![]() ![]() Their convictions don't stand up, and it's a relief when the action unfolds at the end. ![]() Sure, they let themselves fall for each other, and they have some sweet moments, but they both get stuck in their thinking and author Marissa Meyer gets stuck repeating why Nova still wants revenge and why Adrian can't tell his dads or Nova about his alter-ego. Nova and Adrian are stagnant characters in Archenemies. If only all the layers of the story held that depth and cohesion. Especially when both Nova, the spy, and Adrian, the secret vigilante, both voice their fears about what this means for them and society. ![]() When a super villain is stripped of his power while a horde of Renegades cheer for their new weapon, the line between good and bad guys softens and things get interesting. And it goes deep with themes about power struggles and human rights. Like the first book, this superhero spy sequel takes a while to warm up the plot lines, romance, and intrigue, but pulls it together in a heroic flourish near the end. ![]()
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