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Hero by Perry Moore
In a world where capes are real and secrets cut deep, a young man discovers powers that could make him a hero—if he can survive what comes with them. Hero delivers a heartfelt, high-stakes adventure about identity, courage, and the choices that define who we become.
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... a closeted teen navigating crushes, secrets, and emerging powers in a contemporary superhero world?
The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune
If you loved following Thom Creed as he hid his healing abilities from the League and wrestled with his crush on Uberman, you’ll click with Nick Bell in The Extraordinaries. Nick is obsessed with the local hero Shadow Star, writes fanfic about him, and then stumbles into real powers and real danger. Like Thom’s double life and fraught legacy with Hal Creed, Nick’s journey mixes laugh-out-loud moments with heartfelt identity beats as he figures out who he wants to be—and who he wants to love.
... a teen discovering hidden abilities, training with friends, and stepping up against a terrifying threat?
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
Thom’s growth—from secret novice to someone who can stand beside the League and protect those he cares about—mirrors Sunny Nwazue’s path in Akata Witch. As Sunny learns she’s one of the Leopard People, she trains with a tight-knit group (like Thom’s crew with Scarlett, Ruth, and Larry) and faces a monstrous predator. Both stories blend mentorship, trial-by-fire missions, and that exhilarating feeling of finally owning your power.
... finding belonging with a superhero team even as loyalties and politics complicate everything?
Renegades by Marissa Meyer
If you connected with Thom’s makeshift squad of misfit heroes—and the way they become a family while working under the League’s watch—Renegades delivers that dynamic in spades. Nova infiltrates the hero organization but forms real bonds with Adrian and his team, echoing how Thom’s crew earns trust through messy missions and hard choices. Expect camaraderie, secret agendas, and the tug-of-war between duty and the people who’ve got your back.
... a queer teen with superhero parents juggling secret identities, first love, and a shady hero–villain divide?
Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee
As the gay son of a disgraced hero, Thom keeps both his powers and his heart under wraps—especially around Uberman. In Not Your Sidekick, Jessica Tran grows up in a superhero family but thinks she has no powers, lands an internship that reveals unsettling truths, and falls for her smart, mysterious crush Abby. The mix of LGBTQ+ romance, family legacy pressure, and uncovering what the “good guys” are really up to will feel right at home after Hero.
... unraveling conspiracies inside a secret superpowered agency while hunting the source of deadly attacks?
The Rook by Daniel O’Malley
If the murders of capes and the corruption lurking in the League kept you hooked in Hero, The Rook offers a twisty upgrade. Myfanwy Thomas wakes amid bodies and discovers she’s an executive in the Checquy, a covert organization of powered operatives. Using letters from her former self, she investigates traitors and monstrous threats from within the agency—much like Thom piecing together who’s killing heroes and who he can trust.
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