The book has recently been translated into English by Joel Martinsen, who also translated The Dark Forest. The book was written in 2003 before his award-winning trilogy The Remembrance of Earth’s Past but more commonly known as The Three Body Problem series. There’s a lot going on here besides cool names and superpowers, and the book earns both its hefty page count and its expected sequel.The Supernova Era is a novel by Chinese science-fiction author Cixin Liu. The world is exceptionally well crafted, particularly the complex backstory of the rise of prodigies among humans, and the secondary cast of villains and heroes could give Marvel and DC a run for their money. "Meyer smartly refrains from focusing totally on Adrian and Nova’s potential romance and instead fleshes the characters out as separate individuals with flaws and strengths, regrets and desires. Back-stabbing, plot twists, and hidden agendas will have readers turning pages in an attempt to discover the truth."- School Library Journal Nova’s childhood tragedy will draw sympathy from readers as they watch her integrate into the group of Renegades in order to seek vengeance. "Meyer delivers a balance between intricate world-building and fast-paced action sequences. "Even reluctant fans of hero fantasies will fall for the smart plot and wonderful world-building. "Exciting.perfect for your Fall #TBR list." " A fully realized new world with compelling characters and just enough edge-of-your-seat action to rival the biggest on-screen adaptation?."-Bustle "Tackles a familiar genre in a brand new way." Beyond the capes and masks is a strikingly grounded story of star-crossed would-be lovers, deception, and the recognition that most of humanity exists between the extremes of good and evil."- Publishers Weekly, starred review Third-person narration builds suspense as it shifts between Nova and Adrian, a Renegade with his own secrets the worldbuilding details and many combat sequences will captivate devotees of superhero comics. "In a vividly dark and fully imagined universe where special abilities are feared unless they can be strictly controlled and labeled, Meyer celebrates and subverts popular superhero tropes while mining the gray area between malevolence and virtue. A Publishers Weekly Bestseller (Supernova)Ī Winter 2017-2018 Kids' Indie Next List Selection
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