Book description
A romantic coming-of-age story about growing up, falling in love, and surviving life-all set in the world of superheroes-from debut author Cristina Fernandez, proving that you don't need a superpower to be the hero of your own origin story, perfect for fans of The Rest of Us Just Live Here…
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1 author picked How to Date a Superhero (And Not Die Trying) as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This coming-of-age YA/NA romance featuring college sophomore Astrid and her superhero boyfriend is a heartfelt read.
It features a woman learning to live with her PTSD while juggling being a superhero’s girlfriend.
As someone with PTSD, I found Astrid’s character especially relatable. This novel is full of heart and is also a great novel to dip your toes into if you’re new to the superhero genre, especially if you like dual timelines in your romances.
From Jessica's list on The best superhero books that you won’t want to put down.
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