The Extraordinaries (The Extraordinaries, 1) (edition 2020)

by TJ Klune (Author)

Series: The Extraordinaries (1)

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Nick Bell? Not extraordinary. But being the most popular fanfiction writer in the Extraordinaries fandom is a superpower, right? After a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City's mightiest hero (and Nick's biggest crush), Nick sets out to make himself extraordinary. And he'll do it with or without the reluctant help of Seth Gray, Nick's best friend (and maybe the love of his life).… (more)

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Title:	The Extraordinaries (The Extraordinaries, 1)
Authors:	TJ Klune (Author)
Info:	Tor Teen (2020), 400 pages
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Fine. I like TJ KLUNE in general but the dialogue in this just got on my nerves instead of making me laugh.

I do love a fun superhero / secret identity subplot though (

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hmonkeyreads | Jan 25, 2024 |

TJ Klune writes books that can make the world a better place. Everyone needs to read them. Everyone needs to read them to their children and their grandchildren. These books are supposed to be taught in school. Such a positive way of spreading love and rightful thinking. A beautifully written book with a very interested cliffhanger. (

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AnrMarri | Aug 1, 2023 |

What a lovely book. I loved the story and the characters, the banter and the moments of pain and/or grief. I will definitely read the next book. (

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weaver-of-dreams | Aug 1, 2023 |

This one did remind me a little bit of the Renegades series by Marissa Meyer.
Superhero teens with secret identities.
The story surrounds a cadre of likeable high school friends complete with LGBTQ romances.
One of the main characters also has ADHD.
There are lots of secondary characters whose sweet interactions add to the enjoyment of this novel.
First in a series. (

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deslivres5 | May 27, 2023 |

Nick Bell, a 16-year-old with ADHD, has a big crush on and writes fanfic about the local superhero, Shadow Star.

There were some definite eye-rolling moments with what felt like didactic tick-box inclusion of identities rather than actual characters but also some very funny moments and everything can be forgiven because the reader ends up rooting for the adorable central character, Nick. The last quarter after the not totally unexpected big reveal is an exciting superhero/supervillain battle. I had already decided to continue with the series when the post-credit scene hooked me in even further. (

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Robertgreaves | Mar 21, 2023 |

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For the neurodiverse who think big and dream even bigger: you are a superhero, and your powers are infinite. Never let anyone tell you otherwise.

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Author's Note: Hey! Sorry I haven't updated in a while.

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Nick Bell? Not extraordinary. But being the most popular fanfiction writer in the Extraordinaries fandom is a superpower, right? After a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City's mightiest hero (and Nick's biggest crush), Nick sets out to make himself extraordinary. And he'll do it with or without the reluctant help of Seth Gray, Nick's best friend (and maybe the love of his life).

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Some people are extraordinary. Some are just extra. TJ Klune's YA debut, The Extraordinaries, is a queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves.

Nick Bell? Not extraordinary. But being the most popular fanfiction writer in the Extraordinaries fandom is a superpower, right?

After a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City’s mightiest hero (and Nick’s biggest crush), Nick sets out to make himself extraordinary. And he’ll do it with or without the reluctant help of Seth Gray, Nick's best friend (and maybe the love of his life).

Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl meets Marissa Meyer's Renegades in TJ Klune's YA debut.

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