Synopsis
In Strictly No Heroics, a normal teen girl must navigate crushing on her best friend, starting a new summer job, and not being squashed during the next supervillain showdown in B.L. Radley's young adult debut filled with humor and heart.
A Normie’s guide to staying alive in Sunnylake City:
1. Keep your head down.
2. Don’t make enemies.
3. Strictly no heroics.
The world is...
Details
28 March 2023
9781250818478Reviews
"In this insightful, multilayered debut... Radley subverts classic comic book tropes to craft an imaginative futuristic setting grounded in realistic interpersonal challenges." --Publishers Weekly, starred Review
"Riley’s journey in this world populated with queer and racially diverse characters is both thrilling and galvanizing." -- Kirkus
"It’s not easy being a Normie in a world where superheroes and villains take up all the attention... so Riley’s hesitance to just embrace her own badass self is understandable...the book ends on a celebratory note as she finally realizes that she can have love, a great job, a close and honest connection with her family, and a meaningful place in the world, regardless of her status. " --BCCB
" Radley's debut smartly winds critical issues into the propulsive plot. A thrill ride for socially conscious teens." --Booklist Online
