![]() ![]() ![]() Here, the “good” and “bad” sides are never clear cut, and the abductees have no initial interest in gaining superpowers. King is definitely an author to watch-let's just hope he uses his literary superpowers for good, not evil.-Sam Bloom, Blue Ash Library, Cincinnati, OHĪ fun twist on more traditional plots that pit good vs. Add in descriptions of cool weaponry and superpowers, a healthy dose of clever one-liners and snappy dialogue, and plenty of chases and explosions, and you've got all the ingredients for a hit series that teens will love. And where many action/adventure novels sacrifice character development for the sake of quick pacing, this is a nonissue for King: his teens are vivid, funny, and relatable, but their growth never comes at the expense of story or plot development. The author skillfully plays around on the good guy/bad guy continuum, showing readers both sides of each camp and blurring the lines between hero and villain. But once they go on actual missions with the Vindico, seeing firsthand the effects of their actions, the teens start to wonder if they are on the right side. Each one is paired with a villain, and the protégés are surprised to find that they respect and in some cases even admire their "evil" mentors. ![]() James, Hayden, Lana, Emily, and Sam are coerced into joining a villainous group fighting against the League of Heroes. ![]() Gr 7 Up-Five seemingly average teens are sent to a sort of supervillain summer camp in King's action-packed debut. ![]()
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