At a glance
Archenemies
Young Adult Superhero Science Fiction
Archenemies
Book 2 of the Renegades series
Nova Artino is living a dangerous double life. As Insomnia, she serves alongside the celebrated Renegades, protecting Gatlon City with Adrian Everhart and his team. But secretly, she is Nightmare, an Anarchist determined to bring down the very heroes she has sworn to serve. As Nova's feelings for Adrian deepen, her mission becomes increasingly complicated, especially when she discovers that he is hiding secrets of his own. Meanwhile, the Renegades develop a weapon capable of permanently stripping people of their superpowers, raising troubling questions about justice, freedom, and the limits of authority. With loyalties divided and both sides preparing for confrontation, Nova and Adrian must decide whom to trust before their conflicting missions destroy everything they hope to protect. Tense and morally tangled, this superhero sequel suits readers who enjoy undercover identities, divided loyalties, and romance complicated by dangerous secrets.
Paired for this story
Jump to the pours ↓Case-File Cold Brew + Cipher Gimlet
Choose your bookseller
Find the Book
Print retailers offer a search when an exact edition is unavailable. Kindle links open a specific edition. Audiobook links may open an edition or a search.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Book Bartender earns from qualifying purchases. Bookshop.org links also earn us a commission on qualifying purchases. Your price is not affected. Read the full affiliate disclosure.
No surprises at chapter twelve
Content notes
Superhero combat, gun violence, and murder; serious injuries, blood, and brief gore, including crushing and stabbing injuries, burns, and near-drowning; torture, captivity, and coercive interrogation; references to childhood trauma, abuse, and family deaths; grief, betrayal, and deception; threats involving imprisonment and loss of bodily autonomy; romantic kissing, groping, and an overnight stay; infrequent mild profanity and brief alcohol consumption.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Case-File Cold Brew
Bold cold brew suits the late-night investigations and divided loyalties that keep Nova and Adrian questioning whom they can trust.
What you'll need
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.How to mix it
- Stir any sweetener, cocoa, or spices into the coffee until dissolved. Add milk or cream if listed and garnish as indicated.
- Garnish: Orange peel if listed; otherwise none.
- Glassware: Mug or highball glass as appropriate.
Shop glassware & tools
We earn a commission from qualifying purchases through these Amazon links, at no extra cost to you.
Highball glass ↗Mug ↗Cocktail Pour · 21+
Cipher Gimlet
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A sharp, deceptively simple gimlet reflects Nova's carefully concealed identity and the dangerous secrets threatening to expose her.
What you'll need
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Alcohol-shopping links are not shown on children's or young-adult book pages.
How to mix it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Rosemary sprig or lime wheel.
- Glassware: Coupe.
Shop glassware & tools
We earn a commission from qualifying purchases through these Amazon links, at no extra cost to you.
Coupe glass ↗Set up the bar cart
Shop the Barware
Find the glasses and tools for your next pour.