Flash fire

TJ Klune

Book - 2021

"Through bravery, charm, and an alarming amount of enthusiasm, Nick landed himself the superhero boyfriend of his dreams. Now instead of just writing stories about him, Nick actually gets to kiss him. But having a superhero boyfriend isn't everything Nick thought it would be--he's still struggling to make peace with his own lack of extraordinary powers. When new Extraordinaries begin arriving in Nova City--siblings who can manipulate smoke and ice, a mysterious hero who can move objects with their mind, and a drag queen superhero with the best name and the most-sequined costume anyone has ever had--it's up to Nick and his friends Seth, Gibby, and Jazz to determine who is virtuous and who is villainous"--

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Subjects
Genres
Young adult fiction
Fantasy fiction
Superhero fiction
Bildungsromans
Gay fiction
Novels
Published
New York : Tor Teen 2021.
Language
English
Main Author
TJ Klune (author)
Edition
First edition
Item Description
"A Tom Doherty Associates book." -- Title page verso.
Series information from author's website.
Sequel to: Extraordinaries.
Physical Description
374 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781250203687
Contents unavailable.
Review by Kirkus Book Review

This sequel to the superhero tale The Extraordinaries (2020) is jampacked with action, nefarious plots, romance, and puns. Nicholas Bell has it pretty good: Though he's only 16, he's got a strong, positive sense of self (critical for a gay teen) in addition to a supportive dad, great friends, and an adorable boyfriend, Seth. Seth's alter ego is the superpowered Pyro Storm, who can manifest fire and spends much of his free time aiding local citizens in their fair city. Nick is proud of Seth and does everything he can to support him, including orchestrating Pyro Storm's rebranding efforts via social media and composing hot fanfic--if Nick does say so himself. Of course, Nick has his own struggles, like dealing with his ADHD, massive headaches, awkward visits from a sketchy rich dude (long story), and some explosive secrets on the verge of being revealed. Spending more time with these characters is an absolute delight; the love they share and readily profess for each other, both platonic and romantic, is beautiful to witness. Of particular note is the tension between Nick's cop father and the middle-class Black family of Gibby, one of Nick's friends. The discussions by both parties are frank, with Nick's father ultimately taking responsibility for his past misconduct and Nick showing growth in understanding Gibby's parents' perspective. Nick and Seth are White. Another extraordinary installment. (Fantasy. 14-18) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.