Initial Impressions: This was cute! About what I expected it to be with a few surprises. It was definitely enjoyable and a refreshing read! 
 Review originally posted on The Book Addict's Guide: BLAZE was a really nice contemporary. I wasn't sure if it was going to actually lean towards superhero or if it was strictly contemp when I first picked it up so I'm kind of glad it was the latter. It was definitely a very different read and kind of refreshing - Blaze's voice isn't shy, as you'd expect of a "typical comic book nerd". She's witty and came across as kind of a tomboy to me, despite her affinity for pink. She's definitely a voice that I don't hear that often so although things like fart jokes were kind of annoying to me (just never found them funny...), it was definitely enjoyable hearing something different. 
 I'd definitely say this is a book for older teens. Blaze doesn't censor herself - not so much for cursing, but there are many sexual references and situations that occur in this book and Blaze certainly makes a few leaps and bounds as far as her sexual maturity goes. She puts herself in a lot of precarious situations, but it was also interesting to read because at some point in time, I'm sure a lot of us have been there. It gets a little uncomfortable, and Blaze doesn't make things easy on herself, but I do like that she does learn a very valuable lesson, albeit the hard way. As intense as some situations may be, it's really a great message not to follow in Blaze's footsteps and not to learn things the hard way like she ended up doing. 
 I think BLAZE ended up being a lot more serious than I was expecting, but I was surprised that I really enjoyed the journey. I feel like the superhero themes help create a lighter feeling when times are tough, as well as being Blaze's outlet for her emotions when she feels like she can't go to anyone else. I ended up feeling quite fond of her character and I was so proud at the progress she made with her life!