Otherwise, this book was hilarious, cute and had good representation for the LGBTQ+ community. I listened to the audiobook; and, while I did not particularly enjoy the narrator (every teenage character came off sounding like a 90s valley girl), the book had me cracking up. The one scene when Nick first meets Shadow Star face to mask was priceless. I honestly do not think I have ever laughed that loud or hard during a book scene (and I was outside walking my little one, so I probably looked a bit insane, to be honest). Nick's ADHD was an intriguing addition to the plot and I was very interested to read how the author portrayed this particular disorder. Nick was continuously in motion, his mind could never stop swirling with thoughts, he needed things to focus him and people to ground him. He relied heavily on others, while desperate to be independent and able to care for and protect himself. The narrator did a good job interpreting Nick's inner monologue and was able to accurately convey his spin outs and panic attacks. While Nick's back story made him a very sympathetic character, he was also very vain and self involved, often oblivious to those around him. The duality of good versus evil within the novel was explored well. With perceptions being a prominent part of the book. Who is the villain and who is the hero? How do we really know, when we are only ever given part of the narrative? If you had the power to save the city, would you? Or would you use that power for fame and glory, or worse, for evil? How far would you go to save the ones you loved? How much would you risk, if it meant hurting others? These were all questions the novel asked the reader to explore, to ponder as reveals were made and Nick had to make difficult choices. I really loved Seth, Gibby and Jazz. They formed a wonderful friend group, who were not afraid to be open and honest with each other, when it mattered most. Even Owen, the late addition to their group, and Nick's sort-of ex-boyfriend, was a good foil to best friend Seth. While Nick had a hard time with Owen, he still manages to see the good in him and consider him a friend. This book talked a lot about people making mistakes, or taking the wrong path, but that they had chances to change and become a better person. Being "evil" or "good" is not so black and white, there are many different reasons why someone may do something bad, as well as reasons why someone may choose to do something good. And, while we may think we are being altruistic, there is always a reason behind what we do. I was able to figure out some of the reveals early on, and I see where the next book is heading, but it is still a fun, funny, and fantastical ride. If you want a good laugh, and a cute romance, look no further.
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