And it is so important that it’s on the page! Because it can be tough to wade through all of that – and try to inspire a revolution not to mention that! I loved how it’s not necessarily a story about coming out or question, but it’s merged into this superhero narrative. The way Emma is questioning her feelings, her sexuality, and how she can find a label, a relationship, that suits her. So Not Your Backup is a lot about figuring out these nitty gritties, not knowing where our place is in this tsunami of change.īut what really stands out, and what drew me to this book in particular, is the asexual representation on the page. Except in this book, we dig deeper into this idea of justice, but when? When your families are being torn apart and your friends are falling around us, when is time for justice? A revolution has all these moving pieces that need to be put in place, and, sometimes, change needs time. Not Your Backup continues the story we know and love. I can’t think of a better book to begin Pride month! Lee’s commitment to diversity in a world where its characters are appreciated, loved, and celebrated for who they are. When book two, Not Your Villain, was released, I quickly binged book one and haven’t looked back since. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.Īs I said I’ve been invested in the Sidekick Squad series for a while now. I received a review copy from the publisher as part of the blog tour. As the Resistance moves to challenge the League, Emma realizes where her place is in this fight: at the front. A natural leader, Emma is determined to win this battle, and when that’s done, get back to school. Emma is the only member of a supercharged team without powers, and she isn’t always taken seriously. SummaryĮmma Robledo has a few more responsibilities that the usual high school senior, but then again, she and her friends have left school to lead a fractured Resistance movement against a corrupt Heroes League of Heroes.

It features amazing representation that is heartfelt, genuine, and funny. I have been obsessed with the sidekick squad since book one.

Not your sidekick by cb lee