The Extraordinaries Series by T.J. Klune -> Starting July 14th, 2022

[Alaina]

Some people are extraordinary. Some are just extra. TJ Klune's YA debut, The Extraordinaries, is a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves.

Nick Bell? Not extraordinary. But being the most popular fanfiction writer in the Extraordinaries fandom is a superpower, right?

After a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City’s mightiest hero (and Nick’s biggest crush), Nick sets out to make himself extraordinary. And he’ll do it with or without the reluctant help of Seth Gray, Nick's best friend (and maybe the love of his life).

Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl meets Marissa Meyer's Renegades in TJ Klune's YA debut.

[Aly]

Starting book 1. I highly recommend the audiobooks for these. I got the first and third from the Dallas library and second from King County

[Aly]

Ch 1-5 (view spoiler)[ I have been dying listening to this. Nick says the most random and sometimes awful things. Mayonnaise enema really??
Seth loves Nick and I feel bad that Nick is so oblivious about it. Also, the fanfic is completely ridiculous (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ch 6-10 (view spoiler)[ Nick is so over the top and it's cracking me up. How doesn't he realize that something is up with Seth? His excuses of flooding made no sense at all but somehow Nick just rolls with it.

I felt pretty bad for Nick when his dad said he wished he were different. I know he was upset and scared for his son, but it really hurt Nick's feelings (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ch 11-15 (view spoiler)[ I know that Seth loves Nick, but not being there for him after his dad almost died is pretty bad. I would have a hard time forgiving that. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ch 16-End (view spoiler)[ I'm happy that Nick and Seth are together and that people know that Pyrostorm isn't a bad guy. The fic at the end was super silly, but that's Nick for you. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

I'm going to start the first book tomorrow - maybe. Had a lot of meetings today and don't have enough time today to listen to two books before I pass out lol

[Aly]

Haha no worries! Take your time

[Alaina]

Pretty sure I have the audio for this on my hoopla lol.

[Aly]

Ch 1-5 (view spoiler)[ I like that they had an honest conversation about Jasmine and Gibby having an issue with Nick's dad as a police officer who assaulted someone. His dad seems like a good guy but Nick needed to be aware of how his friends feel. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ch 6-10 (view spoiler)[ Nick has telekinesis like his mom! But it's way out of control lol. It does suck that his dad kept it from him and medicated him like that. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Starting the first one now!

[Alaina]

Prologue: (view spoiler)[What an adorable batman voice lol (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 1-5: (view spoiler)[I'm already in love with Nick and Seth. Mostly Nick though. He's hilarious and completely random. I never know what is going to come out of his mouth. He would be a good best friend. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-5: [spoilers removed]"

Yes! He cracks me up. I love when his friends say "Nicky no!" and he says "Nicky yes!"

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-5: [spoilers removed]"

Yes! He cracks me up. I love when his friends say "Nicky no!" and he says "Nicky yes!""

hahaha yes!

[Alaina]

Ch 6-10: (view spoiler)[Yup, still in love with how random and awesome Nick is. I do not like his dad though. Also, will he notice what's going on with Seth? (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 6-10: [spoilers removed]"

I think he's funny and sarcastic, but what he said was not okay at all

[Alaina]

Ch 11-15: (view spoiler)[Oh, come on. Ugh. These two. Their feelings and everything. THEN they do one thing that almost ruins it all. UGH WHY?! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 16-Finish: (view spoiler)[Yeah, Nick is still my favorite. I'm happy for him and Seth. (hide spoiler)]

[Ellen-Arwen]

THIS BOOK IS AMAZING! And I didn't know there was a sequel :O Aargh, Mount Doom will never be conquered *sobs*

(sorry for crashing your thread - just been reading your comments and it would have been fun to buddy!)

[Ellen-Arwen]

Alaina wrote: "Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-5: [spoilers removed]"

Yes! He cracks me up. I love when his friends say "Nicky no!" and he says "Nicky yes!""

hahaha yes!"

YEEES. This is my favourite part of the book, every time it happens :)

[Aly]

Ch 11-15 (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Nick has the captain on his side, especially with everyone hassling him about Pyrostorm. I'm still not happy that Nick's dad lied, but after his mom died I guess I kind of understand. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ellen-Arwen wrote: "THIS BOOK IS AMAZING! And I didn't know there was a sequel :O Aargh, Mount Doom will never be conquered *sobs*

(sorry for crashing your thread - just been reading your comments and it would have b..."

If you want to join for any of the books, please do!

[Aly]

Ch 16-End (view spoiler)[ Nick's mom is back??! Where has she been, why did she fake her death (or did she?) Also, Rebecca Firestone is so awful (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ch 1-5 (view spoiler)[ I was confused for a minute about his mom. I thought maybe he'd already accepted that she was back and things were fine. I think either his mom is bad and working for Burke, or it isn't even his mom and someone is manipulating them (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ch 6-10 (view spoiler)[ Glad Owen came to give us answers. Even though it's sad that Nick's mom is dead, Nick had already accepted that and it's better than her being evil.

I wonder if by the end of this, Nick and Seth will still have their powers or not? (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ch 11-15 (view spoiler)[ Wow Nick, just blurting out about his and Seth's sex lives. So funny but also cringey. He's lucky Seth loves him so much lol.
I'm glad Seth didn't lose his powers, I think he'd be pretty sad (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Prologue: (view spoiler)[SOOOOOOOO HAPPY TO BE BACK. Already back in love with Nick lol. I definitely enjoyed the little story because how can someone not love a baker/superhero? (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ch 16-End (view spoiler)[ It's too bad that Owen had to die, his parents really messed him up.

I liked the ending a lot, with the jump in time and seeing the couples together and Nick working at the detective agency with his dad. Super cute (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "
Prologue: [spoilers removed]"

Right? His fics are hilarious

[Alaina]

Ch 1-5: (view spoiler)[I like how everything is sort of out in the open. Especially when it comes to Nick's dad and his job. I also just about died with the car scene. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 6-10: (view spoiler)[So many secrets came out. It's interesting that he also has powers and that his mom did too. Maybe this will bring him and Seth even closer. Maybe? (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 6-10: [spoilers removed]"

Hopefully!

[Alaina]

Ch 11-15: (view spoiler)[So many emotions. First with the lying, but then with the dancing between him and Seth. Also, Nick's dad? A bad ass when it came to the school. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 16-Finish: (view spoiler)[OMG SO MUCH HAPPENED AND NOW I NEED THE NEXT BOOK NOW! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 16-Finish: [spoilers removed]"

Yes! I'm so happy that you're enjoying these

[Alaina]

Prologue: (view spoiler)[lmaao the comments always make me die. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 1-7: (view spoiler)[Not sure if I'm supposed to trust Mom right now. It's a little sus how she's back. Especially with Burke. So, give me less of her and more bantering please. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 8-14: (view spoiler)[So happy that they are adventuring more within their romance. It's about damn time. Also, Nick needs to learn how to keep some things private lol (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 15-Finish: (view spoiler)[What a bittersweet-ish ending. Owen dying and then everyone else getting a cute ending. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 8-14: [spoilers removed]"

Haha for real! How embarrassing

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 15-Finish: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, kind of a bummer

[Alaina]

Ugh, what's embarrassing is how freaking behind I am on adding buddy comments and writing reviews. yeeeeeesh

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ugh, what's embarrassing is how freaking behind I am on adding buddy comments and writing reviews. yeeeeeesh"

No worries! I'm like a week behind on my ebooks

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ugh, what's embarrassing is how freaking behind I am on adding buddy comments and writing reviews. yeeeeeesh"

No worries! I'm like a week behind on my ebooks"

I'm hoping to get all caught up this week/weekend before things get hectic work-wise.