"Original, exceptional, and a simply riveting read from start to finish..." “Especially and unreservedly recommended…for middle school, high school, and community library YA Fiction collections for ages 14–18.” “An extraordinarily entertaining read with resonance for adolescent readers.”
"A truly shocking ending." "Inventive origin story takes troubled teen on a wild ride.” “Jack’s development feels authentic, as his grief, insecurity, perfectionism, and need for control gradually push him toward darker choices.”
“Murlin gives the superhero origin story an inventive twist by tracing the making of a potential villain through an otherwise recognizable high school experience.” “The psychological mystery has a clear framework, with misdirection and later revelations that feel planned rather than arbitrary.”
