Challenged by Demons
Supergirl: Curse of the Ancients is book 2 in the Jo Whittemore’s Supergirl Series inspired by the characters of the hit CW series, “Supergirl.” In the first book, Supergirl: Age of Atlantis, a rare Atlantean metal was released into the. environment causing regular citizens to exhibit superpowers.
In Curse of the Ancients, Kara/Supergirl and her friends go to the rooftop of the DEO (Department of Extra-Normal Operations) to watch Caeser’s Comet pass over Earth in the night sky, but this comet has been cursed by a demon and unexpectedly unleashes a spell that transforms Central City into Ancient Rome. Supergirl must find the antidote to the curse before its effects become permanent. While doing so, she is confronted by a citizenry who literally worships her as a Goddess, making Kara very uncomfortable.
Author Jo Whitemore does an excellent job on character development, maintaining a clear focus on a descriptive setting. The plot is fast paced, easy to read, with unexpected twists and turns as Supergirl fights a demon with magical powers that she is vulnerable to.
I highly recommend Supergirl: Curse of the Ancients to any fan of the TV series.
About the Author
Jo Whittemore is the author of the tween humor novels: Front Page Face-Off, Odd Girl In, D is for Drama, Colonial Madness, the Confidentially Yours series, and the Supergirl series, based on the CW television show. She’s also penned a novel for Girls Who Code, as well as The Silverskin Legacy fantasy trilogy. Jo is a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators), and when she isn’t writing, Jo spends her time with family and friends in Austin, dreaming of the day she can afford a chocolate house.
Pop’s Rating:
Interesting that Supergirl novels are still being written.
I was never into Supergirl, but I do think it can be good to empower young gals.
I used to read every Superman and Supergirl comic when I was a kid. The TV show, “Supergirl,” and Jo Whitemore’s Supergirl series does just that. It shows young girls that they are capable of anything if they put their minds to it. That’s how I raised my daughters. One is a lawyer and the other an art therapist. I’m so proud of my two supergirls.
Definitely an interesting novel.