Review: Teen Angst - Oh Joy.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2013
I am suddenly reminded of why I tend to avoid urban fantasy novels, especially when they are written for the young adult market.Of course, this wasn't labeled urban fantasy, but rather as a "superhero" novel.  Well, it's basically urban fantasy with a different plot.  You have the female character with great powers, but who ends up needing help from the hunky guy.Of course the hunky guy is a mystery in some ways, with the truth to be revealed in the future.In this case add in boarding school, a sidekick who seems to have no emotion and a girl who finds her powers gone.I liked the plot.  I liked the characters for the most part.  I even liked the writing style of having all the chapters be basically entries in the lead character's diary.I could have done without all of the angst.  The worries about the possible boyfriend.  The worries about the new best friend.  The worries about the school.  Etc....  I read to escape, and while someone might smile reading this thinking  "I have a better life than this idiot".  This wasn't an escape for me.Still fun and interesting though.  Although none of the plot twists was a surprise.  Too much pulled from the closest of endless clichés I think.