This reimagined retelling of the early days of being a Power Ranger blends elements from the original TV show, the comics, and the 1995 and 2017 movies, along with the author's personal experiences. The story offers a unique first-person perspective on what it’s like to be a Power Ranger, this time through the eyes of Trini, the Yellow Ranger.
The novel explores the team dynamics, the friendships (or lack thereof) among the Rangers, and how they ultimately come together to save the day.
The book is clearly written for a Young Adult audience. While reading, there were moments that caught me off guard, and I had to remind myself that I’m not the target demographic. Those choices will probably resonate well with younger readers, even if they weren’t quite for me.
There were also a few decisions made by Trini that left me puzzled, until I reminded myself that she’s a 16-year-old girl without the benefit of hindsight or the life experience that someone like me, a grown adult, has.
Overall, this was a fun and engaging story. It was refreshing to see the Rangers from a different point of view, and since this is book one, I’m hopeful it will lead to a full series.
If this is how a young reader discovers and falls in love with Power Rangers, then I fully support it. I’m excited to see where it goes from here.
This book also made me curious about future installments from the perspectives of other Rangers. That said, Trini often feels like the emotional core of the team, so it makes sense for the series to begin with her story.
Diana Ma did a great job writing characters I’ve loved for over 30 years, and I look forward to seeing more from her in the future.
