No, I don’t care how old I am or what age this book is supposed to be targeting. Okay?
I’m still a child at heart.
Makes life more fun.
Supergirl: Age of Atlantis by Jo Whittemore, is a fun novel anyone can enjoy no matter how old they are. If you love Supergirl as a TV show you’ll love this.
Overall, it’s good read. It’s got a good pace, it’s easy to follow, and has a nice adventure anyone can enjoy. Who doesn’t love reading about random people getting super powers in the middle of National City?
On the other hand it can be rather difficult to place amongst the Supergirl timeline. The book is set sometime in season two. Figuring out when exactly is something I was doing the whole time I was reading it. At first it seemed to be set some time mid season two. Then as I went further into the book it seemed to be set further along. It mentions Kara being fired and yet she’s working at Catco suggesting it’s after Ace Reporter.
It’s a little confusing to not know exactly what has already happened in the universe for them as you read along. It’s also annoying because if you’re anything like me you’re trying to figure it out as you go.
Now, I will admit, I am an avid fanfiction reader when it comes to TV shows I like. All too often I come across people making Kara very childlike or petulant. I know these qualities have been represented on the show but not to the same extent. They are not her only traits.
If this book is truly set after Ace Reporter in season two, those qualities are no longer a forefront of her character. She learned her lesson with Snapper about rushing head first into things without all the facts or thinking about her actions.
Something she does in the novel. She rushes into a situation using Catco and makes an announcement putting a lot of people in jeopardy. She’s failing at her job and seems to act like people are out to get her. She’s very childlike. At one point she even feels like stomping her foot.
I’m all for more Supergirl content but seriously don’t make your heroine unlikable by being a petulant child.
That might be a little harsh. I liked the novel I just felt like Kara’s character suffered too much in the writing. I don’t know, maybe that’s how she comes off on screen. I know she has her moments of selfishness and self centeredness. Everyone does. Unfortunately, it just seemed really apparent in the novel. Maybe it was just me.
On another note, I admit I liked Mon-el’s character so much more in the novel. He was well written and definitely a few notes away from his TV counterpart. He was caring, supportive, and he tried to empathize with the people around him. Most of all, he was very respectful and listened well when he was asked or told to do something. This is the Mon-el we should have had on screen during the second half of season two when he was with Kara.
The whole thing with the ‘supercitzens’ as they were dubbed was amusing. People running across the city trying to be Supergirl without understanding what it really means to put themselves out there like that. Along with other people trying to capitalize on it for their own gain. It was an interesting problem to be sure. Coupled with a fish out of water made it an interesting adventure. Especially as they tried to communicate with someone who didn’t speak English.
I definitely recommend reading Supergirl: Age of Atlantis. If you enjoy the TV show you will enjoy this little read. It’s good for any little ones out there too. Nothing too scary or dangerous happens. It’s a good bedtime novel where Supergirl saves the day!
Well, those are my thoughts on this novel. Let me know what you think!
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