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caitlin033's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Child death
jasmineman's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really liked this whole series, but this was by far the best book in the series. I loved the reoccurring themes of morality, villains, heroes, justice, the grey areas in between, how everything is not so black and white, and all the other topics it touched on. Nova was my favourite character and I loved her so much, she was such a strong character and the romance between her and Adrian was well done. I thought the concept, plot, and world building were also great, and there were so many unexpected moments and twists, especially the ending. (I had a prediction for the ending, which kind of ended up happening but it wasnt final and the complete opposite then ended up happening) The first two books I really liked, but this book I loved. This series was so fun to read and it was such a unique concept for books, since for movies superhero movies are really common, but in books there aren't half as many.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault and War
Minor: Child death, Blood, and Grief
taryn_g's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
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
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars
This was a really awesome conclusion to the Renegades series! From beginning to end, I felt like I was on the edge of my seat.
What I loved the most about Supernova was the truly epic ending. The last 40% of the book flowed so well, and it felt like one big action sequence while still keeping good pacing. From the battle at the arena to the final fight, it was a huge rollercoaster ride. All of the action was choreographed just right, with enough breaks in the action to not feel overwhelming.
I also really loved the development that we get to see all of our main characters go through by the conclusion. Nova especially has so much growth. The relationships between the characters were great, too, and the dual perspectives made it really interesting to see how Nova and Adrian viewed both each other and the people around them differently.
As always with Marissa Meyer’s writing, the romance was adorable. Nova and Adrian’s relationship is developed so well over the course of the series, even if I have a hard time seeing them being the PDA couple on the parade float in the epilogue. Oscar and Ruby are also such a cute pairing, and I liked the inclusion of the chemistry between Danna and Narcissa.
The continuous stream of prodigies being neutralized made everything seem so dire. Although, one of my only dislikes for this book was everyone getting their powers back at the end. At first, I was upset that everyone was being neutralized, but it started to feel like a poetic ending, especially since one of the big questions for the characters throughout the series is “would the world be better without prodigies?” So, everyone regaining their powers or gaining powers for the first time wasn’t exactly the ending I was hoping for.
The only other thing that I wasn’t too huge a fan of was Nova’s star. I mainly just found it kind of confusing, especially the explanation of how it was hidden in Nova. But I did like the way it came into play during the ending.
I’m honestly disappointed that this series is over, especially after revealing that Magpie is Nova’s sister in the epilogue. It makes a lot of sense - the way they bicker is very much how siblings bicker, even if they don’t know they’re sisters - and now I really want to know if they ever find out and what will end up happening to Magpie.
Supernova was definitely my favorite of the series, followed by Renegades and then Archenemies. A fitting conclusion to this super epic series!
2022: 13
This was a really awesome conclusion to the Renegades series! From beginning to end, I felt like I was on the edge of my seat.
What I loved the most about Supernova was the truly epic ending. The last 40% of the book flowed so well, and it felt like one big action sequence while still keeping good pacing. From the battle at the arena to the final fight, it was a huge rollercoaster ride. All of the action was choreographed just right, with enough breaks in the action to not feel overwhelming.
I also really loved the development that we get to see all of our main characters go through by the conclusion. Nova especially has so much growth. The relationships between the characters were great, too, and the dual perspectives made it really interesting to see how Nova and Adrian viewed both each other and the people around them differently.
As always with Marissa Meyer’s writing, the romance was adorable. Nova and Adrian’s relationship is developed so well over the course of the series, even if I have a hard time seeing them being the PDA couple on the parade float in the epilogue. Oscar and Ruby are also such a cute pairing, and I liked the inclusion of the chemistry between Danna and Narcissa.
The continuous stream of prodigies being neutralized made everything seem so dire. Although, one of my only dislikes for this book was everyone getting their powers back at the end. At first, I was upset that everyone was being neutralized, but it started to feel like a poetic ending, especially since one of the big questions for the characters throughout the series is “would the world be better without prodigies?” So, everyone regaining their powers or gaining powers for the first time wasn’t exactly the ending I was hoping for.
The only other thing that I wasn’t too huge a fan of was Nova’s star. I mainly just found it kind of confusing, especially the explanation of how it was hidden in Nova. But I did like the way it came into play during the ending.
I’m honestly disappointed that this series is over, especially after revealing that Magpie is Nova’s sister in the epilogue. It makes a lot of sense - the way they bicker is very much how siblings bicker, even if they don’t know they’re sisters - and now I really want to know if they ever find out and what will end up happening to Magpie.
Supernova was definitely my favorite of the series, followed by Renegades and then Archenemies. A fitting conclusion to this super epic series!
2022: 13
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Child death
blank_space_forever's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
These are my notes so just don’t read my review
DO NOT READ!!!
Spoilers!!!
I warned you.
<When Adrian was interrogating Nova and she kept denying that she wasn’t Nightmare. *Rodrick Heffley voice* Deny Deny Deny>
<Leroy and Honey Bee went too far when they started using Agent N. >
<So crazy when Max started to absorb everyone’s powers. Adrian and Nova taking some of the burden for him was so moving.>
<Then everyone got powers. Everyone and their moms. And now Max is the only one without super powers.>
<Leroy knows Magpie is Novas sister.>
I need another book
DO NOT READ!!!
Spoilers!!!
I warned you.
<When Adrian was interrogating Nova and she kept denying that she wasn’t Nightmare. *Rodrick Heffley voice* Deny Deny Deny>
<Leroy and Honey Bee went too far when they started using Agent N. >
<So crazy when Max started to absorb everyone’s powers. Adrian and Nova taking some of the burden for him was so moving.>
<Then everyone got powers. Everyone and their moms. And now Max is the only one without super powers.>
<Leroy knows Magpie is Novas sister.>
I need another book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Torture, Death of parent, and War
dwdillydally's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence
lydialesnevich's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ok, so i loved this book series from start to finish, however, i don’t like how meyer wrote the epilogue. the ending of the plot itself was fitting and satisfactory, but when i read the epilogue it dipped my mood a bit? to put it simply without spoilers, meyer wrote a position which contradicted the entire lesson taught throughout three books. I could see it as a “this character is young, some people will always view the world this way” type thing, but to me it didn’t feel that way.
Either way, that’s simply me being nit picky.
Otherwise, this series was absolutely amazing from start to finish. though a bit hectic at times, i loved the world building, message and characters. Definitely would recommend this to any YA fan.
(note: the 4 stars isn’t for the epilogue!! the missing star mostly came from the slight back-and-forth-ness confusion of the third book)
Either way, that’s simply me being nit picky.
Otherwise, this series was absolutely amazing from start to finish. though a bit hectic at times, i loved the world building, message and characters. Definitely would recommend this to any YA fan.
(note: the 4 stars isn’t for the epilogue!! the missing star mostly came from the slight back-and-forth-ness confusion of the third book)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I can't quite put my finger on why I didn't *love* the ending, but regardless, I did really like the whole series, and even the bits of the ending I thought I wasn't going to like worked well enough when it all came together.
Overall, I feel like this series had potential to be the most amazing thing ever that I recommended to everyone I know, but fell short to *merely* be a very enjoyable read that I'd be happy to re-read a few times. Not bad at all, and still recommended for people who would enjoy YA superhero type stories.
Overall, I feel like this series had potential to be the most amazing thing ever that I recommended to everyone I know, but fell short to *merely* be a very enjoyable read that I'd be happy to re-read a few times. Not bad at all, and still recommended for people who would enjoy YA superhero type stories.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Pedophilia