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A review by bibliobrittish
The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune
5.0
4.5⭐️ - What can I say other than that I adored this? TJ Klune is the king of wholesome cackling, the stellar narration only adding to the hilarity (and heartfelt moments).
From the outset, I was transported into a world not unlike my t(w)eenage binge-watch of Sky High, filled with angsty, teenage superheroes in skin-tight, sparkly costumes. But the capes? Edna would not approve. Seriously, starting with Nick's fan-fiction world was the perfect choice. And the awkward! I loved the awkward, especially once the Extraordinary meet-cutes began. I mean, LION UNDERWEAR SUPERVILLAIN MEET CUTE??? But I digress...
Klune brings so much heart to his comedy, from Nick talking openly about his struggles with ADHD (his mind is beautifully represented throughout the book) to queer-positive sex-ed talks with dad to an incredible found family of queer high schoolers. And at the heart of that family is a deep sense of mutual respect that shines through even in the difficult moments and misunderstandings, of which there are a lot. But if you want dorky superhero disaster kids, this one's for you.
From the outset, I was transported into a world not unlike my t(w)eenage binge-watch of Sky High, filled with angsty, teenage superheroes in skin-tight, sparkly costumes. But the capes? Edna would not approve. Seriously, starting with Nick's fan-fiction world was the perfect choice. And the awkward! I loved the awkward, especially once the Extraordinary meet-cutes began. I mean, LION UNDERWEAR SUPERVILLAIN MEET CUTE??? But I digress...
Klune brings so much heart to his comedy, from Nick talking openly about his struggles with ADHD (his mind is beautifully represented throughout the book) to queer-positive sex-ed talks with dad to an incredible found family of queer high schoolers. And at the heart of that family is a deep sense of mutual respect that shines through even in the difficult moments and misunderstandings, of which there are a lot. But if you want dorky superhero disaster kids, this one's for you.