The Left Hand of Darkness is a notorious assassin and apocalypse cult survivor, newly arrived on Mutopia. Invulnerable Aidy has the job of being her bodyguard, which is something they're not entirely pleased about. Especially since both of them have secrets in their past waiting to come to light. The ballad of Aidy and Leftie is about to begin. It's going to be a banger.

Praise for the Cute Mutants series

"Move over, Marvel, Cute Mutants is my new obsession. Hilarious and heartwarming, this pageturner delivers snark, action, and a queer found family you can't help but root for. SJ Whitby is a rare talent, and I'll read anything they write."

• Rosiee Thor, author of Fire Becomes Her

"A delightfully chaotic and queer spin on the awkward teen superhero experience."

• Xiran Jay Zhao, author of Iron Widow

"Equally heartwarming and hilarious, Cute Mutants has it all: breathless action, complex queer characters, swoon-worthy romance, and a chaotic ride-or-die superhero squad that will capture your heart. A must read!"

• Alicia Jasinska, author of The Midnight Girls

"A rainbow-glitter explosion of subverted tropes and fast-paced action that leaps from the page straight into your heart."

• Jenna Voris, author of Made of Stars (2023)

"A queerer, wittier Riverdale with a side of superpowers, rolled in rainbow glitter - Cute Mutants explodes with voice and sincerity. Whitby's dialogue sparkles from the page, layered with delightful snark and pop culture references. This squad of achingly relatable protagonists and their vividly imagined powers will capture the hearts of diehard superhero lovers and welcome new fans to the genre."

• Ren Hutchings, author of Under Fortunate Stars