ALA Booklist

After leaving the Cloak Society in the series opener, Alex is on the other side of superhero law. No longer a supervillain in training, he and his friends, a mix of Ranger heroes and other ex-supervillain-wannabes, are working to take down evil for good. With his face on every news channel in Texas and his villainous parents seeking him out, it's a harder task than he ever imagined. Can he really become one of the good guys after wanting to be a villain for so long? The wild action continues apace in this conclusion, which will please fans and new readers alike.

Horn Book (Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2015)

Determined to save Sterling City from the Cloak Society, the tween Cloak defectors and Junior Rangers rescue Lone Star and Lux. The two superheroes lost their powers in the Gloom, however, and it will take everyone working together to destroy the supervillains once and for all. Expertly balancing action and emotion, this solid conclusion nicely wraps up the superhero series.

School Library Journal (Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 CDT 2014)

Gr 5-8 This third entry begins with Alex and the team realizing their goal from book two: rescuing good-guy Rangers Lone Star and Lux from an alternate dimension. But the team's success is short-lived; Lone Star and Lux have lost their superpowers and the evil Cloak Society is masquerading as "New" Rangers, pretending to be the protectors of Sterling City while secretly plotting its destruction. Alex continues to grapple with his past: Can he really overcome his family ties to the Cloak Society? Alex's mother, Shade, develops into an intriguing, fearsome adversary, and the two face off in a climactic battle in which Alex delivers the ultimate teen cry of emancipation: "Mother, get out of my head." Alex is still the narrative's focus, his internal musings get most of the author's attention. Supporting characters that readers have come to know and like throughout the series aren't as developed as they could be in this installment. Kraatz often falls back on the superficialdescribing their hair, for example, instead of giving them nuanced personality traits. It's not a serious flaw. The series' strengths are action without gratuitous violence, profanity, and romance, making it ideal for middle graders ready for a little bit more of a challenge. The story has a satisfying resolution, but Kraatz leave the door open for this appealing trilogy to continue. Marybeth Kozikowski, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY

Voice of Youth Advocates

In this third and final book of The Cloak Society trilogy, Sterling City has seen its beloved protectors, the Rangers of Justice, fall and be replaced by a new group of superheroes. Unfortunately, those new rangers are actually members of The Cloak Society, a band of supervillains who plan on using their newfound identities to control the city. Now, Alex Knight, (son of two members of The Cloak Society) and his band of teenage cast-offs from both groups must rescue two of the original rangers from a dismal dimension known as "The Gloom," in the hope that these heroes will help them expose the nefarious schemes of Sterling City's alleged protectors. Can Alex and his gang of misfits succeed in this endeavor? More importantly, as the child of two powerful supervillains, is Alex simply deluding himself into thinking that he can change his nature and truly become a hero? Only time will tell.Since this is the third book in a series, it assumes that the reader is already familiar with the characters, their origins, and their powers. While the narrative does take a little time to touch on each character, it does not take the time to really establish them; thus this book should not be recommended to readers who have not read the first two. In addition, the action is often confusing, with numerous characters running around at the same time, making it sometimes difficult for the reader to follow along. In spite of these flaws, the story is very readable, if somewhat predictable. The ending is satisfying and ties up most of the major plot points. This book deals with friendship, cooperation, and the nature of heroism. It would appeal to fans of the superhero genre and would be a worthy addition to most middle school collections.Jonathan Ryder.Fall of Heroes is a good book for students in middle school or early high school. The action is well paced but sometimes confusing. The characters are realistic, with believable teenage issues, considering that they are superheroes. Alex's struggle against his supervillain parents is comparable to normal teen rebellion. The book leaves lots of loose ends that could be pursued in additional volumes. 3Q, 3P.Hailey Chappell, Teen Reviewer.