Meet Tara, Jax, Vixra, and the rest of Squad Misfit, eight cadets who just wanted to survive orientation without getting filed into neat little boxes labeled "Hero, " "Villain, " or "Comic Relief."But Starflunk Academy has other plans. Between the malfunctioning mascot drones spouting contradictory slogans, the AI lock that thinks it's running a seminar, and a cafeteria that bribes students with "Jeff Crackers" for good behavior, staying human is harder than it looks.
Oh, and there's Jerry, the glitchy narrator who may or may not exist, definitely can't be trusted, and won't stop commenting on everything from the sidelines."This isn't your typical hero academy story. It's weirder, funnier, and the system is definitely rigged. The good news? These kids are about to break it." ... JerryWhen compliance is mandatory, rebellion becomes an art form. When your identity is up for auction, friendship is the only currency that matters.
And when the Suggestion Box starts judging your life choices... well, that's when things get really interesting. Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams who've always wondered what would happen if a hero academy ran like the DMV and fought back like a sitcom. Some orientations are mistakes. This one's a revolution. Book One of the Starflunk Academy Series"Applause is not consent." -Academy Motto (results may vary)
Meet Tara, Jax, Vixra, and the rest of Squad Misfit, eight cadets who just wanted to survive orientation without getting filed into neat little boxes labeled "Hero, " "Villain, " or "Comic Relief."But Starflunk Academy has other plans. Between the malfunctioning mascot drones spouting contradictory slogans, the AI lock that thinks it's running a seminar, and a cafeteria that bribes students with "Jeff Crackers" for good behavior, staying human is harder than it looks.
Oh, and there's Jerry, the glitchy narrator who may or may not exist, definitely can't be trusted, and won't stop commenting on everything from the sidelines."This isn't your typical hero academy story. It's weirder, funnier, and the system is definitely rigged. The good news? These kids are about to break it." ... JerryWhen compliance is mandatory, rebellion becomes an art form. When your identity is up for auction, friendship is the only currency that matters.
And when the Suggestion Box starts judging your life choices... well, that's when things get really interesting. Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams who've always wondered what would happen if a hero academy ran like the DMV and fought back like a sitcom. Some orientations are mistakes. This one's a revolution. Book One of the Starflunk Academy Series"Applause is not consent." -Academy Motto (results may vary)