don't usually enjoy superhero fiction. Everyone needs to go and purchase this book! An extra dose of... extra in your life is never a bad thing! :)
Thank you TorTeen and BookishFirst for providing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I'll start with the CONS.
The story, for me, was a bit hard to get into as I don't normally pick up superhero/fanfiction novels, but the writing drew me in so quickly, I was intrigued. The plot was a bit predictable, but I became so invested in each character (even if Nick was ridiculously extra at times ;)) that correctly guessing the path of the plot didn't matter to me at all.
Now, the PROS!
The humor is utter perfection! I literally found myself laughing out loud at some of the character's antics! TJ Klune writes dialogue with a splendid perfection, not many writers can do that. I was easily able to imagine myself sitting next to Nick and his friends at the lunch table at school and when Nick was saved by Shadow Star... oh man! Nick is just 'a little' obsessed with the superhero that keeps his home, Nova City, safe. And by 'a little' I mean he has a pillow with Shadow Star's face on it... 🤦♀️
Each character is so lovingly written; from Nick's friend Gibby to Seth's aunt, Martha. I fell in love with each and every one of them, though I was partial to Jazz and her badass-ness :)
I truly think this is a book for the masses, even if you're like me and don't usually enjoy superhero fiction. Everyone needs to go and purchase this book! An extra dose of... extra in your life is never a bad thing! :)
Thank you TorTeen and BookishFirst for providing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.