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Super Adjacent

Crystal Cestari (Goodreads Author)

3.94 · Rating details · 66 ratings · 37 reviews

Claire has always wanted to work with superheroes, from collecting Warrior Nation cards as a kid to drafting "What to Say to a Hero" speeches in her diary. Now that she's landed a coveted internship with the Chicago branch of Warrior Nation, Claire is ready to prove she belongs, super or not. But complicating plans is the newest WarNat hero, Girl Power (aka Joy), who ...more

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Dec 08, 2019 Cece (ProblemsOfaBookNerd) marked it as tbr-unreleased

Shelves: my-books, lgbtqia, owned-to-read, anticipated-of-2020

Don't mind me, just making room in my heart for another adorable f/f superhero book because those are my everything.

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Oct 25, 2019 mahana rated it really liked it

Shelves: rep-wlw, arcs, rep-poc

review on my blog ✧

"I'm pretty sure I was too busy realising a lifelong dream to be distracted by a girl, no matter how cute."

I like to start ARC reviews by informing you whether youd like the book or not so you can consider if its suitable for you, and youre not misled by false advertising. Therefore, Im going to be thorough for this book since quite a few people added it because of me (and I literally hate when people do that then come to me saying they didnt like it because they expected ...more

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Mar 14, 2020 Anandi Puritipati rated it liked it

Lowkey want to give it a 2.5, but I liked it a bit too, I guess??? Idk????
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EDIT (16/03/2020):

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from The Fantastic Flying Book Club for a blog tour. All the following opinions are my own.

Rating- 2.5-3 stars

I really loved the premise of this book- I mean, come on! A story about superheroes where we follow the sidekicks instead? And then we watch them save the day!!? IT WAS SO COOL to even think about! But, I think, this Lowkey want to give it a 2.5, but I liked it a bit too, I guess??? Idk????
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EDIT (16/03/2020):

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from The Fantastic Flying Book Club for a blog tour. All the following opinions are my own.

Rating- 2.5-3 stars

I really loved the premise of this book- I mean, come on! A story about superheroes where we follow the sidekicks instead? And then we watch them save the day!!? IT WAS SO COOL to even think about! But, I think, this led to me having really high expectations and I was let down by what the book ended up delivering.

We mainly follow two characters in this story- Claire, who is a young girl super obsessed with Warrior Nation which is basically like S.H.I.E.L.D. in this world, and Bridgette, who is a superhero's girlfriend and is sorta fed up with everything related to Warrior Nation. They were both fun characters in that cute-contemporaries-with-no-stakes kind of way, but also, they seemed to have really similar voices and that bugged me a bit. They are basically the two narrators of this story so the similarity in the voice of them both just confused the hell out of me! It didn't feel like having both perspectives was necessary throughout the story, too. It was all just a bit off, tbh.

Another thing that bugged me was the pacing of the novel. Through the first 64% of the book, NOTHING HAPPENS! The plot only starts taking off in the last quarter, and i don't even feel like anything important happened in the first three-quarters of the book. This would really be totally justifiable if the character work was intricate, but it was pretty average for the most part, if not worse. People changed too easily, things either got conflicted or resolved too quickly. The villain, despite attempts at making him seem otherwise, did feel really cartoon-y to me. Also, you could totally predict the twist from the first moment the possibility of it was introduced (remember Megamind?), and it was extremely cheesy, too, lol. It was all a bit too television soap opera-y for my taste.

And then there was the overwriting. There were just so many unnecessary similes, metaphors that weren't needed, descriptions that didn't need to be there! It really took me out of the story a lot, slowed me down and hindered my reading experience. Some of the descriptions were repeated way too often; Matt, for instance, was always described as having "mocha hair", "chocolate eyes" and "caramel skin". And it got tiring really quickly. Like, these descriptions showed up, like, three times in the SAME chapter. I wasn't mad at anything per se, in the book, mostly because everything was kind of funny, except this. xD THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO DESCRIBE BROWN, PEOPLE! JEEZ!

Anyway, all that aside, I still kinda enjoyed reading the book? A few parts were funny, the book was definitely really light and easy to read, and didn't seem to take itself too seriously, which was great. There was a cute queer relationship thrown in there which was actually cute, if a bit rushed at the beginning. It was overall not the worst. And I think it can be a really fun escape-read if you're willing to just shut your brain off for a while and not worry about anything and sorta coast through the book. What I'm saying is, I think this can be a great book for someone out there, for sure, but it just wasn't the best for me, is all! ...more

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Feb 13, 2020 K. rated it it was amazing

I read an ARC of this book.

My review: I loved it! The writing was fresh, and I loved the superhero world-building - it was clever, fun, and made sense! The characters were fantastic as well. Claire was a perfect fangirl with perfect fangirl reactions and thoughts, and I really enjoyed Bridgette's perspective as the girlfriend of a superhero. Both POVs were distinct and interesting, and their friendship - as well as their personal journeys of discovery - were extremely satisfying. The plot was ...more

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Feb 03, 2020 Renata rated it liked it

Shelves: fiction, ya, sci-fi, arc, lgbtq

This was a cute, light read. I was intrigued by the "real world" corporatized superheros--the concept sort of takes a backseat to the romances, which is OK. It's nice to see a cute fluffy f/f story, even if the characters also weren't super developed? Sometimes it is enough to read about one superhumanly strong girl kissing one girl of regular strength.

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Mar 10, 2020 Brie rated it really liked it

Shelves: review-books, 2020-reading-list

We all fight our own battles, even if we're not wearing capes.

This book was such a treat to read! It was thoroughly entertaining while also doing a fantastic job portraying many impactful messages. I found the story easy to get immediately sucked into. With fantasy elements (I mean there are super heroes), but being set in modern day Chicago I felt like I didn't need a ton of world building to visualize the setting.

"Weakness is strength that's yet to be tested."

Claire is 17 and trying to We all fight our own battles, even if we're not wearing capes.

This book was such a treat to read! It was thoroughly entertaining while also doing a fantastic job portraying many impactful messages. I found the story easy to get immediately sucked into. With fantasy elements (I mean there are super heroes), but being set in modern day Chicago I felt like I didn't need a ton of world building to visualize the setting.

"Weakness is strength that's yet to be tested."

Claire is 17 and trying to land an internship with Warrior Nation before her senior year in high school. When it finally happens, she's almost too starstruck to to function. Then there's Joy, the newest Warrior and Claire's accidental acquaintance. She's spent her entire life preparing for this moment. It's everything she's ever dreamed of. Until it isn't.... could he life dream go down in flames?

I wanted to change the world for the better, not see my existing world fall apart.

Bridgette is only known as the girlfriend of the city's most eligible super hero, Matt. She's constantly fighting to be her own woman only to have Matt's fame get in the way... again. She's finally had enough and calls it quits with Matt and Warrior Nation. But it seems that life has other plans for her. Bridgette and Claire find themselves as unlikely alliance (and friends), when all the Chicago chapter Warriors suddenly disappear.

I know all too well there is no calm unless you face the storm.

SUPER ADJACENT it told through two female POVs, which can often be confusing, but I didn't find myself getting lost in who's voice I was reading. There were enough references to keep it straight. I felt like Crystal Cestari touched on so many current issues and I found the way she addressed them to be very meaningful. Parts of this story felt a little rushed or maybe even a little juvenile if that makes sense? Almost verging on a Middle Grade novel. With both queer and straight romance, lots of action scenes (because superheroes... DUH), and a good moral, everyone can find something to like about this story. Overall I enjoyed this read and definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and quick read.

I once thought my days had to be larger than life for me to amount to something. But as it turns out, following your heart can be an equally epic adventure. ...more

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Mar 18, 2020 Lauren R. rated it liked it

Shelves: genre-contemporary, own-kindle, arc-kindle, genre-paranormal, young-adult, 2020-reads

3.5 stars. This is super reminiscent of her Windy City series, which I appreciated! Somewhat young-sounding MC and very Disney-level of sweetness and innocence. The concept of superheroes working for an organization in collaboration with law enforcement/the government was really neat. I liked both of the lead characters, Claire and Bridgette, but didn't feel super connected to anyone. The ending surprised me - I was caught up in a red herring for sure - and I appreciated that. I also think the ...more

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Mar 31, 2020 Cassandra Alvarez rated it liked it

Shelves: teen, 2020

Okay so like it was original and super cute but it wasnt like...life changing? Definitely an easy, cozy read to round out my March list. But also its queer (!!!) ...more

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Dec 31, 2019 Brittney rated it liked it

3.25 / 5 stars

*Thank you Disney Book Group for providing me with this eARC through Netgalley.

Imagine dating a superhero. You finally get to meet and date a beloved hero. You are living everyones fantasy. You would also always be protected right?

Bridgette knows what its like to date a superhero. It is isnt all fun and games. Bridgette understands the reality of coming second to the danger in the world. Bridgette craves some normality in her relationship.

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Mar 04, 2020 Nannette Demmler rated it liked it

ARC provided by Disney-Hyperion via NetGalley for an honest review.

There was much to like about this book, but there were also a few things that I really didnt like. It was a fun and pretty fast read, with a lot of heart and two main characters that most people will be able to relate too.

What I Liked
The juxtaposition of the two narrators story lines. Claire is just beginning her relationship with a superhero and Bridgette is four years in and wondering if it is all worth it.
The budding romance ARC provided by Disney-Hyperion via NetGalley for an honest review.

There was much to like about this book, but there were also a few things that I really didn’t like. It was a fun and pretty fast read, with a lot of heart and two main characters that most people will be able to relate too.

What I Liked
The juxtaposition of the two narrator’s story lines. Claire is just beginning her relationship with a superhero and Bridgette is four years in and wondering if it is all worth it.
The budding romance between Claire and Joy. They were really sweet together and I was pulling for them to get together.
The fact that the story is told by two people who do not have super powers, but are affected by that world on a daily basis.
There were some pretty funny bits, like when they first reveal Joy’s superhero costume and Claire points out that she can’t actually fight in it. Or like when Bridgette talks about how she has lost count of the number of times she has been kidnapped.
The emotional toll of always being in the public’s eye through news and social media. I like that we got to see it from a super fan’s point of view (Claire) and through someone who constantly lives with the hate (Bridgette)
I also really liked the realistic nature of Bridgette’s and Matt’s relationship and that it didn’t get wrapped up with a happy ending, but rather a hopeful one.
What I didn’t like
The whole mystery of who was behind the kidnappings and other evil things that were happening in the background, just didn’t work for me. I knew who it was almost instantly even with all of the red herrings that kept getting tossed at the reader along the way.
I really did not like Joy’s super hero name: Girl Power. Really?! Anything else would have been better than that!
It wasn’t super important to the story, but it might have helped the plot a little bit if we had been given a bit more history on Warrior Nation, how the superheroes get their powers and how they get selected to be in Warrior Nations. It might have helped explain the villain’s motive a bit better.
Final Thoughts
This was a fun and light read. It is a more character driven story with the emphasis on what it was like being in a relationship with someone who is in the public eye almost constantly. The emphasis on friendship and family was also nice to see along with the romance and a little bit of adventure thrown in.
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Apr 06, 2020 hali rated it it was ok

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. let me just start this review off by saying im BEGRUDGINGLY giving it 2 stars instead of the 1 star it deserves, because i admittedly enjoyed bridgette and matts tragic romance.

however, lets get into why im giving this book 2 stars. just a mere five pages in, i realized that this book was not marketed towards anyone above the age of 16, but thats fine. her royal highness by rachel hawkins is clearly directed towards a younger audience, and i still adored that book. although, i find myself let me just start this review off by saying i’m BEGRUDGINGLY giving it 2 stars instead of the 1 star it deserves, because i admittedly enjoyed bridgette and matt’s tragic romance.

however, let’s get into why i’m giving this book 2 stars. just a mere five pages in, i realized that this book was not marketed towards anyone above the age of 16, but that’s fine. her royal highness by rachel hawkins is clearly directed towards a younger audience, and i still adored that book. although, i find myself wondering why the author thinks that blatant misogyny from the main character is suitable content for a young, presumably lgbt audience. with lines like “...i immediately decide this girl embodies all the flawless, annoying popular people at school who float through life without ever having to face the problems us mortals do every day,” and, “she’s one of those disgusting miss perfect types who gets away with murder just because she’s blonde and pretty,” the main character is nearly unbearable to read, and an extremely hatable protagonist. and these comments are never addressed as being harmful at all! what kind of message are we sending to children by normalizing sexism and misogyny in our literature?

i had decided to read this book since it’s marketed as a fantasy book that has a female/female couple. what else could a gal want? to answer that question, literally anything else but this book. please do not waste your time. the f/f romance is shared with a m/f romance, which i wouldn’t mind at all, however it was obvious that more time, effort, and any semblance of complex thought was put towards the m/f couple’s tragic breakup, and consequent heartache. the f/f couple was reduced to nothing but crying, blushing and making out in supply closets. there was absolutely no depth to their relationship, and reading their scenes together honestly just made cringe. they don’t even really end up together in the conclusion, so it was just a disappointment ‘til the bitter end.

if you’re looking specifically for a young adult book about superheroes, i recommend the renegades trilogy by marissa meyer, and if you’re looking specifically for a fantasy female/female couple, i recommend crier’s war by nina varela. just save yourself the time and energy and find another book that isn’t this absolute trainwreck. ...more

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Feb 28, 2020 Margaret Kennedy rated it liked it

Shelves: sci-fi, ff-love, ya-romance, teen-read

A new take on the superhero narrative think of Super Adjacent as a less gritty, young adult version of The Boys. In this world, superheroes have become commercialized, getting money for their high tech from a superhero corporation called Warrior Nation. Claire is a young fan/intern at Warrior Nation who sees the superheroes as more god-level movie stars than actual people that is until she meets cocky yet ill-prepared new hero, Girl Power. Meanwhile, college student Bridgette has stuck by her A new take on the superhero narrative – think of Super Adjacent as a less gritty, young adult version of The Boys. In this world, superheroes have become commercialized, getting money for their high tech from a superhero corporation called Warrior Nation. Claire is a young fan/intern at Warrior Nation who sees the superheroes as more god-level movie stars than actual people – that is until she meets cocky yet ill-prepared new hero, Girl Power. Meanwhile, college student Bridgette has stuck by her boyfriend Vaporizer’s side through good and bad during his time as superhero, but she thinks that the sponsorships and fans are starting to mean more to Vaporizer than her wants and needs.

When all the superheroes are kidnapped, however, Claire and Bridgette will have to put their heads together to save the people they love by being heroes themselves. The book switches between Claire’s and Bridgette’s points of view as they struggle with strained relationships, unwanted fame, upset families, and corrupt power, both super and natural. You’ll be hooked until the end with the cool concept, great writing, and the mystery of who’s behind the mask.

I will admit though, I knew who the mysterious new villain was right from chapter one; again, this pulled heavily from The Boys. BUT, since I cannot handle much blood and grit, this book was definitely more entertaining for me, personally, and actually follows the hero plot of the good guys always save the day. Even though the baddie was predictable (again, this was a me personally thing) the concept was such a cool one, and that it took place in Chicago made it even better for me, cause it really got the city down and sometimes it seems like all superheroes can only live in New York City. Like, it's a mix of every superhero TV show ever created but refreshing because in the book, every occurrence and dilemma has happened a million times before; in that regard, the characters' reactions are completely different and it's like reading a breath of fresh air when I've sort of read it all a million times before. If that makes sense?

I also loved the fact that it was the lesbian couple, Girl Power and Claire, which got the whole lovey-dovey getting together story line. Meanwhile, it’s the heterosexual couple got the storyline where they had to actually work and fight to make it work; something I don’t see every day in a YA novel, though I want to! Overall, it’s just a great book for everyone that loves superheroes. ...more

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Apr 03, 2020 Megan Castleman rated it really liked it

**This review is spoiler free**

I read this book in one day and the whole time I was in the story i was obsessed with it! Unfortunately as soon as the story was over I could see all the problems. I found the characters relate-able but i do think they lacked a complete arc, the side charters had almost no arc or a half-done arc that left me feeling cheated rather than satisfied. For a character driven story that's a big problem, the plot of this story doesn't cover any problems either because the ...more

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Mar 14, 2020 Myron Brown rated it it was amazing

Claire is a lifelong WarNat fan who is looking to win an internship with the superhero team. Meanwhile Bridgette, tired of being neglected by her superhero boyfriend, is ready to leave him. After Claire starts dating Girl Power, she gets advice from Bridgette on dating a hero. The world of superheroes from the alternating viewpoints of two girls in relationships - one beginning, the other ending - with superheroes. Theres a contrast between Claires wide-eyed fangirl and Bridgettes frustration ...more

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Mar 24, 2020 Savanna rated it liked it

Shelves: arc

The thing you need to understand going in to this is that Super Adjacent is not a superhero book.
I love superhero books. I devoured The Reckoners series, plodded through thousands of pages of Super Powereds, and reread Greg Ruckas No Mans Land every few years. I even put Super Adjacent on my superhero shelf on Goodreads. But thats not the core of this book. This book is about relationships. (My brother has just completely written off this book.)
Super Adjacent is an excellent, nuanced look at ...more

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Apr 03, 2020 Jasmin rated it it was amazing

Well written YA novel set in beautiful, gritty Chicago that's told from two different, yet similar perspectives. We meet Claire, who's almost ready to graduate high school but has her sights up in the sky and zeroed in on her favorite Chicago superheroes. There's also Bridgette, who happens to be dating one of the Chicago superheroes while trying to work on her artistic endeavors. Each show us how they navigate the ins and outs of being surrounded by larger-than-life characters while trying to ...more

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Apr 04, 2020 Laura Mauro rated it really liked it

*I got this book for review for my honest thoughts*

I found this book to such a fun read and i really loved the world. I thought the world building was so well crafted. I also really liked both main characters and thought that both characters really helped expand the world. I really liked both romances and felt that they were both so fun and loved the LGBTQ representing. I thought the also various media elements at the end of each chapter really helped expand the world. I thought this book had a ...more

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Apr 01, 2020 Kali Cole rated it it was amazing

This book was so well-developed! I loved the main characters and the premise of this story. I kind of related this to Batwoman on the CW because of the whole superhero life/ normal life even though its not normal at all. I loved the representation, but I wish there was a lot more of Joy and Claires romance. This was such a fun and adventurous read! ...more

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Apr 03, 2020 Jennifer rated it really liked it

This book was pretty fun and something different to read. It a good feel read while so much bad stuff happening around us.

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Mar 07, 2020 e ll a ✨ marked it as to-read

*points at book hopelessly*

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Feb 25, 2020 Kathleen added it

Shelves: arc-galley, 2020

Queer content: one MC is a lesbian, there's an f/f relationship, and one of the backgroundy characters has two dads (mentioned in passing)

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Mar 21, 2020 Elysa rated it it was amazing

I loved this book! Thank you to the publisher for having copies available at PLA because I hadn't heard of it before. I liked the romances, the plot, and all the characters.

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Feb 16, 2020 Amanda Arkans - rated it it was amazing

Shelves: netgalley

Such a fun book! A wonderfully different look at the life of superheroes and those who love them.

Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Mar 09, 2020 Rosemarie Umbac rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2020-reads

I am very much happy with this book. I adore the characters and the LGBT+ representation is amazing. I don't usually love, love those types of books. But this book kinda changed it. I cannot wait for everyone to read this book and get to know Claire, Joy, Bridgette and Matt (and also the entire Warrior Nations).

I highly recommend this book to those who enjoy LGBT+ books and superheroes.

(Full review on my blog soon...)

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Apr 07, 2020 Menna marked it as no

Shelves: 2020

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Mar 15, 2020 Keiko Do marked it as to-read

f-f superhero

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Jan 19, 2020 Kate Waggoner rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2020-read

Thank you to NetGalley, Disney Book Group, and Disney-Hyperion for allowing me the opportunity to read an advance copy of Super Adjacent by Crystal Cestari. This young adult book will be published on March 17, 2020.

Claire has wanted to work with superheroes ever since she and her mother were saved by one. Now she's landed a coveted summer internship working for Warrior Nation. She's determined to prove that she fits in and can make a difference even if she doesn't have super powers. Things get a Thank you to NetGalley, Disney Book Group, and Disney-Hyperion for allowing me the opportunity to read an advance copy of Super Adjacent by Crystal Cestari. This young adult book will be published on March 17, 2020.

Claire has wanted to work with superheroes ever since she and her mother were saved by one. Now she's landed a coveted summer internship working for Warrior Nation. She's determined to prove that she fits in and can make a difference even if she doesn't have super powers. Things get a little complicated though when she starts to fall for Joy, the newest addition the Chicago Warrior chapter. At the same time, Bridgette is dealing with her own complicated relationship. She's working on building a portfolio to prove to the dean of art school she's transferring to that she's capable and worthy of being part of their showcase. Her efforts are complicated by her long term boyfriend, Matt, who just happens to also be Vaporizer, one of Chicago's four superheroes. Bridgette and Claire end up meeting and Claire seek's out relationship and Warrior Nation advice leading Bridgette to become a kind of mentor. When all the heroes go missing, it's up to Claire and Bridgette to figure out what's really going on and save the ones they love.

I enjoyed the fact that this book focused on the super adjacent, or the half of the super couple that doesn't have super powers. It looks at the pressures and struggles that they face. Though we don't have superheroes in our world, I still think there's a valuable lesson for the reader about how limelight/fame/popularity can affect loved ones. Even though Bridgette and Claire aren't heroes, they're directly affected by their loved ones' fame. While this book was enjoyable, it wasn't quite what I was expecting. It's not quite a mystery, nor a romance, nor an adventure. It has elements of all three, but no single genre really seems to come out on top. I did like that the book had twists and turns and that they mystery plot line wasn't overly predictable. I also liked that the romance line didn't necessarily end happily-ever-after and that instead the relationships seemed more real, emotional, and complicated than they often do in YA romances. This book is a fun, light read and would be appropriate for middle school readers and up. ...more

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Mar 28, 2020 Abby Pickus rated it it was amazing

This was really cute, and just the kind of story I needed right now.

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Mar 08, 2020 Mireille Chartier rated it it was amazing

I first was intrigued by the cover when I saw this book. I'm a fan of superhero stories. I love reading comics and watching the big blockbuster movies that are inspired by them. Seeing that this book was all about superheroes just not the ones with the superpowers was what caught my eye.When we think about superheroes we usually think about the heroic part of their lives not what happens when they get home to their partner. Super Adjacent is all about the other half of the dynamic duos and what I first was intrigued by the cover when I saw this book. I'm a fan of superhero stories. I love reading comics and watching the big blockbuster movies that are inspired by them. Seeing that this book was all about superheroes just not the ones with the superpowers was what caught my eye. When we think about superheroes we usually think about the heroic part of their lives not what happens when they get home to their partner. Super Adjacent is all about the other half of the dynamic duos and what they deal with on a day today. Can you imagine in the age of Twitter and Instagram what type of comments Lois Lane or Mary Jane Watson would get? I really loved that Crystal Cestari focused on the characters of Claire and Bridgette instead of their superhero partners. The book is told from the girls' perspectives. It showed us an aspect that not a lot of comic book stories looked at yet. I could see this being done in comics too. They are at two very different places in their lives. Claire at the start of an internship at Warrior Nation and a relationship with the new warrior Girl Power. She is still in her honeymoon stage with it all but she'll learn soon that everything is not just the hero saves the day. As for Brigette, she has been in a long-lasting relationship with Warrior Nation's hero of the hour Vaporizer. She knows too well how it all goes, she'll always come in second. I thought they were both were very strong characters and so interesting to follow along on their journey. There's usually a voice I prefer in books with multiple points of views but I have to say in this one I enjoyed both equally. I was really invested in both their stories. Super Adjacent was such a fun book. It had geeky references which you know I always love and had a ton of banter too. I really loved Crystal's writing style and now want to go back and read more of her books. The pacing of the story was just right very similar to a comic book in terms of action. I don't think I would change anything at all. This book was such a surprise and I am so happy I got a chance to read it. If you like books like Geekerella and The Princess and the Fangirl, I think you would love this one as well.
 Thank you to Disney-Hyperion, Netgalley and Fantastic Flying Book Club for providing an eArc in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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Feb 03, 2020 Sarah Yung rated it it was ok

Good casual rep; kinda fluffy / cheesy. Either the characters are a bit annoying or I'm just getting old. It all got a little tiring for me, and the pacing drags a bit, but it's still fun.

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Writing has been my jam since I was very young. In fact, in fifth grade we filled out a profile declaring what we would be doing as adults. I wrote I wanted to be an author because: "I love reading and stories, and want to share that love." My elementary-school self was very wise, because that sentiment holds true today.

I live just outside Chicago with my daughter. ...more