4 / 5 ⭐️'ˢ

“Sovereign” by April Daniels

This was another great story in the Nemesis series. This YA series follows the journey of Danny Tozer, a transgender teenager who inherits the powerful mantle of the superhero Dreadnought, and must navigate the challenges of both superheroism and transitioning in a world that is often hostile to both.

This book picks up right where the previous book, “Dreadnought,” left off, with Danny having defeated the villainous Utopia and saved the city of New Port. However, her triumph is short-lived, as a new threat arises in the form of the oppressive government agency known as the Legion, which seeks to control all superheroes and eradicate anyone who doesn’t fit their narrow definition of “normal.”

One of the strengths of this book is how it deepens the exploration of the themes introduced in the previous books. Daniels tackles complex issues like transphobia, ableism, and government overreach, all while maintaining a fast-paced and action-packed story. The book is both entertaining and thought-provoking, as Daniels explores the nuances of Danny’s experiences and the challenges she faces as a transgender superhero.

I found this to be a satisfying continuation and sadly possibly the final story of the Nemesis series.

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diverse teen fiction (transfemale superhero makes enemies, saves the world, and gains a girlfriend)
action-packed with a little romance. ( )

Yep, much better than the first. Still some seriously glaring non-supers physics issues, but stronger character building and some serious fun as regards, "Well, how's all this work then?" ( )

It’s a different tone from the first book, but every bit as enjoyable. Like Dreadnought, this was another spend-the-day-reading book. Loved it. ( )

Tore through Sovereign: Nemesis fairly quickly. It wasn't as good as Dreadnought: Nemesis, but still absorbing. I thought it odd the juxtaposition of the team's PG attitude towards their foes and the terrible death toll at the end of the book.