One, by Leigh Ann Kopans, is a refreshing new young adult novel that twists fantasy and science fiction into a dreamy comic-novel for both guys and gals. Let me explain, I love the idea of comic book super heroes, but I don’t actually read comics. I love to watch the Marvel movies, Batman, Superman, Spiderman, X-Men… All these men! While some prefer a lot of action with a sprinkle of plot, One is a great option for the novel reader who wants a dash of superhero.
I read One with the same expectations that I read any YA novel, to have fun. Merrin was relatable, and she deals with most of the same things every new girl does in high school. The difference is that she has one ability, and in this alternate universe it’s not enough. Kopans does spend a lot of time building this alternate universe for the reader. I wish the descriptions could have been dispersed more evenly throughout the story. With that said, it didn’t keep me from wanting to read more. I am a sci-fi geek, and totally enjoyed the futuristic gadgets she created in this world, along with the characters.
I give One 4 books on the bookshelf, and it’s not just because I love the cover. If you love any of the movies mentioned above, and you love to read, you’ll enjoy this fun take on a teen learning that she’s capable of more than anyone ever imagined.
ONE Synopsis:
When having two powers makes you a Super and having none makes you a Normal, having only one makes you a sad half-superpowered freak.
It makes you a One.
Sixteen-year-old Merrin Grey would love to be able to fly – too bad all she can do is hover.
If she could just land an internship at the Biotech Hub, she might finally figure out how to fix herself. She busts her butt in AP Chem and salivates over the Hub’s research on the manifestation of superpowers, all in hopes of boosting her chances.
Then she meets Elias VanDyne, another One, and all her carefully crafted plans fly out the window. Literally. When the two of them touch, their Ones combine to make them fly, and when they’re not soaring over the Nebraska cornfields, they’re busy falling for each other.
Merrin’s mad chemistry skills land her a spot on the Hub’s internship short list, but as she gets closer to the life she always wanted, she discovers that the Hub’s purpose is more sinister than it has always seemed. Now it’s up to her to decide if it’s more important to fly solo, or to save everything – and everyone – she loves.
About Leigh Ann Kopans:
Raised on comic books and classic novels, Leigh Ann developed an early love of science fiction and literature. As an adult, she rediscovered her love for not only reading, but also writing the types of fiction that enchanted her as a teen. Her debut novel, ONE, is about a girl with only half a superpower, the boy who makes her fly, and her struggle to make herself whole.
Leigh Ann, her husband, and four children live in Columbus, Ohio. When she’s not immersed in the world of fiction, you can find her obsessing over the latest superhero movie or using her kids as an excuse to go out for ice cream (again.)
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