Picking it up, I wasn't sure if the links to superheros was going to put me off as strongly as it has for years. Having found myself loving other series by Schwab I finally decided to give it a try. 

I really liked it in the beginning. I found the backstory and learning about the characters interesting, but towards the middle and past it started feeling a bit too slow and uneventful. I clearly finished it so it wasn't bad, but a part of me wished it had more going for it. I think it stayed true to the characters and themes, so this read might just not have been for me.