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The Rise of Renegade X

Chelsea M. Campbell (2010)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesRenegade X #1
Setting
CSM age12
Goodreads3.89
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Identity Crisis

Positive tags

Coming of AgeHumorSelf-DiscoveryFound Family

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroReluctant HeroFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One

Tropes

Fish out of WaterComing of AgeHidden IdentityReluctant HeroChosen OneMentor Figure

Themes

IdentityNature vs NurtureDestiny vs ChoiceFamily LegacyMoralitySelf-Discovery

Synopsis

Expecting to become a supervillain on his sixteenth birthday, Damien Locke, son of one of Golden City's most notorious supervillains, is horrified to discover that he may instead be destined to become a superhero.

Is The Rise of Renegade X appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 12 and up.

A lighthearted superhero story about a teen navigating identity and morality. Expect mild action and humor, with themes about choosing your own path despite family expectations.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include identity crisis.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the fresh twist on superheroes with humor and a relatable identity crisis at its heart.

Tags

Superhero FictionUrban FantasyContemporary FantasyComing of Age