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A review by shealea
Secondhand Origin Stories: Second Sentinels Book 1 by Lee Blauersouth
5.0
(Content/Trigger warning: It should be noted that there are instances of ableism, systemic racism, and misgendering as well as content involving other sensitive issues in the book. However, these instances are addressed and corrected later on. Still, proceed with utmost caution.)
As someone who’s been waiting for the sequel to Disney’s The Incredibles for more than a decade now, I was more than eager to dive into the lives and relationships within the Sentinels. And I was certainly not disappointed. It was extremely interesting to me how ordinary family drama could play out so realistically in a family of superpowered people, albeit with much higher stakes involved.
Brimming with social and political relevance – a relevance that has been amplified by the problematic and oppressive climate we are currently facing in real life, Secondhand Origin Stories valiantly attacks globally encompassing, systemic issues, such as racism, marginalization, and inequalities across all intersections, while simultaneously navigating through more individual-centered issues, such as coming to terms with one’s identity and learning to differentiate between what defines a person and what shouldn’t.
Effective writing, impressive world-building, wonderfully intricate plot, well-delivered action sequences, and a tremendous impact that unfailingly resonates with the heart of humanity. In all seriousness, in all my years of reading, Lee Blauersouth’s incredible YA debut novel is the most underrated, underappreciated title I’ve ever encountered – and that definitely needs to change immediately. Vastly powerful and all the more empowering, Secondhand Origin Stories demands to be read, loved, and ultimately, internalized.
Disclosure: I received a digital copy of Secondhand Origin Stories from the author in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to Lee Blauersouth for the copy as well as for the opportunity to organize a blog tour!
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
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** Check it out: 9 reasons to make reading Secondhand Origin Stories your priority!
As someone who’s been waiting for the sequel to Disney’s The Incredibles for more than a decade now, I was more than eager to dive into the lives and relationships within the Sentinels. And I was certainly not disappointed. It was extremely interesting to me how ordinary family drama could play out so realistically in a family of superpowered people, albeit with much higher stakes involved.
Brimming with social and political relevance – a relevance that has been amplified by the problematic and oppressive climate we are currently facing in real life, Secondhand Origin Stories valiantly attacks globally encompassing, systemic issues, such as racism, marginalization, and inequalities across all intersections, while simultaneously navigating through more individual-centered issues, such as coming to terms with one’s identity and learning to differentiate between what defines a person and what shouldn’t.
Effective writing, impressive world-building, wonderfully intricate plot, well-delivered action sequences, and a tremendous impact that unfailingly resonates with the heart of humanity. In all seriousness, in all my years of reading, Lee Blauersouth’s incredible YA debut novel is the most underrated, underappreciated title I’ve ever encountered – and that definitely needs to change immediately. Vastly powerful and all the more empowering, Secondhand Origin Stories demands to be read, loved, and ultimately, internalized.
Disclosure: I received a digital copy of Secondhand Origin Stories from the author in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to Lee Blauersouth for the copy as well as for the opportunity to organize a blog tour!
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
* Read the rest of this review in my natural habitat!
** Check it out: 9 reasons to make reading Secondhand Origin Stories your priority!