'Rivals' by David Wellington is a young adult paranormal story centered around siblings Brent and Maggie who gain superpowers after being exposed to radiation. The plot explores their transformation into hero and villain, with themes of family dynamics, coming of age, and the consequences of having extraordinary abilities. The writing style is described as fast-paced with loads of action and destruction, appealing to a teenage audience with elements of good vs. evil and emotional depth between the characters.
From The Publisher:
What does it take to turn a brother against his sister?
Brent, Maggie and their father used to take hikes in the desert. It used to be fun. Until the day they found something... unearthly... and it changed them all forever. The thing that killed their father turned Brent and Maggie into something more than they had been. It made them stronger and faster. It made them superheroes... and celebrities.
It made them rivals. Archenemies.
The thing in the desert tore their world apart. And now nobody is safe...
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