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Masks #2
Masks: Evolution
While his friends continue to develop their newfound powers, Eric begins to feel the effects of being the odd man out. Around him, things go from bad to worse for Vintage City as the Shadow Puppet, a new super-villain, steps into the Devil's Trill's shoes and wreaks havoc with his army of killer mannequins. Magnifiman, Calais, and Spirit Wire have their hands full, with the Puppet proving to be much more slippery than the Trill and leaving the good guys scrambling for clues. Work-related stress begins to creep into Eric's relationship with Peter, which reaches the breaking point when Peter takes a new superhero under his wing, a fire-wielding teenage girl, whose awesome powers could make her a better match for Peter.
. To make matters worse, there are the strange headaches, sleepwalking, and nightmares that haunt Eric, as well as the Devil's Trill's call for him to take his place as a super-villain sidekick. There's also Brenda Whitaker, her mysterious past, and her sudden desire to help Eric as he struggles to figure himself out and make the right choice before his parents ask him again about his awful Geometry and Chemistry grades. Can Eric handle the stress? Find out in this second book of the Masks trilogy.
. To make matters worse, there are the strange headaches, sleepwalking, and nightmares that haunt Eric, as well as the Devil's Trill's call for him to take his place as a super-villain sidekick. There's also Brenda Whitaker, her mysterious past, and her sudden desire to help Eric as he struggles to figure himself out and make the right choice before his parents ask him again about his awful Geometry and Chemistry grades. Can Eric handle the stress? Find out in this second book of the Masks trilogy.
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First published December 1, 2008
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February 11, 2012
Review from first read 6/18/11: i really liked this one, not as funny as the first one but a lot more emotional.. really wish we had Peter's POV I want to know what he was thinking quite a few times...
Review second read 02/09/12:
You're probably all like "Bubbles whats the homos in undies got ta do with diz book?" Well let Bubbles tell you, nothing really but they got your attention, yay? Not hooked yet?
So this book is awesome. All the hot guys love it so you should read it.
This is an amazing series even second time reading it just as good. Even though Peter needs a big
or
So yeah you have a lot of making up to do Peter...
SO read this book...
Poor Eric
Review second read 02/09/12:
You're probably all like "Bubbles whats the homos in undies got ta do with diz book?" Well let Bubbles tell you, nothing really but they got your attention, yay? Not hooked yet?
So this book is awesome. All the hot guys love it so you should read it.
This is an amazing series even second time reading it just as good. Even though Peter needs a big
or
So yeah you have a lot of making up to do Peter...
SO read this book...
Poor Eric
June 22, 2011
This was a great continuation to the Masks series. It wasn't as funny as the first one - Rise of Heroes - but still highly entertaining even without Eric's obsession with blue.
I'll admit, Eric was a bit whiny at times but you have to remember he's also a teenager. If you have a problem with teen angst and him whinnying, then I must ask you why you are even bothering to pick up a book with teenagers as the MCs?
Anyway, I felt really bad for Eric. I mean, no one listened to him when he told them something was wrong in the first book and now it's come to bite them in their asses. I loved seeing Eric finally being a part of everything, though. Gives him a chance to see where the other superheroes and supervillains are coming from and go through. However, I wanted to beat the shit out of Peter.
I was a bit confused through some of the book because I kept asking questions about how this happened and why and all that but everything got explained in it's own time so by the end of the story all my questions were satisfied.
All in all, a great book. It may not seem like it but it was a fast read that had me glued to the pages. Definitely recommended. :)
I'll admit, Eric was a bit whiny at times but you have to remember he's also a teenager. If you have a problem with teen angst and him whinnying, then I must ask you why you are even bothering to pick up a book with teenagers as the MCs?
Anyway, I felt really bad for Eric. I mean, no one listened to him when he told them something was wrong in the first book and now it's come to bite them in their asses. I loved seeing Eric finally being a part of everything, though. Gives him a chance to see where the other superheroes and supervillains are coming from and go through. However, I wanted to beat the shit out of Peter.
I was a bit confused through some of the book because I kept asking questions about how this happened and why and all that but everything got explained in it's own time so by the end of the story all my questions were satisfied.
All in all, a great book. It may not seem like it but it was a fast read that had me glued to the pages. Definitely recommended. :)
May 2, 2012
4.5 stars
Well, what an interesting way for this series to go! I kinda had a feeling, but seeing it happen and all the turmoil that comes along with it just about broke my heart at times. Sure, Eric is pretty emo, but come on, he's a 16 year old gay kid that's pretty dramatic anyway. I totally understood what he was going through, and even though I did feel like he contributed in his own way, I wanted to punch Peter (and even occasionally Althea, my favorite girl best friend ever) because they were so insensitive went through the whole ordeal with blinders on.
This is definitely a difficult place in Eric's like, and it works well as a middle book in a trilogy. It's a time of a whole lot of change, while their circumstances are pulling Eric and Peter apart. I hated to see that happen, but all I could do was hope for a resolution eventually that wouldn't tug on my emotions TOO much! There's definitely a lot of that here, and I devoured, devoured this book in the middle of the night instead of going to bed after I finished the first book. I couldn't put it down once that force got between them and started to work on Eric. Man, poor guys, the put up with a lot of shit in this book!
Still, I'm satisfied and had a blast traveling further along with this wonderful cast of characters!
Well, what an interesting way for this series to go! I kinda had a feeling, but seeing it happen and all the turmoil that comes along with it just about broke my heart at times. Sure, Eric is pretty emo, but come on, he's a 16 year old gay kid that's pretty dramatic anyway. I totally understood what he was going through, and even though I did feel like he contributed in his own way, I wanted to punch Peter (and even occasionally Althea, my favorite girl best friend ever) because they were so insensitive went through the whole ordeal with blinders on.
This is definitely a difficult place in Eric's like, and it works well as a middle book in a trilogy. It's a time of a whole lot of change, while their circumstances are pulling Eric and Peter apart. I hated to see that happen, but all I could do was hope for a resolution eventually that wouldn't tug on my emotions TOO much! There's definitely a lot of that here, and I devoured, devoured this book in the middle of the night instead of going to bed after I finished the first book. I couldn't put it down once that force got between them and started to work on Eric. Man, poor guys, the put up with a lot of shit in this book!
Still, I'm satisfied and had a blast traveling further along with this wonderful cast of characters!
June 20, 2011
Great follow up of the 1st book. The story continues pretty much where Rise of Heroes leaves off. It wasn't near as funny as the 1st book and it was a lot darker.
August 25, 2009
In the second installment of the Masks series, Eric’s stress level is reaching new heights. He’s worried about his perpetually broke financial state, his problematic relationship with Peter, the new villain taking his friends’ time and the fact that no matter what he can’t seem to raise his grades in certain subjects. Convinced his headaches are the physical manifestation of all his stress, Eric struggles with inferiority and emotional outbursts as the normal one out. Although Peter tells Eric he loves him, the busy life of a superhero keeps Peter away and often edgy. When a new hero emerges and seems to have a deep connection with Peter, Eric’s insecurities and fears reach new heights.
The first book in the series is very light and pokes fun at the characters and situations in a youthful and often disaffected way. This story is darker and more emotional as the teenage angst and emo Eric experiences plays out for the majority of the book. Now Eric’s internal struggles and dramas are more evident and present as the main focus versus the action and excitement of crime fighting. Here Eric’s deepest fears and issues are examined. Imagine being back in high school and if that angst isn’t enough on its own, add an openly gay sexuality to the mix and then as the cherry – your boyfriend and fag hag both are super heroes while you’re stuck taking the garbage out and watching the latest news for updates. Eric struggles with his feelings and problems even as the growing chasm between he and his friends echoes wider. The often tumultuous youth is highlighted wonderfully as Eric jumps between despair over Peter and true love at the first sign of reconciliation. Eric’s narrative voice is intimate and engaging, allowing the reader to really connect with him, his emotions, and choices. This extends to allow the reader to sympathize and even agree with his choices, however difficult they may be.
The wonderful pacing and story is designed in such a way as to isolate Eric. Although some of the writing is inconsistent with the previous book, it’s difficult to focus on such an error when the entertaining and wonderfully engaging voice of the narrator pulls the reader into the story whenever slight errors may occur. In this particular story, Eric is more alone and often by himself. He has more internal musings and conversations, lending more emotion and drama to the teenager, but at the same time creating a setting that will be the climax to the series in part three. Therefore this book is very important as the bridge between books one and three and doesn’t stand-alone. It allows the reader to delve more deeply into Eric’s personality and the reasons for his choices and thought process. There’s a bit of a twist at the end that segways into the next book but I won’t spoil it for readers. However, this twist is important and Eric’s internal arguments and feelings of isolation become important in a larger scheme.
It’s hard to say if this book is better than the previous offering as this story is less about non-stop action and more character driven from Eric’s standpoint. Although the atmosphere deepens and the good versus evil battle still rages on between new villains and the heroes, Eric’s place in the battle starts to become clear. The wonderful voice of Eric shows his desire to be more than he is, whatever that means, and his desire to be closer and understand his place and future. Feelings and desires readers can easily and infinitely relate to at any age. The wonderful writing is rich and realistic, never talking down but instead giving life to the positive and negative drawbacks of teenagers. The self acknowledged emo angst and desire to stand out while desperately hoping that it’s not too far out. The humorous elements are expertly woven into the story once again with Eric’s none too subtle hormones, sexuality, and the running joke about a superhero handbook.
It’s difficult to talk too much due to the inherent spoilers, but this story is well worth reading and only enhances the already great series. The development of Eric and the various other characters as well as the city itself lends such a rich texture to the story that immediately sets this apart from other books. The comic book themes and fresh, evocative narrator vault this young adult story well above a particular genre or narrow definition. The often hilarious dialogue and descriptions lighten the more somber mood of the tale and fitting it perfectly in the continuation of the series. It’s not able to be read on its own, but don’t skip this offering in the series.
The first book in the series is very light and pokes fun at the characters and situations in a youthful and often disaffected way. This story is darker and more emotional as the teenage angst and emo Eric experiences plays out for the majority of the book. Now Eric’s internal struggles and dramas are more evident and present as the main focus versus the action and excitement of crime fighting. Here Eric’s deepest fears and issues are examined. Imagine being back in high school and if that angst isn’t enough on its own, add an openly gay sexuality to the mix and then as the cherry – your boyfriend and fag hag both are super heroes while you’re stuck taking the garbage out and watching the latest news for updates. Eric struggles with his feelings and problems even as the growing chasm between he and his friends echoes wider. The often tumultuous youth is highlighted wonderfully as Eric jumps between despair over Peter and true love at the first sign of reconciliation. Eric’s narrative voice is intimate and engaging, allowing the reader to really connect with him, his emotions, and choices. This extends to allow the reader to sympathize and even agree with his choices, however difficult they may be.
The wonderful pacing and story is designed in such a way as to isolate Eric. Although some of the writing is inconsistent with the previous book, it’s difficult to focus on such an error when the entertaining and wonderfully engaging voice of the narrator pulls the reader into the story whenever slight errors may occur. In this particular story, Eric is more alone and often by himself. He has more internal musings and conversations, lending more emotion and drama to the teenager, but at the same time creating a setting that will be the climax to the series in part three. Therefore this book is very important as the bridge between books one and three and doesn’t stand-alone. It allows the reader to delve more deeply into Eric’s personality and the reasons for his choices and thought process. There’s a bit of a twist at the end that segways into the next book but I won’t spoil it for readers. However, this twist is important and Eric’s internal arguments and feelings of isolation become important in a larger scheme.
It’s hard to say if this book is better than the previous offering as this story is less about non-stop action and more character driven from Eric’s standpoint. Although the atmosphere deepens and the good versus evil battle still rages on between new villains and the heroes, Eric’s place in the battle starts to become clear. The wonderful voice of Eric shows his desire to be more than he is, whatever that means, and his desire to be closer and understand his place and future. Feelings and desires readers can easily and infinitely relate to at any age. The wonderful writing is rich and realistic, never talking down but instead giving life to the positive and negative drawbacks of teenagers. The self acknowledged emo angst and desire to stand out while desperately hoping that it’s not too far out. The humorous elements are expertly woven into the story once again with Eric’s none too subtle hormones, sexuality, and the running joke about a superhero handbook.
It’s difficult to talk too much due to the inherent spoilers, but this story is well worth reading and only enhances the already great series. The development of Eric and the various other characters as well as the city itself lends such a rich texture to the story that immediately sets this apart from other books. The comic book themes and fresh, evocative narrator vault this young adult story well above a particular genre or narrow definition. The often hilarious dialogue and descriptions lighten the more somber mood of the tale and fitting it perfectly in the continuation of the series. It’s not able to be read on its own, but don’t skip this offering in the series.
January 10, 2019
Solid superhero YA, but I'm finding the lead character a bit whiny annoying. Well, I guess he is a 16 yr old boy.
June 2, 2019
ohh..... MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 31, 2014
Thorne continues the Masks series with Evolution, which pits superheroes Magnifiman and Calais against two new supervillains while following the boring, average life of Eric Plath, boyfriend to Calais' alter ego, Peter Barlow. As the book's title suggests, this story is an evolution of the characters ~ Eric, his boyfriend Peter, and their gal pal Althea, in many ways. The dynamics of their relationships are forced to change when a new supervillain appears on the scene ... as well as a new female superhero, to whom Peter instantly connects. The only person who doesn't have any superpowers is Eric, a fact that becomes more and more evident as his friends seem to drift away from him.
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment in the series, perhaps more so than the first book. Once I started reading, I literally couldn't put it down, and I raced through the final few chapters with my heart in my throat, on the edge of my seat, hoping against hope that somehow everything would be tied together neatly at the end, and hating that I'd have to wait for the final book in the series to see that happen.
Here we get a visceral account of Eric's personal demons ~ the normal pangs and problems that plague adolescence are compounded by a boyfriend who is too busy saving the city to focus on their relationship and a nagging feeling of incompetence that leaves Eric wishing for any small thing that might make him "fit in." Thorne tackles these difficult emotions with finesse, leaving the reader as frustrated as Eric over Peter's distance, and by the end of the story, we sympathize completely with Eric. Making us understand and, dare I say, condone his actions in the final two chapters is nothing short of brilliant writing. When you read the story, you'll see what I mean.
In this book, as in the first, there were many phrases that stood out to me, bringing the story to life. My favorite line was one where, after a terse standoff between Eric and Peter, Eric finds a rose in his school locker from his boyfriend:
"When I saw it, the universe started all over again. The slate was wiped clean, humanity's sins were all forgiven, the greenhouse effect never happened, and the earth was only two days old."
Such observations capture the immediacy of teenage love and angst perfectly, making Eric more human, more believable, and, in the end, easier to relate to for readers of all ages.
Eric's signature humor is refined in this book, as is his raging libido. He still harbors a secret crush on Peter's older brother, Magnifiman, and when he sees the superhero on TV:
"You will ~ and I swear this ~ feel the hard hand of justice tightening around you!"
My breath caught, my cheeks heating up. "You promise?"
Thorne's writing is fresh and open, indicative of the characters and respective of their ages without being condescending or "too old," as some YA writers tend to be. Eric and his friends are drawn very well, their dialogue believable, their actions true to life. Eric's emotions hit the mark, detailing a feeling of loneliness and ostracism to which we can all relate.
Though the main character is a gay teenager, Evolution will appeal to superhero fans of all ages and sexualities. What starts out as a fun story turns into an emotional roller coaster ride as Eric deals with issues that resonate with us all, and while we may not agree with his actions as the story progresses, we understand his motives completely. If you enjoyed the first book in this series, you'll love this second installment. And, if you're like me, you'll be waiting with bated breath for the final story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment in the series, perhaps more so than the first book. Once I started reading, I literally couldn't put it down, and I raced through the final few chapters with my heart in my throat, on the edge of my seat, hoping against hope that somehow everything would be tied together neatly at the end, and hating that I'd have to wait for the final book in the series to see that happen.
Here we get a visceral account of Eric's personal demons ~ the normal pangs and problems that plague adolescence are compounded by a boyfriend who is too busy saving the city to focus on their relationship and a nagging feeling of incompetence that leaves Eric wishing for any small thing that might make him "fit in." Thorne tackles these difficult emotions with finesse, leaving the reader as frustrated as Eric over Peter's distance, and by the end of the story, we sympathize completely with Eric. Making us understand and, dare I say, condone his actions in the final two chapters is nothing short of brilliant writing. When you read the story, you'll see what I mean.
In this book, as in the first, there were many phrases that stood out to me, bringing the story to life. My favorite line was one where, after a terse standoff between Eric and Peter, Eric finds a rose in his school locker from his boyfriend:
"When I saw it, the universe started all over again. The slate was wiped clean, humanity's sins were all forgiven, the greenhouse effect never happened, and the earth was only two days old."
Such observations capture the immediacy of teenage love and angst perfectly, making Eric more human, more believable, and, in the end, easier to relate to for readers of all ages.
Eric's signature humor is refined in this book, as is his raging libido. He still harbors a secret crush on Peter's older brother, Magnifiman, and when he sees the superhero on TV:
"You will ~ and I swear this ~ feel the hard hand of justice tightening around you!"
My breath caught, my cheeks heating up. "You promise?"
Thorne's writing is fresh and open, indicative of the characters and respective of their ages without being condescending or "too old," as some YA writers tend to be. Eric and his friends are drawn very well, their dialogue believable, their actions true to life. Eric's emotions hit the mark, detailing a feeling of loneliness and ostracism to which we can all relate.
Though the main character is a gay teenager, Evolution will appeal to superhero fans of all ages and sexualities. What starts out as a fun story turns into an emotional roller coaster ride as Eric deals with issues that resonate with us all, and while we may not agree with his actions as the story progresses, we understand his motives completely. If you enjoyed the first book in this series, you'll love this second installment. And, if you're like me, you'll be waiting with bated breath for the final story.
July 26, 2014
Once upon a time, there was the Queen Mother of all cliffhangers.
The End.
Okay, there’s loads of other things that happen before that, which I admit is all quite important to the storyline, so let’s focus on that as well, shall we?
Mined from the rich vein of comic book action, Hayden Thorne gives us more superheroes and, of course, supervillains in Masks: Evolution, the continuing adventures of sixteen-year-old Eric Plath, his boyfriend Peter Barlow, and their friend Althea Horace.
There’s no small amount of trouble in paradise in this episode of the series. There’s plenty of trouble in Vintage City too, the perfectly dreary and gritty locale that has given birth to the genetically enhanced and psychologically manipulated humans who make up the opposing sides of justice and mayhem in this at once chaotic yet somehow familiar metropolis, where the only difference between there and here is that the criminals and crime fighters are a lot more entertaining. Reading Rise of Heroes, book one in the Masks series, is an absolute must (not to mention an absolute treat) before you delve into the fun of Evolution, so keep that in mind if you’re looking for a summer read that stars a hero whose one superpower is his wicked sense of sarcasm. Well, that and his raging libido.
As if teenage angst weren’t enough in its own right, not only have Eric and Peter hit a sinkhole in the road of first love, but Eric also goes through quite a transformation in this episode of the series, providing the book with its title. Following the mischief dealt at the hands of the Devil’s Trill in Rise of Heroes, our poor, average, horny Eric—who’s beginning to resent being dismissed because he’s unremarkable and can’t possibly understand the burden of responsibility Peter and Althea carry as Calais and Spirit Wire—is ripe for the Devil’s Trill to carry out his evil plans to manipulate Eric to join the dark side. Did someone say sinkhole? I did. That sinkhole in Eric and Peter’s romance is more like the Grand Canyon. Did someone say cliffhanger? I did. And that cliffhanger is more like a cliff jump without a parachute.
Hayden Thorne captures Eric perfectly, his sense of humor, his sense of insatiable, hormone laden teenage horniness, all the things average kids worry about—chores and homework and love—and all the things this wonderful kid worries about—chores and homework and love and, most of all, not being enough for Peter. There is nothing at all trivial in the treatment of Eric’s worries and woes. He is every teenager who believes that his life can’t get much worse and no one else could possibly understand what he’s going through—the difference with our dear Eric is he’s absolutely right. When bizarre things begin to happen to him, Eric’s anxieties become a self-fulfilling prophecy, and let me tell you, if you have even one heart string to pluck, Ms. Thorne will play it like a harp.
New heroes, new villains, new threats to friendships and family leaves me excited to recommend this series wholeheartedly. If you love action and adventure wrapped in a young adult package that reaches beyond its intended demographic, the Rise of Heroes and Evolution are must reads.
And that cliffhanger I keep coming back to? The parachute arrives in September with book three in the series. Phew!
The End.
Okay, there’s loads of other things that happen before that, which I admit is all quite important to the storyline, so let’s focus on that as well, shall we?
Mined from the rich vein of comic book action, Hayden Thorne gives us more superheroes and, of course, supervillains in Masks: Evolution, the continuing adventures of sixteen-year-old Eric Plath, his boyfriend Peter Barlow, and their friend Althea Horace.
There’s no small amount of trouble in paradise in this episode of the series. There’s plenty of trouble in Vintage City too, the perfectly dreary and gritty locale that has given birth to the genetically enhanced and psychologically manipulated humans who make up the opposing sides of justice and mayhem in this at once chaotic yet somehow familiar metropolis, where the only difference between there and here is that the criminals and crime fighters are a lot more entertaining. Reading Rise of Heroes, book one in the Masks series, is an absolute must (not to mention an absolute treat) before you delve into the fun of Evolution, so keep that in mind if you’re looking for a summer read that stars a hero whose one superpower is his wicked sense of sarcasm. Well, that and his raging libido.
As if teenage angst weren’t enough in its own right, not only have Eric and Peter hit a sinkhole in the road of first love, but Eric also goes through quite a transformation in this episode of the series, providing the book with its title. Following the mischief dealt at the hands of the Devil’s Trill in Rise of Heroes, our poor, average, horny Eric—who’s beginning to resent being dismissed because he’s unremarkable and can’t possibly understand the burden of responsibility Peter and Althea carry as Calais and Spirit Wire—is ripe for the Devil’s Trill to carry out his evil plans to manipulate Eric to join the dark side. Did someone say sinkhole? I did. That sinkhole in Eric and Peter’s romance is more like the Grand Canyon. Did someone say cliffhanger? I did. And that cliffhanger is more like a cliff jump without a parachute.
Hayden Thorne captures Eric perfectly, his sense of humor, his sense of insatiable, hormone laden teenage horniness, all the things average kids worry about—chores and homework and love—and all the things this wonderful kid worries about—chores and homework and love and, most of all, not being enough for Peter. There is nothing at all trivial in the treatment of Eric’s worries and woes. He is every teenager who believes that his life can’t get much worse and no one else could possibly understand what he’s going through—the difference with our dear Eric is he’s absolutely right. When bizarre things begin to happen to him, Eric’s anxieties become a self-fulfilling prophecy, and let me tell you, if you have even one heart string to pluck, Ms. Thorne will play it like a harp.
New heroes, new villains, new threats to friendships and family leaves me excited to recommend this series wholeheartedly. If you love action and adventure wrapped in a young adult package that reaches beyond its intended demographic, the Rise of Heroes and Evolution are must reads.
And that cliffhanger I keep coming back to? The parachute arrives in September with book three in the series. Phew!
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May 18, 2009The second book in the Masks series starts with Eric and Peter in an almost teen comedy relationship. They are young, they are in love, they haven't any problem in their life... well, this is not exactly true. Peter is still learning to mastering his powers and sometime he feels the weight of a responsibility that maybe is too much for a teen. But instead of talking with Eric, he hides behind a cool exterior, making Eric doubts of his love. On the other hand Eric is having financial problem at home, and he would like to help, but he doesn't know how. He would need more than before the comfort that only Peter can give him, but from that side there is no help.
The feeling of the book, as the previous one, is more of a young adult novel than a superhero novel. Maybe since all the superheroes are more like kid with a new toy than real man with a mission. The problem both Peter than Eric face are those of teenagers in love, in a moment in their life when they realize that there is something more than school and their own desires; plus they start to feel something that can really explain, a desire to be with the one you love (even if, in this novel, Peter and Eric spend more time arguing than loving...).
Since neither of those superheroes is adult enough to understand that something is strange, Eric finds himself to face a difficult situation, with his body and his mind that are changing, and he doesn't know if it's the puberty which is hitting or if it's real something abnormal. I feel for Eric, since he has no one to support him: truth be told, I think that Peter is a snob, with a big problem in the communication field, and most of what happened is his fault, to not trying to put aside his own problem and open to Eric; he wants for Eric to be his boyfriend, but then he does nothing for him, not like a superhero but neither like a normal boyfriend. If there is something he can make bad, you are sure that he will do that, like when he takes another girl to dinner at home with his parents, when it's weeks that Eric asks him to do that.
As I said I don't find Peter to be a nice character: he is always in a bad mood with Eric, and I didn't find that Eric deserves to be treated like that; all right Peter could have his own problems, but this is not a reason to be cold with Eric. I hope he will change in the third volume.
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The feeling of the book, as the previous one, is more of a young adult novel than a superhero novel. Maybe since all the superheroes are more like kid with a new toy than real man with a mission. The problem both Peter than Eric face are those of teenagers in love, in a moment in their life when they realize that there is something more than school and their own desires; plus they start to feel something that can really explain, a desire to be with the one you love (even if, in this novel, Peter and Eric spend more time arguing than loving...).
Since neither of those superheroes is adult enough to understand that something is strange, Eric finds himself to face a difficult situation, with his body and his mind that are changing, and he doesn't know if it's the puberty which is hitting or if it's real something abnormal. I feel for Eric, since he has no one to support him: truth be told, I think that Peter is a snob, with a big problem in the communication field, and most of what happened is his fault, to not trying to put aside his own problem and open to Eric; he wants for Eric to be his boyfriend, but then he does nothing for him, not like a superhero but neither like a normal boyfriend. If there is something he can make bad, you are sure that he will do that, like when he takes another girl to dinner at home with his parents, when it's weeks that Eric asks him to do that.
As I said I don't find Peter to be a nice character: he is always in a bad mood with Eric, and I didn't find that Eric deserves to be treated like that; all right Peter could have his own problems, but this is not a reason to be cold with Eric. I hope he will change in the third volume.
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April 20, 2012
4.5 stars.
I liked this installment very much. Eric's confrontation with the Devil's Trill left him with complicated side-effects that everybody is ignoring. Eric is left alone to face the ghosts in his head, while his friends neglect him, caught up in their fight against villains. For Eric the relationship with Peter gets increasingly difficult: Eric's requests for attention are seen as whiny and the new super hero, Pyro girl, becomes Peter's best friend, fueling Eric's insecurity and resentment. The story becomes a bit darker, but Eric remains a very interesting character that wins the readers' sympathies. I had a couple of issues with the repetition of PMSing and I feel the last confrontation between Eric and Peter lacked the subtlety that was shown previously. I look forward to the next book. Very good series.
I liked this installment very much. Eric's confrontation with the Devil's Trill left him with complicated side-effects that everybody is ignoring. Eric is left alone to face the ghosts in his head, while his friends neglect him, caught up in their fight against villains. For Eric the relationship with Peter gets increasingly difficult: Eric's requests for attention are seen as whiny and the new super hero, Pyro girl, becomes Peter's best friend, fueling Eric's insecurity and resentment. The story becomes a bit darker, but Eric remains a very interesting character that wins the readers' sympathies. I had a couple of issues with the repetition of PMSing and I feel the last confrontation between Eric and Peter lacked the subtlety that was shown previously. I look forward to the next book. Very good series.
October 17, 2013
3.5 stars - This is still such a fun series. The world is funny with these crazy superheroes and super villians, that thankfully are never to maniacal :D
Peter really made me unhappy in this story...all around, he is not boyfriend of the year material. Yes, there must be a lot of stress being a new superhero, but he needed to spread some love to Eric. Couldn't really fault Eric with the emotional upheaval he was feeling. I really want Eric to make the right decisions though...fingers crossed all will be well in the next book!
Peter really made me unhappy in this story...all around, he is not boyfriend of the year material. Yes, there must be a lot of stress being a new superhero, but he needed to spread some love to Eric. Couldn't really fault Eric with the emotional upheaval he was feeling. I really want Eric to make the right decisions though...fingers crossed all will be well in the next book!
February 8, 2014
Poor Eric, Peter is such a jerk in this book. I dont know what to think again it left me on a cliff hanger where I can't wait to know what happens in the next ne and if their relationship will be rekindled but i guess i doubt it.
January 16, 2015
This was a great story. I love Eric and his circle of friends.
August 27, 2011
I am utterly in love with this series its captivating and keeps me flipping page after page losing sleep and going over on my breaks at work but Its so hard to put down.
June 11, 2012
I loved Evolution. Very funny a lot of the times, with seriously angsty moments mixed in, too. Can't wait to find out what'll happen to Eric and the others from now on.
February 16, 2015
An exciting and unexpected sequel to this endearing and smartly written series. The ending will have you desperately downloading the third novel as fast as you can because it is quite a cliffhanger.
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