"A genre-defying superhero love story for anyone who has ever felt like a supporting cast member, but secretly dreamt of being the main character."
July 2024 Debut of the Month
Average teen Jenna Ray lives in an alternative 2024 where superheroes exist and are worshipped beyond any celeb level. You’d think she’d be delighted when newest superhero Blaze saves her life, and she becomes his official Love Interest. Worldwide fame, adoration and a marvellous new designer wardrobe all beckon, but Jenna has other ideas.
She has no interest in hanging off a man’s arm and anyway, she has secrets to uncover and mysteries to solve. But with storm clouds brewing, can she be her own superhero, or must she rely on a man?
This is an outrageously original, witty and well-observed feminist spin on superhero tropes. In a world where only male superpowers are valued, and women are expected to be pretty, quiet and grateful Jenna is a fantastically reluctant main character. Full of secrets and betrayal, this is a hugely impressive debut novel that skilfully balances big issues, such as mental health and gender roles, with exciting twists and lots of laughs.
Marvels fans will love this unique take on a familiar setting, whilst non-superhero fans will enjoy the sparkling one liners and gripping plot. I loved it and can’t wait to see what Comerford comes up with next.
A swoony, speculative and entirely electric YA debut with a humorous and satirical take on the conventions of the superhero-verse, for fans of Michelle Quach’s Not Here To Be Liked and the Marvel Universe.
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A swoony, speculative and entirely electric YA debut with a humorous and satirical take on the conventions of the superhero-verse, for fans of Michelle Quach’s Not Here To Be Liked and the Marvel Universe. Seventeen-year-old Jenna Ray has just been saved by the world’s newest superhero, Blaze.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Love Interest and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
The Love Interest features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for Young Adults, Science Fiction, Featured Books for 13+ readers
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Love Interest was written by Helen Comerford and published by Bloomsbury YA an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Love Interest has 397 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
