hypnoticx's review
4.0
I am a huge fan of anything superheroes and this one was great fun, it was interesting to see a bunch of supers who haven't got the usual common powers. Each character was interesting in their own way with a variety of abilities from tech, physical and creature based which made it a lot of fun to see them work around each of their specialties.
The Supes was such a sweet and adorable idea, i loved how they all got soup hero names but they fit each character perfectly in the best way. Slip is a great mc in the worst way in that he could be very negative, realistic and rather pessimistic which I could totally enjoy as progress through the story. The different roles in the team were explored in an interesting way, allowing each person to figure out what works and roles changing.
It has a great villain too which I loved! Also no long monalogues which I adored as a great trait in a villain, he was straight to the point in what he wanted and how to get it done which was so fun too read. The story did end up a lot more brutal and rough then I was expecting, but it was a perfect look at the life of Supers and how things don't always go to plan. No matter how hard you try you can't always predict everything.
Overall I found it a fascinating read which I d recommend to anyone who loves superpowers, heroes and villains along with something rather unique.
The Supes was such a sweet and adorable idea, i loved how they all got soup hero names but they fit each character perfectly in the best way. Slip is a great mc in the worst way in that he could be very negative, realistic and rather pessimistic which I could totally enjoy as progress through the story. The different roles in the team were explored in an interesting way, allowing each person to figure out what works and roles changing.
It has a great villain too which I loved! Also no long monalogues which I adored as a great trait in a villain, he was straight to the point in what he wanted and how to get it done which was so fun too read. The story did end up a lot more brutal and rough then I was expecting, but it was a perfect look at the life of Supers and how things don't always go to plan. No matter how hard you try you can't always predict everything.
Overall I found it a fascinating read which I d recommend to anyone who loves superpowers, heroes and villains along with something rather unique.
whistberry's review
4.0
This was a fun read! Loved the concept of teens with superpowers that seem less than useful since we get so much in popular culture about nearly unstoppable superheroes. As the story progresses, the different characters discover hidden strengths or innovative ways to use their powers that show that they can contribute as much as those with more obvious talents. I thought the sometimes tense dynamics between the disparate group of teens was well thought out and very identifiable for anyone who's ever had to work on a group project in school! The only downside for me was I wasn't sure who the target reader was for this book. It seemed at first as though it was written more for a middle grade audience, but then there is some unexpectedly violent action near the end that might be more appropriate for a young adult level. The tension definitely builds from the middle of the book to the end as the action intensifies, and I found it hard to put down once I got to that point. Overall, a fresh take on the teenage superhero genre with a very positive message of the value of teamwork and of finding our own inner superpowers.
emarleene's review
4.0
In The Supes we follow the son of a world renowned Super who can turn himself invisible. But Slip Stephenson doesn’t come near his father’s super power, and all he can do is to turn himself completely black. Totally the lamest super power of all time.
Slip is a student at the School for Underage Power Enhancement and Refinement (SUPER), and after years of failing his Super-exam (cause what use can turning black really be) he is now on his last year. Either he must pass the test or he will have to live his life as a regular civilian. Slip does not want to be “normal”, but how can he pass the test with his lame super power?
Slip and his fellow classmates, who are in the same position, has to work together as a team and make the best of their useless super powers if they are to make it in the Super world.
I found the premise of this novel to be quite intriguing even though I’ve already had my share of superhero novels. I thought it was impossible to make something new in this genre, and it was with a lot of skepticism I started to read this book. But how I had to eat my own words this time. I loved this book. I found it to be entertaining and fun. It was easy to read and had a nice pace that never really made any part of it slow or boring. The characters were nicely developed, and from the start I felt for Slip and the other characters. His team had characters from many different backgrounds and with personalities that really separated them from one another. There was humor and jokes mixed with more serious topics. It was just like any school of teenagers, and it was interesting to learn about these characters and their world.When they faced problems, I struggled with them. When they laughed, I laughed too.
I think the author has done a great job coming up with a twist to this Superhero genre and there wasn’t much in this words that reminded me of any other Superhero novels/movies/comics etc. Matthew Pritt managed to create characters with unique powers. And his worldbuilding was great. I always had a clear picture of what the characters and their surroundings looked like.
I’m highly impressed with the author’s work, and I recommend this book to everyone. A well deserved 5 stars from me on this one.
Slip is a student at the School for Underage Power Enhancement and Refinement (SUPER), and after years of failing his Super-exam (cause what use can turning black really be) he is now on his last year. Either he must pass the test or he will have to live his life as a regular civilian. Slip does not want to be “normal”, but how can he pass the test with his lame super power?
Slip and his fellow classmates, who are in the same position, has to work together as a team and make the best of their useless super powers if they are to make it in the Super world.
I found the premise of this novel to be quite intriguing even though I’ve already had my share of superhero novels. I thought it was impossible to make something new in this genre, and it was with a lot of skepticism I started to read this book. But how I had to eat my own words this time. I loved this book. I found it to be entertaining and fun. It was easy to read and had a nice pace that never really made any part of it slow or boring. The characters were nicely developed, and from the start I felt for Slip and the other characters. His team had characters from many different backgrounds and with personalities that really separated them from one another. There was humor and jokes mixed with more serious topics. It was just like any school of teenagers, and it was interesting to learn about these characters and their world.When they faced problems, I struggled with them. When they laughed, I laughed too.
I think the author has done a great job coming up with a twist to this Superhero genre and there wasn’t much in this words that reminded me of any other Superhero novels/movies/comics etc. Matthew Pritt managed to create characters with unique powers. And his worldbuilding was great. I always had a clear picture of what the characters and their surroundings looked like.
I’m highly impressed with the author’s work, and I recommend this book to everyone. A well deserved 5 stars from me on this one.
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