Supernova by Marissa Meyer: A Book Review

What with the popularity of Marvel movies being what it is, you might feel all superhero-ed out. Who needs yet another stereotypical story about a guy with spidey powers, a girl who can fly, or an ancient evil bent on world domination? Well, apparently we do because we need Supernova by Marissa Meyer.

My Review of Supernova

What I Liked

• I loved the story’s theme – that not everybody is either strictly a hero or a villain. Not everything is black and white; sometimes there is a whole lot of gray. People are more than their stereotypes.
• This trilogy really explores the political side of superheroes and their superpowers. I enjoyed how Meyer didn’t shy away from asking hard questions, such as the ethical nature of capital punishment. More than anything, this series was a study in ethics and morals, and is a wonderful foil for the political climate today.
• ADRIEN AND NOVA!!! 💛💛 I wasn’t sold on their relationship for the first part of this series, but by the end of it all, I was rooting for them big time. I loved the tension that all the secrets, the lies, and the alter egos created. Adrien and Nova’s relationship gives me such Miraculous Ladybug vibes, and if you know me at all, then you know I’m total sucker for Miraculous Ladybug.
• Despite being over 500 pages long, Supernova never has a dull or slow moment. Meyer truly knows how to write climactic and engaging action scenes that leave you wanting more.

What I Liked Less

• The ending was a bit rushed and unclear to me; it took me awhile to understand exactly what happened with Max and the supernova and all that. And I’m not sure how I feel about everybody having superpowers as an ending. It seemed anticlimactic after we’ve spent the entirety of the book with Agent N. It also made Adrien’s sacrifice less impactful. With Max absorbing everyone’s powers, his character became too much of a deus ex machina for my taste.
• The prologue was an… interesting choice. Although I like this unforeseen twist, it makes me wonder if Meyer plans on writing a spin-off series. Because if not, the final words of this book seem to go against the whole theme of Supernova.
• Meyer spends a lot time discussing how not all villains are evil, and not all heroes are good. She specifically goes out of her way to humanize the Anarchists and help the reader understand that they’re also fighting for a noble cause, in their own way. But then Ace, Honey, and all the rest of the Anarchists go completely evil at the end. And The Council ends up being the conventional “good guys.” This narrative choice weakened the power of her message, in my opinion.

The Final Verdict

Just like a Marvel movie, Supernova is an entertaining, rollercoaster ride full of suspenseful action scenes and terrifically choreographed fights! The ending, however, is slightly confusing and leaves much to be desired.

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Supernova

From the Kitchen of: Marissa Meyer Servings: Renegades #3

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Published by Feiwel & Friends on November 5, 2019

Classified as YA, Science Fiction

Obtained as an eBook

Cook Time: 552 pages
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All's fair in love and anarchy...

The epic conclusion to Marissa Meyer's thrilling Renegades Trilogy finds Nova and Adrian fighting to keep their identities secret. While the battle rages on between their alter egos and their allies, there is a darker threat shrouding Gatlon City.

The Renegades' worst enemy is back among them, threatening to reclaim Gatlon City. Nova and Adrian must brave lies and betrayal to protect those they love. Their greatest fears are about to come to life, and unless they can bridge the divide between heroes and villains, they stand to lose everything. Including each other.

Intrigue and action will leave readers on edge until the final, shocking secrets are revealed.

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Death, Murder, Torture, Mention of Child Molestation, Gore, Blood, Scenes of Intense Action, Imprisonment

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