Mutation

Kid Sensation, Book 2

By: Kevin Hardman

Narrated by: Mikael Naramore

Kid Sensation is back! The intrepid teen super with the plethora of powers returns in a new adventure.

Having saved the planet and earned a place with the world's premiere superhero team, Jim (aka Kid Sensation) is preparing to attend the prestigious Academy, where teen supers from every corner of the globe learn to master their abilities. At the same time, however, he is approached by a mysterious government organization that wants Jim to work for them - and they won't take "No" for an answer.

Moreover, at the Academy itself, an insidious and highly contagious virus is running amok through the student population, striking at the heart of their abilities. Students are losing control of their powers, with lethal consequences.

Now, in addition to evading the machinations of government agents, Jim must solve the mystery behind the virus - and how to stop it - before every super everywhere becomes fatally infected.

©2013 Kevin Hardman (P)2016 Kevin Hardman

Fun follow-up to a young superhero story

I really enjoyed the first book, and had much the same reaction to this second one. It's got a good heart and sense of humor, and the fights keep your interest well. The negatives for me were that Kid Sensation has probably too many abilities, and thus to keep him from being overpowered, the author is forced to make him a bit slow. Every situation he is in, you'll be thinking to yourself "just phase/superspeed/fly/teleport..." etc., etc. Honestly, with his abilities there really should only be a single threat to him in this book. It's the same problem authors have had with Superman I guess. My other issue is the evil government agency that is a trope in superhuman novels. It's a bit over-done here, and then solved with some deus ex machina.

Anyway, ignoring the above gripes, it's a fun novel that had me smiling and laughing pretty often, and that's always going to win me over. If you enjoyed the first, you'll enjoy the second, and you'll be left wanting the third. Being left wanting more without the forceful push of cliffhangers is the hallmark of a good series!

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Another great story

They story keeps getting better. The characters keep growing are very relatable . Great read

Fantastic All Around

I loved this narrator Mikael Naramore, he does justice to the story that is great.

fun story, light novel

lots of good teen moments, but the main character is almost a little too smart

Superhero adventure packed with action!

If you could sum up Mutation in three words, what would they be?

Action Packed Fun!

What other book might you compare Mutation to and why?

Some similarities with Super Powered as the story showcases a young superhero attending a school for other superheroes. Also kind of reminds me of Daniel X and I am Four, with the teenage protagonist being an alien.

Which scene was your favorite?

I liked the scene with Kid Sensation and Alpha Prime at the end where he gives a chance to getting to know is father.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I liked the moments where the book explored the relationship between Jim, his mother, grandfather, and father. The book had a lot of action, so there was no slow part, but I wish they put some more depth to the characters and settings.

Any additional comments?

"This review copy audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost."