A review by whistberry
The Supes by Matthew Pritt

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.