Writer: Jason Reynolds
Artist: Zeke Peña
Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Released: May 2, 2023
Received: NetGalley
Book Summary:
Miles Morales is not your typical teenager. He’s been juggling his superpowers with normal teenage aspects for a while, and it still hasn’t gotten any easier. Unfortunately, being a teen and a hero is tough, especially if you want to maintain a secret identity.
This is why Miles is suspended. Again. Though it’s hard for Miles to focus on getting back on the good side of his school when he knows there’s a villain on the loose—just a day in the life of Miles Morales.
My Review:
Man, I really do think I adore anything by Jason Reynolds. I certainly love everything he writes for Miles Morales. It’s just, well, perfect! Reynolds does a great job of capturing the complex life of such a character, including the large and small moments.
Miles Morales Suspended is such a unique read. It’s a novel, but it also contains illustrations and prose. These three parts carry equal weight, and I don’t think you could have had the same story if you had tried to remove any element. It wouldn’t be the same.
I love that Miles’ story highlights important and relevant topics. In this instance, the commentary heavily leaned towards a common issue seen in schools and why we need to keep advocating and fighting back.
Highlights:
- Marvel Novel
- Superhero Teen
- Prose
Trigger Warnings:
- Racism
- Classism
Thanks to Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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