Review: I'm glad I picked it up!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 5, 2014
The superhero-based novel starts off with a group of teenagers who are self-absorbed. I wasn’t sure what to think at this point because the first 100 pages are about teens who are trying to put together the perfect party. In true John Hughes fashion, there’s a teen of every type. There’s the jock, the freckled-face nerd, the smart girl, the cheerleader girlfriend, the rich kid, and the outcast. At first it seems a bit cliché but the book picks up right after the party. The teenagers stumble across a strong object that gives them superpowers. They have telekinesis and gain the powers to mentally move anything -- well almost anything.When they get their powers, things really pick up. The main character of the bunch is Clark O’Sullivan, who is presented as a mix of Clark Kent and Peter Parker. Clark first decides to use his powers to join the football team. He gains superpowers so why not use them to become popular? Many teenagers follow his lead until Clark decides his powers are better suited to fighting crime and serving others. This leads to an unfolding plot that involves finding out the exact source of their powers as well as attempting to keep their friendships together while fighting a power struggle.John is the most compelling character. He’s physically abused by his father and finds refuge in an old train station which contains a strong clue to his background. John is an unstable character and you know it’s not long before he’s tempted by the dark side. I won’t spoil anything but his turn from superhero to villain is worth the read. Overall, a good evening spent. Glad I picked this one up.