Hero

Hero
By Perry Moore

432p
Publisher Hyperion

ISBN-10: 1423101960
ISBN-13: 978-1423101963

Annotation: Intermingling superhero fantasy with relationship and sexuality issues, HERO follows the tumultuous life of Tom Creed, a teen with a lot to hide. Although he’s a star basketball player, Tom is alone with burgeoning superpowers that he feels he must keep from his father, a fallen, embittered superhero.

Summary:

Tom Creed is a normal everyday teen, minus the budding superhero abilities and his closeted sexuality. Winner of the LAMBDA literary award in the category of Children/Young Adult. This novel is the perfect blend of the quintessential superhero and the coming-of-age novel.

Trying to not disappoint his father Tom attempts keeps both of his true identities a secret, but once the League, things begin to change. Tom is now surrounded by people that share his ability and as he begins to feel accepted by the League, he begins to explore other aspects of his lifestyle that he has been unable to accept.

This novel may not be for everyone, but has a special place in any collection. This novel is the perfect blend of genres and encourages the ideas of self acceptance and while it may not be perfect for all teen readers, this novel will find a special place in many LGBT teens.