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talkingchicle's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley for this audio ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
A group of friends get bullied daily. One day they accidentally open a portal that allows other worldly creatures to come through. They have also discovered that they now have superpowers. Together they fight against the creatures to protect their friends and family as well as trying to thwart the secret government task force that has popped up in town.
I was very intrigued by the concept of this and it definitely kept my attention! This was a fresh take on a coming of age story, especially with the fantasy elements. There was a lot of representation in this book, which I definitely appreciated! I liked that along the characters were so different.
The only thing I did not like was the characters. I just didn't find them likeable in the slightest. I felt that the characters weren't fully fleshed out yet so they came across very one dimensional.
I enjoyed the narrator of the story. They did a great job of being this book to life!
If you enjoy a little fantasy and coming of age stories then definitely give this a go!
A group of friends get bullied daily. One day they accidentally open a portal that allows other worldly creatures to come through. They have also discovered that they now have superpowers. Together they fight against the creatures to protect their friends and family as well as trying to thwart the secret government task force that has popped up in town.
I was very intrigued by the concept of this and it definitely kept my attention! This was a fresh take on a coming of age story, especially with the fantasy elements. There was a lot of representation in this book, which I definitely appreciated! I liked that along the characters were so different.
The only thing I did not like was the characters. I just didn't find them likeable in the slightest. I felt that the characters weren't fully fleshed out yet so they came across very one dimensional.
I enjoyed the narrator of the story. They did a great job of being this book to life!
If you enjoy a little fantasy and coming of age stories then definitely give this a go!
moony_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I was given the chance to review the audio arc of this title, and since I've been intrigued by it for a while, I had to take it!
Unfortunately, it didn't really live up to my expectations, but I think that's partly because I really disliked the narrator.
I have also received an arc of the sequel, so I'm looking forward to actually reading that one.
Thanks Netgalley for the audio arc
Unfortunately, it didn't really live up to my expectations, but I think that's partly because I really disliked the narrator.
I have also received an arc of the sequel, so I'm looking forward to actually reading that one.
Thanks Netgalley for the audio arc
soulsow's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like it yet it felt weak because the main thing so the bullying was completely out of time, it would've worked better if it was in an earlier time period but for now it wasn't credible for me almost in stereotype. Nodody is bullied for liking comics anymore, it's popular.
The plot was simple, the characters maybe a bit too simple, it was predictable but it was fun to read a comics style book narrative with super heroes
It is nice to read for an afternoon
The plot was simple, the characters maybe a bit too simple, it was predictable but it was fun to read a comics style book narrative with super heroes
It is nice to read for an afternoon
mikefromarkansas's review against another edition
4.0
High School friends get bullied. They stumble into opening up another dimension full of monsters that feed on humans, but also they gain super powers. Then the real action begins as they try to save the world. It was a fun story.
_belle's review
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this one!
(Text version is far better than the audiobook)
*Fun!
*Superhero powers
*Monster fighting
*Freshmen year
*(mostly) Annoying characters(?)
*Weird junk food obsession from the author
*Monster POV
*Profanity
*Stranger Things feel
*Should've been set in the 80s/90s
(?) It's strange when you actually prefer the bully over the "heroes".
Favourite character: Kenneth - the beginnings of a good character arc, I hope.
Character to watch: Micah - will be interesting to see which direction his character goes.
Least favourite character: Christian - I'm sorry but she's the most annoying of the bunch.
Setting and time wise, it had a great feel about it. Felt like the 80s or 90s. But then every time something modern was mentioned, I was pulled out. So, I do agree with those saying this feels "dated" in many ways. I think it definitely would have benefited from being set in an earlier decade.
The characters are young and shallow, and the writing is simple. The dialogue is cringy but I guess that's how young teens would talk. It feels perfect for a young audience who like a bit of monster gore (I didn't think is was too much, personally). It was actually the profanity that I found the most troubling.
Overall it was enjoyable, simple fun. I plan to continue the series.
(Text version is far better than the audiobook)
*Fun!
*Superhero powers
*Monster fighting
*Freshmen year
*(mostly) Annoying characters(?)
*Weird junk food obsession from the author
*Monster POV
*Profanity
*Stranger Things feel
*Should've been set in the 80s/90s
(?) It's strange when you actually prefer the bully over the "heroes".
Favourite character: Kenneth - the beginnings of a good character arc, I hope.
Character to watch: Micah - will be interesting to see which direction his character goes.
Least favourite character: Christian - I'm sorry but she's the most annoying of the bunch.
Setting and time wise, it had a great feel about it. Felt like the 80s or 90s. But then every time something modern was mentioned, I was pulled out. So, I do agree with those saying this feels "dated" in many ways. I think it definitely would have benefited from being set in an earlier decade.
The characters are young and shallow, and the writing is simple. The dialogue is cringy but I guess that's how young teens would talk. It feels perfect for a young audience who like a bit of monster gore (I didn't think is was too much, personally). It was actually the profanity that I found the most troubling.
Overall it was enjoyable, simple fun. I plan to continue the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing
fireproofbunny's review against another edition
3.0
Four high schoolers suffer daily humiliation from bullies, the ignorance of adults and indifference of their peers. When the friends accidentally open a door letting ungodly creatures into this world their lives change forever. Gifted by the same magic that opened that door these freaks set out to punish their tormentors. With dead bodies piling up the freaks know that with great power comes great responsibly they set out to hunt the monster they freed. But it wont be easy with meddling adults, ignorant police officers and nosey "homeland security" agents. This story is very much Chronicle meets Stranger Things. I did enjoy that we got to experience everyone that is involved point of view. I did not care for the personally of a lot of the characters.
ljvalentine's review against another edition
4.0
The X-men meets Stranger Things via The Craft in this fun, action-packed horror.
With plenty of gore, emotional moments and fast-paced action, this book left me wanting more!
Perfect for comic book & horror fans
With plenty of gore, emotional moments and fast-paced action, this book left me wanting more!
Perfect for comic book & horror fans
eflack7's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were great and relatable. I cannot wait to continue this series!