Kenna is surrounded by superheroes, each equipped with
their
own exciting power. Being a 'normal' person is often
frustrating, but Kenna knows she is far from helpless with
her brains. When villains break into the lab where Kenna
and
her mother work for the superheroes, chaos ensues. Kenna
discovers that perhaps the people she has trusted for so
long aren't so trustworthy, and the people who she has
sworn
off as enemies might not be completely evil.
Tera Lynn Childs and Tracey Deebs each have fantastic
series
on their own that I enjoyed, so I was super excited to
begin
POWERLESS, their published book together. The two
introduce
an absorbing world, somewhat similar to the movie 'Sky
High,' a place where being a hero or villain, powerful or
powerless, defines who you are. Though the prejudice
forced
on Kenna is awful for not having a power, I love how aware
she is of her station and how clever she is at using every
single agency she has. She actively chooses to not be the
weakling they believe her to be and stands up for herself
consistently. Her drive, fierceness, and bravery give her
the heart of a real hero at the center of the story.
The plot is full of twists, some that are a touch
predictable and some that pack quite a shock. There are
several set ups for future potential twists in the next
book
as well. The minor love story is as quick and intense as
the
action-packed surroundings warrant, yet it still manages
to
create a slow burn that sizzles off the page. Fans of
bickering couples will absolutely adore the romance. The
ending is a bit expected but still holds an edge, and the
characters are so engrossing that I definitely want to
continue on with the series to find out what happens next.
Readers looking for an unexpected group of fighters,
lovers,
geeks, and believers of justice should grab POWERLESS from
the shelf immediately. Tera Lynn Childs and Tracy Deebs
blend their voices exceptionally, creating a setting and a
cast of characters that will capture your heart and make
you
think twice about the meaning of hero or villain.
Kenna is tired of being "normal." The only thing special about her is that she isn't special at all. Which is frustrating when you're constantly surrounded by superheroes. Her best friend, her ex-boyfriend, practically everyone she knows has some talent or power. Sure, Kenna's smart and independent, but as an ordinary girl in an extraordinary world, it's hard not to feel inferior. So when three villains break into the lab where she interns, Kenna refuses to be a victim. She's not about to let criminals steal the research that will make her extraordinary too. But in the heat of battle, secrets are spilled and one of the villains saves her life. Twice. Suddenly, everything Kenna thought she knew about good and evil, heroes and villains is upended. And to protect her life and those she loves, she must team up with her sworn enemies on a mission that will redefine what it means to be powerful and powerless...
I really enjoyed this one! I haven't read the authors' individual series but both went on my list after finishing POWERLESS. (Debbie Wiley 7:54am June 8, 2015)
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