Flash Fire

T.J. Klune has created the most wonderous character in Nick, our hero wannabe, in “The Extraordinaries” series. Nick is a head full of ideas that all need to be implemented now. Never mind a kid whose mind is always in the gutter. I love living in Nick's head and hearing his voice as it can be amazingly funny and dirty.

I like Flash Fire a lot more than the first book and that is hard to say because The Extraordinaries was really good too. Nick is still struggling with his ADHD and lusting after his superhero boyfriend Seth. Klune has added the additional struggles of what it means to be Black in Nova City through the experiences of Gibby, her family, and Nick's father who is a policeman. There are also the real-life teenage struggles of college, life after high school, friendships, and self-esteem.

All of these issues are seamlessly blended into an action superhero story with new villains and new heroes. There are secrets, betrayals, and lots of fun action sequences. I really love the free-speaking moments Nick has, for example when he meets Miss Conduct for the first time. Absolutely hilarious.

There are so many surprises, twists, and of course the bonds of friendship. Klune has included diversity and fire. I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed Flash Fire.

If you haven't read the first book, no worries, Flash Fire can be read as a standalone.

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.