Reviews

Faith: Taking Flight by Julie Murphy

alifromkc1907's review against another edition

4.0

Read March 2023

findleydunn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

sc104906's review against another edition

4.0

I received this as an eARC through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

Last summer, Faith was taken for the summer by an horrific experimental program that gave her superpowers. While her friends and loved ones believe she was away a journalism camp, Faith adjusts to her new life and powers. Not much has changed in her life, she is still hanging out with her best friends and updating her popular blog about her favorite supernatural show. Strange things begin happening around town, like dogs and girls going missing then turning up unexpectedly and extremely altered. Faith is distracted because her favorite show has come to town to film. She develops a friendship and crush on one of the show's leads, Dakota. Even though she might be distracted, Faith won't be able to avoid the mysterious goings on around town.

I love this plus size superhero. Faith is fun and strong. She has real feelings and desires. I can't wait to see how her story continues to evolve.

desireesbounds's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

criticalmiss's review against another edition

4.0

This did not end the way I imagined it would! Started slow with Faith, a teenage girl ready to graduate, dealing with her questions about her sexuality and the fact that she can fly.

Intrigue and mystery is woven throughout the book with missing pets and people and culminates in a big peak at the end which I quite enjoyed. Faith is a relatable character and I am intrigued to check out the comic books with her in them.

#lgbtq #superheroes #teenmystery

sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition

3.0

I liked parts of this and didn't like others. The ending felt really rushed to me. I did like having a superhero that doesn't fit the stereotypical superhero body type and the way Faith processes and deals with some of the cultural expectations and the way they affect her own self-image. This book is definitely heavier on the introspection and personal problems and lighter on the larger mystery/villain situation, which is fine, but it just made the mystery feel rather frustrating to me. 

alexis_booknerd's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

jennybeautifulbook's review against another edition

4.0

I would happily read more stories about Faith and her desire to make the world a better place. Julie Murphy still has a way of wrapping you in her words and wanting more.

erindurrett's review against another edition

4.0

4.5

33ewdw's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0