Blog Tour: SUPERFICIAL by Diane Billas

SUPERFICIAL

Diane Billas

 

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GENRE:  Young Adult Superhero

 

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BLURB:

 

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Lea and Jake as they navigate the unexpected twists and turns at the biggest superhero fan convention of the year. When Lea finds herself trapped in an elevator during the event with superstar Jake, also known as The Amazing Boy, they realize something sinister is afoot. With everyone at the convention frozen, including Lea's friends, Lea and Jake must team up to unravel the mystery behind the villainous acts plaguing Philadelphia. As they race against time, Lea grapples with whom to trust, while Jake uncovers startling truths about his own identity. A pulse-pounding journey filled with friendship, betrayal, and the ultimate quest for justice, will Lea and Jake save the day, or will supervillains prevail? Dive into this gripping tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

 

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Excerpt Two:

 

JAKE

 

I’ve been trained for situations like this when I’m stuck with a civilian during a mission. I’m supposed to keep playing The Amazing Boy, clear her memory, and continue along like nothing’s happened, but this time everything is different. The Agent is nowhere to be found to give me a mission report and he’s usually the one who takes care of the memories. I need all the help I can get right now, but I don’t know how much this girl can actually support me. She’s already tripped over a clearly marked extension cord.

 

That’s when we hear it. The kind of boom where your ears continue to ring minutes after it sounds. Even the floor keeps vibrating.

 

“This must’ve been the diversion. Come on, people might need saving,” I say, grabbing Lea’s hand. And now I really need to go be The Amazing Boy.

 

She’s in some sort of trance but once I grab her hand, she wakes up from wherever her brain was living.

 

“What’s happening, Jake? Are we in a movie right now?” If she thinks that, I’m not going to say otherwise, because she’s not wrong, she just doesn’t realize that it’s different from how other movies are made.

 

“This is going to sound crazy, but we need to go to wherever that boom occurred and see if there is anything we can do. I can’t explain everything to you but please trust me. I know things seem out of sorts right now and I’m being a completely different person, but I ask you this, if your life was in danger, would you trust The Amazing Boy?” I ask, looking Lea square in the face.

 

Her baby blue eyes stare right back at me, full of terror.

 

“Like if The Amazing Boy was real? Absolutely.”

 

“Okay, just keep holding onto that thought and follow me.”

 

 

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Review: Imagine being stuck in an elevator at a comic-con convention with a grumpy movie star. Well, they say imagining it would be preferable. But what if the actor that played a superhero in the movies turns out to be an actual real-life superhero? Suddenly, Lea is thrust into a mission to save a museum artifact and hunt down a super villain. Little did she know that this was actually real and NOT a movie. Well, what do you know…superheroes were real after all.

I was naturally drawn to this fun adventure! I enjoyed the witty and funny narrative. This was a very cool and unique read! It was surprising how Jake’s powers didn’t always work in real time and were always exaggerated in the movies. A superhero without powers? Now there’s a first. This read was like being in your own very own geeky superhero movie. Way cool!

As you read on, you find that this villain was not just stealing one artifact, but several. And for what? That was the mystery to find out. Jake and Lea made a wonderful duo. And, in the midst of this mission, they still manage to chat freely and get to know each other, sparking genuine romantic interest.

Light, witty, and full of adventure, this read was easy and quick to get into. An exciting, high-flyin’ adventure you can’t wait to sink into! Great for superhero fans. The ending was certainly not what you’d expect.

Rating: 5 stars

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Diane Billas currently lives in Philadelphia with her husband and son. When she’s not writing she can be found reading multiple books at once, performing the French horn or piano, or dreaming of the next country she’s going to visit.

 

Does Love Always Win? is her debut novel, which released June 2023 from Creative James Media. This book was drawn from Diane’s personal experiences as a queer individual who has struggled throughout life being comfortable identifying and expressing herself. Diane wrote the book she wished was available to her when she was in high school.

 

Website:  https://dianebillas.com

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Photographer credit

Sam Rodriguez

S.R.WeddingStory

 

 

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