Young Blood (An Umbrella Academy YA Novel)

In this engaging prequel, the Umbrella Academy siblings seek a normal teenage experience, but chaos and unexpected challenges await them. Young Blood delivers humor and heart.

In Young Blood (An Umbrella Academy YA Novel), readers are taken back to the chaotic world of the Umbrella Academy, where the extraordinary siblings grapple with their identities and the pressures of their upbringing. With Five mysteriously missing and their fame fading, Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Ben, and Viktor find themselves yearning for a taste of normalcy. However, the shadow of their overbearing father, Hargreeves, looms large, making the quest for a simple teenage experience feel almost impossible.

As tensions rise during a family dinner, Ben's frustration leads to a spontaneous idea from Klaus: a night out at a nearby frat house, where they can experience life like average teens. This decision sets off a chain of events that quickly spirals out of control. The siblings agree to leave their powers behind for the night, but they soon discover that teenage drama can be just as unpredictable as their abilities. Weird earthquakes and eccentric partygoers add to the chaos, forcing the Umbrella Academy to navigate a night filled with unexpected challenges.

Ultimately, Young Blood is a darkly comic adventure that explores the balance between seeking independence and the responsibilities that come with their powers. As the siblings confront their past and their future, they must decide whether to embrace the night they've always dreamed of or rise to the occasion in a mission that could save the world—and secure Hargreeves's approval at last.