Blaze (or Love in the Time of Supervillains) - Softcover

"First-time novelist Crompton handily establishes Blaze as a diehard comics fan who's not entirely comfortable in her own skin; her funny-crass interactions with her friends and her younger brother make for entertaining reading . . .the novel forces readers to reconsider the way they treat their peers, especially girls, over their sexual behavior, real or imagined. --Publishers Weekly

Crompton explores popular territory bullying, finding oneself, and overcoming mistakes and her title will help fill the dire need for books about girls whose interests transcend gender stereotypes. --Booklist

High-schooler Blaze is self-depricating, hilarious, and geeky in the coolest way possible. Blaze (Or Love In The Time Of Supervillains) is one of the most relatable anti-love stories we've come across in a while. Plus, the comic book drawings inside are awesome! --Seventeen magazine s online Book Club

When she was 17, Laurie Boyle Crompton painted her first car hot pink using 40 cans of spray paint. This turned her into an overnight icon in Butler, PA. She now lives near NYC in Queens, but maintains a secret identity in New Paltz, NY where she and her family can often be found tromping through the forest. Visit www.lboylecrompton.com