Brain Boy by Austin McConnell is part of his Superzeroes Universe, a universe filled with public domain superheroes. Brain Boy, aka Matthew Price, is a typical teenager, except for the telepathy and telekinesis. He is recruited by a secret government agency to help them save the world from some kind of evil plot, naturally. Price is assigned to play the part of a chess player at an upcoming tournament. To make matters more difficult, he has to learn everything a seasoned agent knows, plus how to control his powers, in a very short time.
The next couple of chapters were a little more exciting, but still a little dry. The second chapter focused more on Matt’s training while chapter three focused on his mission briefing and travel to Rodalia.
It did get a little interesting when Matt took his field exam because you’re wondering how he’s going to pass. When Matt faces one of his chess teammates, Anil, you do wonder if he’s going to lose their “friendly” match and blow his cover.
However, for the most part, the chapters were “do this; go there.” Matt doesn’t seem to be doing anything. When he faces Anil, he does show his skill…but the match ends in a draw. Matt is able to survive. Just like Matt near the end of chapter three, I was wondering when the neural amplifier (i.e. the plot) was going to kick in.
I do think that for those who like spy thrillers or more thinking/strategy stories, Brain Boy would be a great read. I’m just not that much of a chess fan.
I’ll have to give these chapters a 3.5/4.
Until the next wormhole…thanks for reading!
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