A charming superhero teen novel. 
 Penelope (Penny) Akk's world if full of heroes, villains and people with extraordinary powers. And she herself can't wait for her superpowers to kick in. Her are retired super genius parents superheroes so it's only a matter of time. And then they do and.... things get a bit hectic. Being a "Mad Scientist" and making gadgets left and right could just get into trouble. Especially if after just a little scuffle with the school primadonna, she get labeled as a supervillain. 
 Roberts manages to create a fun and lighthearted world full of cool characters and cool gadgets for Penny to make and explore. The characters are fun and the story hits just the right notes to keep the novel balanced. 
 Recommended for anyone who likes a good lighthearted story about a teen supervillain and her friends.