


Based on the background offered in the story, the mystery surrounding hisĮxistence, and the way he interacted with other characters, he seemed to have a I wouldn’t say he was developed fully, but he had great potential toīe. TheĪntagonist also enthralled me, despite the short time he was actually a part of Toombs and Erika Schulze did an excellent job of raising intrigueĪnd appreciation for their entire cast of characters, not just Sam. Were real people to me, each with their own histories, personalities, and

My favorite aspects of this work were how well theĬharacters stood out and how diverse they were. Sam’s struggle to keep his other secret raised the stakes and enhanced his Of superheroes without powers of his own was creative and suspenseful, and The way Sam confronted the difficulties of living in a city This was interesting because instead of tension building around a character’s possession of powers being unveiled, tension was What readers perceive as normal by placing the main character in a world where not having powers could lead to Young adult coming-of-age story that encouraged readers to be themselves and toįind power in who they are. Toombs and Erika Schulze was a fresh take on the superhero genre and an exciting In exchange for an honest and unbiased review. (Disclaimer: The author both paid me for my time and provided me with a free digital copy of their book For a selection of vendors to purchase just the ebook from, please visit Books2Read. If you would like to order the ebook, paperback, or hardcover versions please visit Barnes & Noble.

This is a choice Sam must make on his own, but will he make that choiceīefore circumstances force the truth to be revealed? Sam must face the truth about himself, which means revealing his deepest The longer he struggles to keep his secrets, the greater Since then, he’s struggled not only toĬonceal his true self, but also to hide the absence of his powers. Sam came of age, he didn’t receive his powers as the other Fragments didīecause he refused to accept himself. or he would be if he lived somewhere other than Comet Cove, aĬity filled with people known as Fragments who wield extraordinary powers. At first glance, Samael Judd is an average teen living a
