| First edition | |
| Author | Chelsea M. Campbell |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult novel |
| Published | May 11, 2010 |
| Publisher | EgmontUSA |
| ISBN | 9781606840603 |
| Followed by | The Trials of Renegade X |
The Rise of Renegade X is a young adult novel written by Chelsea M. Campbell. It was originally published by Egmont USA and later republished by Golden City Publishing. The first book in the Renegade X series, it chronicles the adventures of Damien Locke, a teen supervillain whose evil plans are ruined when he discovers his long-lost father is actually a good-deed doing superhero. [1]
The Rise of Renegade X has been reviewed by Publishers Weekly , that called it a "solid debut", [2] and "a witty tale", [2] School Library Journal . [3] Horn Book Guides , [4] and The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , [5]
This is the YA equivalent of a B movie.
.. will appeal to fans of edgy fantasy.
.. an entertaining coming-of-age story ..