The friendship aspect I enjoy. The Powerpuff girl references I do too. But too cute.

I read this with my five-year-old twins, who enjoyed the story and visuals. For me, this was not as good as the previous Super Hero Girls book we read together because the story suffers a bit from "whose story is this?" syndrome. Per the title and the cover, it should be about Jessica and her conflict around her confidence in becoming the new Green Lantern, but the story really centered around Supergirl and her history. Even the subplot involving Krypto was more Supergirl-focused. Jessica's conflict was resolved very quickly and became a nonissue in Supergirl's story. Overall, this was an okay volume, but not as focused as other entries in the series.

I've been a fan of this series since the early days and was pleased get to get an advanced copy from Net Galley. As always, the series looks great. This volume in particular was colorful and visually interesting. The author knows this world and has a good handle on her versions of these characters. It's always nice to see this world expand, but this one was pushing it a little.

New Green Lantern Jessica Cruz is on her way to Oa with Star Sapphire and Supergirl along for the ride. On the way Supergirl gets caught up in a plot involving Kryptonian survivors and the dreaded Phantom Zone. Meanwhile on Earth, Flash and Krypto get into some shenanigans.

I enjoyed the story, as I usually do with this series. However, it's hard to really buy these versions of the characters going into space, let alone the Phantom Zone. I applaud the author for taking steps to keep things fresh, but I feel like maybe it's gotten a little too far from the initial premise this time around. This type is story is better served in a more grounded setting. I prefer it when this series sticks to what it does best, exploring the relationships and adventures happening in and around Super Hero High. Still fun, just not quite right.

I interviewed author Shea Fontana on a special episode of the All the Book Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-265-batman-day-with-shea-fontana

Fine entry for kids who love the series, but this one in particular lacked any character development, moral, or really anything to make it memorable.

Another cute additon to the the DC Super Hero Girls collection. Love the focus on batgirl (as she is my personal favorite). However, I think they could have utilized the side characters a little more this time around. Do like that catwoman finally had a speaking role in this.
If you are someone who is all about "that's not the original origin!" this is not for you.
Overall: sweet and fun.

Another really solid juvenile graphic novel. I thought using the different art styles for the magic paper evil heroes was a great touch. Honestly, though, the thing that stuck with me the most and made me bump this up from a 3-star to a 4-star review is the page where Harley, Wonder Woman, and Supergirl all admit to going to therapy and talk about how helpful it is and how there is no shame in asking for help and guidance from professionals. That's huge. That's SO HUGE in a children's book. Shea Fontana is out here normalizing therapy and seeking help for kids and that's awesome.

This one is probably tied with Finals Crisis as my favorite DCSHG book. It contains a lying government official who thinks he has the power to do anything he wants in the interest of “safety” and the ethics of accurate reporting in journalism in order to create an informed citizenry... plus Giant Turtle Boy and a school dance and Jim Gordon online dating AND MY GIRL LOIS LANE? What’s not to love?!

3.5 stars rounded up for the last Shea Fontana DCSHG graphic novel. These books are all very cute and a great way to introduce you g readers to DC superheroes. I’m bummed they are changing up the art style/direction from here on out. Anyway, this story is a great intro for Jessica Cruz and it’s cool to see a hero with general anxiety/self-esterm in a book for kids. (Supergirl struggled with test anxiety in a previous book.) You add in Krypto and Ace and General Zod and you have a fun story!

Elspeth: I liked the words, and I liked the pictures. I liked the dogs in the story.

The DC Super Hero Girls series continues to be a seriously fun comic book, and I love that this title specifically spoke to the importance of taking care of your mental health. It's not something you see all that often in books for kids, but it's something that needs to be normalized. Awesome!