I don't know how to start describing it: it's like a urban fantasy with superheroes called 'Extraordinaries' and the main character is obsessed with them, I mean, he writes fanfiction about them (in which he's the main character and one -very famous- Extraordinary is in love with him lol.) It also has ADHD rep and obviously LGBT rep. I think at one point I started crying out of laughter.īesides that, the book itself is amazing and I loved it. Klune's sence of humor, and this one made me laugh out loud in several scenes! It was fantastic. I need more people to read this and join in my excitement as I wait for the second book to drop!!

I feel like this book is currently so underrated. I cannot wait to pick up more of their work! Thank you so much to the publisher, Tor Teen, for providing me a copy of this to read and review. The characters were very easy relate to so much so, you'll want to be part of their friend group.

I definitely intend to carry on with this series. I loved all of the characters, the nod to classic superhero story arcs, as well as the serious real world issues that were addressed it was all quite impressive. There were so many tender moments throughout, even though it is frequently laugh out loud hilarious. Overall, I was really, really in awe of how this story unfolded. It felt extremely real, even though a lot of the storyline was actually rooted in unreality. I'm not sure if I am explaining that correctly, but it seemed as if the narrative accurately portrayed how Nick would have been experiencing, or reacting, to what was going on around him. The main character, Nick, suffers from fairly severe ADHD, and in a way, the narrative reflects that.

The dialogue will definitely keep you on your toes. Y'all, the writing of this story is incredibly strong. The story follows Nick and his absolutely phenomenal friend group, as he sets his sights on starting a relationship with Shadow Star, even if that means he'll need to become Extraordinary in order to do so. Frequently battling his arch nemesis, Pyro Storm, the two often leave destruction in their wake. His biggest crush, Shadow Star, is currently one of the active Extraordinaries within the city. Nick Bell is a regular teen in Nova City, who also happens to be the most popular fanfiction writer in the Extraordinaries fandom. They're called Extraordinaries and they swoop in to save the day, as you would expect any superhero to do.Īlso, as you would expect, there are people who are obsessed with them and they've developed their own unique brand of celebrity.įangirls and Fanboys alike swoon over the Extraordinaries unbelievable powers, abilities and wardrobes. It's set in the fictional landscape of Nova City, where superheroes are very real. This story also features Queer Superheroes and relatable fandom vibes. The Extraordinaries is non-stop quick wit and good humor from beloved author, T.J.

The extraordinaries by tj klune