A review by library_dreamer
The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

This is not for everyone, but it was for me. It's funny. The main character, Nick, is a clueless but loveable ball of energy. He would be the main thing that makes this not for everyone, though. He has ADHD, which can make him insufferable at times. But there is a lot of overlap with my own brand of ADHD, so I really appreciated the rep and laugh out loud moments. How he is giving his friend some profound advice at one point and then jumping in a polluted river to try and get superpowers at another point. 

I loved all of his friends and the relationship he had with his dad. There are some problematic elements concerning his dad and the police department he works for, made worse by the fact that the book was released the day after a very high profile case of police brutality in the U.S., but based on an interview with the author, I am going to withhold judgment on this until I read the sequel this summer. 

I would like to know why Klune loves the color cerulean so much, though. 
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