Small Town Superhero had the feel of a family-friendly action film. It's fast-paced, it's got a bunch of cool fight scenes, motorcycle races, a guy with a definite hero complex and a hint of romance. Alsop's writing puts the reader in the scene well, making reading the book feel like watching a film in some way that I can't easily describe. It's in the way she describes the action, the way she creates the scenery and the way she makes us see the characters. And just like those family action movies, Small Town Superhero is kind of corny. You'll learn all about family values, how not to be a bully and how to do the right thing. It made me smile though.

When I first saw this book on NetGalley and read the description, I thought "Meh. This looks like it'll kill some time while I recover from my cold." Instead, I picked up this book and read it all the way through in one sitting and immediately purchased the next book and read that in one sitting, too. Now I'm searching the internet to see when book 3 comes out. Needless to say, I loved this book and whole-heartedly give it 5 stars. If you love action and superhero stories, this book is for you. Something that gave me pause when I first looked at the book was all of the reviews saying this book was for people who love motorcycles. Well, I know nothing about motorcycles and I still loved the real, well-developed characters Cheree Alsop introduces in the town of Sparrow. I was most impressed with the depth of realistic emotions and feelings that the characters expressed. I expected Kelson, as a fictional teenage boy defined by the author, to lack emotion and substance and have only a one-track mind, but instead I found a character that I fell in love with and want to keep reading more and more about.

Small Town Superhero was anything but small! Cheree Alsop's novel was a charming easy and fast-paced read. I loved the writing style and found that the story flowed well. The character development was well planned. I'd be interested in reading more works from this author. This is a great read for YA fans!

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

Once started I could not put this book down. The characters were well-developed and relatable. The storyline was flawless. The author did a great job pulling the reader in and an even better job with descriptions. I felt part of this story and can't wait to read the second book!