It's my first March read and I'm glad that I prioritized picking this one from my towering TBR because this is the neutralizer book I need after a six-swoon-reads long for the month of February.

Written by bestselling author Jason Reynolds, this novel features the story of our friendly neighborhood superhero in the character of Miles Morales, a black teen who live in the busy town of Brooklyn.

Caught in the middle of the two worlds he is living in, Miles Morales is introduced as a teen who is a bit confused between doing his responsibility as the protector of the community and listening to what the cruel society instills in bis mind that he will grow as a hustler since he came from the roots of some of the most notorious hustlers in the history of Brooklyn.

What I loved about this book is how it focuses on the story of Miles Morales himself, on his being a superhero, and how he still struggle to promote equality and dismantle racism. The last one being the main highlight of this novel reflects the reality of this modern world where, sadly, most of us still judge a person by its physical appearance, color in particular. I like how Jason Reynolds incorporates diversity in this book by including a Korean bestfriend Ganke (Peter Parker's Ned somehow resembles him) and a black lead girl in the character of Alicia.

Moving forward, this could have been an easy five-star read for me if it's not for the fact that this book lacks in action scenes it ahould have. I expected a pack of villains that will obstruct Miles' venture in safeguarding his community but, honestly, I was underwhelmed by how the antagonist's development in this book.

Still, it's an enjoyable read perfect to Spiderman lovers be it teens or those like me who are still teen-at-hearts. Highly recommended for those who believed that with great power, comes great responsibility. For now, ciao.