Heat Wave — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The explosive finale to the Extraordinaries trilogy by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune!
School’s out for the summer and a raging, malevolent heat has blanketed Nova City. Dark, twisted, probably evil shadows have drenched the doorsteps of her good people’s homes. And Nicholas Bell—fanboy, hero, ADHD-haver—is being super dramatic again.
But honestly, Nick’s life is pretty much perfect. Yeah, it’s hot out, but he finally gets to team up and train with his steamy superhero boyfriend to bring justice, protection, and disaster energy to the people of Nova City. It’s everything he’s ever dreamed of!
With graduation on the horizon and his future unknowable, Nick focuses on enjoying the present. Seth, Jazz, and Gibby are busy setting up headquarters for Lighthouse, their hero team. Nick’s dad has partnered with former chief of police Rodney Caplan to start a new private investigation agency. And Nick’s mother, the superhero known as TK, is right there at Nick’s side. Where she’s always been.
Hasn’t she?
But something’s off. It’s not just Simon Burke running for mayor and campaigning to “cure” Extraordinaries. And it’s not even the rumors that Nick’s ex-boyfriend and villain-in-the-making Owen Burke has escaped.
Something else isn’t right, and Nick will need all his friends and loved ones together to
uncover the truth before Nova City falls prey to the Burke family.
A truth that will reveal a traitor in their midst and burn through their lives like a wildfire.
Praise for The Extraordinaries
An Indie Bestseller!
An Indie Next Pick!
A Gold Nautilus Book Award Winner!
“Half a love-letter to fandom, half self-aware satire, and wholly lovable. I haven't read anything quite like this before!” —Sophie Gonzales, author of Only Mostly Devastated
“The most down-to-earth book about superheroes I've ever read. I laughed, I cried, and I had a smile on my face the entire time I was reading it.” —Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You All the Best
Frequently asked questions
Is Heat Wave appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No explicit violence is detailed in the search results regarding the book's content. No scary content is indicated in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Heat Wave have violence?
No explicit violence is detailed in the search results regarding the book's content.
Does Heat Wave have scary content?
No scary content is indicated in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Heat Wave have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Heat Wave have racial/cultural content?
The narrative incorporates discussions related to racial bias in policing, indicating that race is a relevant theme in the context of the story.
Does Heat Wave have profanity?
The search results indicate that the book includes instances of profanity, particularly in the context of character interactions and dialogue.
Does Heat Wave have climate change?
The book's setting includes a malevolent heat wave affecting Nova City, which may reflect themes related to climate and environmental conditions, although the framing is not explicitly detailed in the search results.
Does Heat Wave have sexual identity?
The book includes sexual innuendos and discussions about consent in intimate situations. It is described as having steamy elements, indicating the presence of sexual content appropriate for the intended audience.
Does Heat Wave have gender roles?
No specific traditional or modern gender roles are highlighted in the search results regarding the book's content.
Does Heat Wave have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a queer relationship between the characters Nick and Seth, who engage in open discussions about their relationship, modeling healthy communication and consent. The narrative emphasizes the importance of positive queer representation.
