Revelation

A Kid Sensation Novel

De: Kevin Hardman

Narrado por: Mikael Naramore

The pressure of being a super - especially a teen super - can get to anyone, as Jim (aka Kid Sensation) has witnessed firsthand. Now he wonders if he himself might be succumbing to the strain in some way, as he can't shake the feeling that he is now being watched by some new stalker. Moreover, despite his wide slate of powers, he hasn't been able to discover a single clue to substantiate the existence of this potential new enemy, making him wonder if it's all in his head.

Looking forward to a few days of rest and hanging out with his friends, Jim's downtime is interrupted by the unsettling news that Alpha Prime, the world's greatest superhero (and Jim's father), is missing. As if that wasn't bad enough, Jim finds his world rocked by an even more ominous revelation: his deranged half-brother, Paramount, has escaped from confinement in a maximum security installation.

In the course of investigating these events and trying to ascertain what connection, if any, there is between them, Jim becomes privy to information concerning a potent alien device capable of laying waste to the entire planet. But he's not the only one - an enigmatic villain wants the alien technology for his own purposes, and it's up to Jim to find a way to stop him before the world pays the ultimate price.

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another great adventure for kid sensation

I really did enjoy this story. I thought it was a great installation in the compilation of the kid sensation storyline. I like how the characters came together. especially from the teenage standpoint on young heroes trying to become seasoned vets. I also enjoyed the family intrigued that was going through kid sensations life. overall I really have enjoyed this author. I truly believe it was great light reading. I couldn't put the book down and was really glad when there was an audio book available.

Good Listen

I really like Hardman's books, and this was no exception. I do have to say I wasn't as crazy about some aspects of the story, however. The main character seems somewhat dense in regards to his powers and relationship skills. There were really no surprises and after a few chapters his father and uncle just sort of disappear, I know why, but it would have been nice to know more. The best part for me was the bringing together of more supers and their interactions.

Very Enjoyable

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, and found it very entertaining. Life is always difficult as teenager, but add being a superhero and having the world to save, it becomes stressful to say the least. With a very interesting plot, developed around very unique characters this story moves along a good pace, and suddenly it's over. With just the right amount of suspense, action and humour makes it well worth the listen.

The true sequel to the first Kid Sensation book

Kevin Hardman never ceases to amaze me with this series. The first three books were good(even though, I find the second book to be a bit of a letdown) but this latest book is easily the best in the Kid Sensation series so far and the true sequel to the first book. What do I mean? Much as I loved the first book and enjoyed the third book, the second book came off as a letdown. And while I cannot focus much on that book, this book I find made up for the shortcomings of book two. For starters, Jim's character arc is impeccable.

Unlike the last three books where Jim was facing some exterior threat, the conflict with him is a lot more personal, given Paramount is involved. Not only does this build off well from the first book but it is much-needed character development. I also enjoyed Smoky and Elektra during this book. They had solid introductions in the first book but this is where the group dynamic I found really started to form and I started to care a lot.



So what holds this story back. Two things. One is very minor and the other is moderate. The minor thing is that this book ends on a cliffhanger. It isn't bad because the rest of the story is good but it is annoying and will depend on how that tale resolves itself for me to accept his. The bigger issue I had with the book is that the main villains and their motivation while fine, felt very crammed during the last portion of the book. A lot of this is conveyed through exposition and while it isn't bad, I just wished that it could have been spread out more. An exposition is an important tool but it runs the risk of bogging down the story which during the last half I felt that.

Mikael Naramore's performance is amazing as always. Though, if I had any gripes it is that some of his male voices, like Paramount, sound a bit too similar to Alpha prime at points to where it became confusing. This is very minor but for purposes of this review, I need to be honest.

Overall, this book is still good and I enjoyed it for its character work even if its plot was shaky. I'd highly recommend it for Kid Sensation fans and absolutely showcases Hardman's talent as an author.

It's hard to remember

Sometimes that Kid Sensation is 16. His vocabulary is extensive and yet...still describes actions and feelings with the same words. I do like the "gang" that his small ring is turning into though. Not sold 100% on all the characters, but it's getting there.