This is the first book I reread within a single library loan period. It starts simply enough, with a new addition to a superhero team being trained up, but then the twists hit back and forth and froth up the story into a frenzy. I admit I cried, really hard, around the middle of the book, which made my husband poke his head into the bedroom to make sure I was okay. Luckily, the book continues and gets better and better, and I was smiling by the end. An excellent superhero/fantasy/romance mix. When I think of a SHOMI book I want romance and action and, more importantly, a connection. I loved DRIVEN by Eve Kenin aka Eve Silver and COUNTDOWN by Michelle Maddox. Then there were some SHOMI books that I would rate at the bottom of the barrel. PG5 was OK, not bad...just not great. Lainey Livingston has a gift and she is going to be trained by the Reincarnist, Robert Elliot. You'll see some action though not as much as I expected. And yes, there is a romance, but I just did not feel the connection. I don't want to give away too much in case you plan to read this book. If you enjoy anime or like comic book types of stories this book may be your style. I guess my biggest complaint is I bought TEKGRRL at the same time I bought PG5. TEKGRRL is the follow-up to PG5. Because I didn't think too highly of this story it kept me from reading the next one. Usually I give each book I have a chance but not with this author; I donated both books to the library.
What do You think about Phenomenal Girl 5 (2008)?
Gave up on this one I'm afraid the premise just couldn't hold me or interest me.
—Jeanne
Very fast, very fun read and an interesting take on the super-hero genre.
—maya
reading for NoveList recommended reads project
—Trueblue
