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Carroll, Michael
6 Reviews
(3)
YA
After parting ways with the superhumans, Lance relies on his persuasive skills to make his way in the world and evade mind-controlling Max Dalton. This fourth book follows Lance's journey over the years, from working in a traveling circus to running his own global organization. Series followers will appreciate con-man Lance's character development and the implications of the story's surprising conclusion.
Reviewer: Randy Ribay
(4)
YA
Encompassing several decades' worth of events, this trilogy-ender (Super Human; The Ascension) tells the tragic life story of monster-like superhuman Brawn. With chapters alternating between two timelines, Brawn recounts his struggle to do what is right in the face of fear and mistrust. Although the split narrative can feel choppy, this volume continues to offer a nuanced exploration of morality within an action-filled plot.
Reviewer: Randy Ribay
(3)
YA
In this Super Human sequel, Paragon, Thunder, Abby, Lance, et al., find themselves transported to a parallel universe in which Krodin--whom they thought they had defeated--rules America like a fascist. The heroes fight to stop him once again, as the rest of the world prepares to wage war against the U.S. Dynamic characters, nonstop action, and moral ambiguities create an enthralling story.
Reviewer: Randy Ribay
(4)
YA
When a man-made plague incapacitates the world's adults, a group of adolescent superheroes (plus one teenage con-man) takes on the organization that created the illness. The teens find themselves facing formidable opponents, including the resurrected first superhuman. Though the omniscient narrative voice is sometimes disorienting, Carroll creates a good balance of humor, adventure, and action.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(4)
4-6
Quantum Prophecy series.
Teen superhumans Danny and Colin (The Awakening, The Gathering) are racing to save the world from corrupt national governments while simultaneously coping with the development of their new superpowers and also testing their own loyalties. There's plenty of good old-fashioned comic-book action coaxing the clunky plot along to its cliffhanger ending.
Reviewer: T. Borregaard
(4)
4-6
Quantum Prophecy series.
In this futuristic tale, the previous generation of superheroes has lost its powers, the new generation's are appearing, and somebody's out to stop them all. There's a lot of series setup; this title spends too much time on background and not enough on the kids' adventures. The interesting premise, however, will draw in sci-fi fans eager to find out what happens next.
Reviewer: Becky Levine
6 reviews
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