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The Umbrella Academy has always been extraordinary—ready to leap to superpowered action at a moment's notice. But now that Five has disappeared and their fame has crested, sometimes the only thing Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Ben, and Viktor want is to be normal. . . which is much easier said than done, when you're raised by someone like Hargreeves.
For their exacting and tyrannical father figure, nothing is ever enough; which is why, during a dinnertime debriefing on their latest mission, Ben snaps, prompting Klaus to suggest that they all need a change of scenery—just one night of partying like a bunch of average teens. In fact, Klaus knows just the place; there's a frat house in a neighboring college town that throws weekend blowouts. What could go wrong?
They soon realize sneaking out of Hargreeves's house—er, fortress—is the least of their concerns. When the six teens pledge not to use their powers under any circumstances, they fail to factor in the sheer force of teen drama. Faced with weird earthquakes, weirder partygoers, and a possible new foe, the Umbrella Academy must choose between the night they always dreamed of and an unexpected mission that may save the world and—finally—secure Hargreeves's approval.
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- ISBN: 9798887070643
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- ISBN: 9798887070643
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May 1, 2024
In this prequel set in the world of the popular Netflix series, teenage superheroes' first ordinary night out turns into another Umbrella Academy mission to save the world. A group of adopted siblings, trained to use their superpowers to fight crime, have been going on missions ever since they were preteens. After rescuing earthquake victims--and dispensing justice to the oil execs whose illegal fracking probably caused the disaster--the teens decide to sneak out and finally have some "normal" fun at a college party. Even non-superpowered sibling Viktor is invited to go along, since he's the only one with practice being a regular person. For everyone else: "No powers tonight." That promise goes out the window, however, when they realize they're partying with a threat to both the college students and the Earth's rotation. If they don't step up and work together as a team for their first solo mission, everyone in the world could be in danger. While the premise is exciting, this story serves more as a character introduction and vehicle for repetitive teen angst than a well-paced adventure. There's almost no action until the halfway point, and even then, it's short lived. A publisher's note indicates the respectful care taken to collaborate with actor Elliot Page and the show's creators in the portrayal of Viktor in this story set prior to his transition. Main characters are diverse in race, gender, and sexuality. Melodrama and meandering pacing overshadow a relatable cast of characters. (content warning) (Science fiction. 13-18)COPYRIGHT(2024) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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