This is one of those books that screams "MADE FOR THE MOVIES". It literally reeks of trendiness - the innocent, pushed around geek who becomes a superhero, the chance meeting with the older woman who captures his heart, the bravura of his tricks and the ingenuity of his fight against terrorists (don't ask). About the only character "development" was the young hero's exposure to the world outside Smallville and his increasing sophistication and jaded look at his former life. The book has a terrible ending but by then you are tired of all the fights and chases. Get the book and reserve a couple of hours for a good read.