#Bookreview of Beyond Superhero School: Let the Games Begin!
By: Gracie Dix
Publication Date: April 25, 2025
ISBN: 979-8280000520
Reviewed by: Alma Boucher
Review Date: September 10, 2025
Beyond Superhero School: Let the Games Begin! by Gracie Dix is an exhilarating return to the world of teens discovering their powers, friendships, and responsibilities, all wrapped up in a story full of danger, fun, and heart.
The story begins with a group of best friends navigating their way through school, friendships, and, of course, their ever-growing superpowers. Their unique abilities put them in extraordinary circumstances, but at its core, this is a story about teamwork, courage, and learning to balance the ups and downs of growing up.
Determined to help his father and fight against a threat, Spencer makes the difficult decision to step away from school and his best friends. With VORK’s goal of exterminating every superpowered individual, his choice proves his bravery. At the same time, the world is becoming increasingly unstable. Nick’s father warns of a surge in drug dealers wielding strange and deadly weaponry, a clear sign of VORK’s growing criminal empire.
As the title suggests, this installment is brimming with challenges, competitions, and games, but these are not just any schoolyard contests. Instead, they are high-stakes trials that test the teens' strength, skill, and trust in themselves and each other. Readers will quickly discover that beneath the action-packed adventures lie important lessons about loyalty, responsibility, and the choices we make when faced with adversity.
Meanwhile, the Mackenzie twins stumble into an unexpected adventure. After watching a game show, they are invited to participate in a two-week survival challenge inside the Environmental Dome. With permission from their school, they invite their friends along, turning what should have been a unique learning opportunity into yet another battle for survival.
Inside the Environmental Dome, the true test begins. Not only must the friends endure grueling physical survival challenges, but they also face their darkest fears, laid bare before each other and a watching world. The emotional stakes are high, as all the characters risk exposing vulnerabilities they would rather keep hidden. Yet through these trials, their bonds of friendship and loyalty are tested, strengthened, and ultimately redefined.
Gracie Dix has a natural ability to capture the voice of her young characters, giving them authenticity and charm. The group of friends’ friendship feels genuine, their dialogue snappy and realistic, while their circle of friends adds both humor and heart to the story. Younger readers will especially enjoy the imaginative use of powers, while parents and teachers will appreciate the underlying messages about honesty, perseverance, and working together.
The pacing is fast and engaging, with twists and surprises around every corner. Just when readers think they have figured out the outcome of a challenge, Dix throws in a clever twist that keeps the pages turning. The blend of humor, excitement, and emotion creates a balance that makes the book appealing to both middle-grade and young adult audiences.
Quill says: For fans of superhero tales who want more than just battles and powers, Beyond Superhero School: Let the Games Begin! offers the best of both worlds: thrilling adventure and heartfelt storytelling. Gracie Dix delivers another winner for young readers!
For more information about Beyond Superhero School: Let the Games Begin!, please visit the author's website at: www.graciedix.com/
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