A review by readingwithhippos
Heroine Worship by Sarah Kuhn

5.0

I think I put off reading this book for so long (over a year!) because I loved the first book in the series so much, I thought there was no way the next book could measure up. Well, I shouldn’t have denied myself the pleasure, because Heroine Worship is every bit as swoonworthy as its predecessor. I love that this book focuses on Annie, better known as Aveda Jupiter, San Francisco’s premier superheroine, who we know from the first book as something of a narcissistic steamroller. Surprise--once you get inside her head, she’s actually a complex character with insecurities and issues of her own. I related super hard to Annie’s perfectionism and appreciated that while she makes progress and grows as a person, it’s in a halting way that feels realistic. Just like the first book, there’s a strong thread of romance here, but Kuhn makes sure to give equal weight to the female friendships. Even if you don’t think you like superhero stories, if you like women kicking ass and supporting each other against evil incursions from the spirit realm, this series will be your slice of cake.