Common Sense Media Review
By Carrie R. Wheadon
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Slow build to finale packed with superhero action.
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Based on 13 kid reviews
Kids say the series finale is thrilling and action-packed, with engaging characters and unexpected plot twists that keep readers hooked. While it features some violence and mild language, the overall consensus is that it’s a satisfying conclusion that leaves fans eagerly wanting a sequel.
- thrilling action
- engaging characters
- unexpected plot twists
- satisfying conclusion
- mild language
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
In SUPERNOVA, the Renegades of Gatlon City are reeling after the attack on headquarters that left Max gravely injured and some superheroes stripped of their powers. The hunt is on for Nightmare, the masked instigator of the attack. As the evidence builds up, Adrian realizes it was an inside job. How else could an Anarchist get a hold of Agent N, the superpower neutralizing agent created by the Renegades, and the charm that made her immune to it? But it's not until Danna reappears after being trapped in butterfly form that they have a real lead. One of her swarm of butterflies had been following Nova when it was caught, and she's sure she followed her right to Anarchist headquarters. Adrian is crushed that his girlfriend could be the spy, but still runs out to her house to arrest her. It will take a new underground movement and whole lot of lying to get Nova sprung from prison and back on her quest to save her uncle, Ace Anarchy, the only one who can defeat the Renegades.
Is It Any Good?
Like the first two books in this trilogy, this superhero saga takes its time building, but eventually delivers a Marvel-movie-style explosive finish. But here the lines are a little murkier between good guy and bad, especially when a main character worth rooting for is on the wrong side of the law. Nova's trip to prison seems like the end for her, and readers will wonder through most of Supernova how she's going to escape a life sentence by the end. And eve, if you're really optimistic, how she's going to get Adrian back when he knows the truth and she knows his secrets and they are both supposed to be killing each other.
But how else could Supernova end, even if it's a bit far-fetched? Author Marissa Meyer could have dug deeper into her characters to make the romance more believable and compelling, but there are so many other characters and their fancy superpowers in play, there's little room for deeper roots to grow.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what happens when Callum puts on Ace Anarchy's helmet in Supernova. What do the superheroes and villains experience? Does anyone's hopeful vision come to pass?
Who do you think is the biggest hero of the story? Why do you think this?
Who's the character narrating the Epilogue? What hint does she give that the series could continue? Would you read another trilogy about this character?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
- Publication date : November 5, 2019
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 12 - 18
- Number of pages : 560
- Available on : Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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