Lee is the third book in the Sidekick Squad series and is just as good as its predecessors. Claudie Arseneault, author of Baker Thief I loved it from the first to the last page. Lee’s Not Your Backup perfectly weaves together superhero fun and queer self-discovery in a compelling story that made my aroace heart sing. If you’re a fan of superheroes, thoughtful sci-fi, and/or general awesomeness, you need these books in your life.Ĭ. But best of all are her very human, very relatable characters-vibrant personalities you just can’t help but root for as they make their way in the world. Lee’s utterly charming Sidekick Squad series has it all-swoony romance, thought-provoking deconstructions of superhero tropes, and the cutest robots ever. The Sidekick Squad are back and better than ever in Not Your Villain…There’s nothing quite like the found-family narrative, nor the team up against a corrupt government, and the unrelenting optimism and power of a group of largely queer-identifying teens.Ĭ.B. The Abby-centric fourth novel, Not Your Hero, can’t come soon enough. Everything from the worldbuilding to the plots to the character development are firing on all cylinders. Lee gets not only how to elevate superhero tropes but how to write teenagers in an honest and compelling way. Not Your Sidekick, Not Your Villain, and Not Your Backup are entertaining and propulsive novels written with confidence, charm, and cheek. Best Young Adult Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror of 2019, Tor, December 12, 2019.30 Impressive Indie Press Books From 2019, Independent Book Review, December 11, 2019.

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16 of Our Most Anticipated Sequels of 2019,Barnes and Noble, January 14, 2019.

35 of Our Most Anticipated LGBTQAP YA Books of 2019: May-June, Barnes and Noble, December 18, 2018.

Most Anticipated Queer YA Books, Hypable, December 28, 2017.

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