'Black Canary: Breaking Silence' in the 'DC Icons' series by Alexandra Monir follows the story of Dinah Laurel Lance, a young teenager in Gotham City ruled by the Mayor and his Court of Owls. In a world where females have lost their ability to sing due to an event called The Silencing, Dinah embarks on a journey to find her voice and fight back against the oppressive regime. Along the way, she forms alliances and discovers her bravery in this dystopian world. The plot unfolds with engaging action, a heartwarming relationship between Dinah and Oliver, and a unique portrayal of their teenage selves navigating self-discovery.
Alexandra Monir successfully pays homage to the rich history of Black Canary in comics, movies, and TV shows while crafting an amazing YA novel. not only explores Dinah's journey of empowerment and resistance against authoritarian rule but also delves into social and political issues such as patriarchy, diversity, human rights, and solidarity. The novel is a blend of exciting origin story, great writing, and a call to arms for young girls and adults alike, making it a recommended read for both new readers and dedicated fans of DC Comics and related media.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES!
DC Icons continues with the first-ever YA origin story of superhero Black Canary, from the internationally bestselling author Alexandra Monir. In this thrilling novel, Dinah Lance's voice is her weapon. And in a near-future world where women have no rights, she won't hesitate to use everything she has-including her song-to fight back.
Dinah Lance was eight years old when she overheard the impossible: the sound of a girl singing. It was something she was never meant to hear-not in her lifetime and not in Gotham City, taken over by the vicious, patriarchal Court of Owls. The sinister organization rules Gotham City as a dictatorship and has stripped women of everything-their right to work, to make music, to learn, to be free.
Now seventeen, Dinah can't forget that haunting sound, and she's beginning to discover that her own voice is just as powerful. But singing is forbidden-a one-way route to a certain death sentence. Fighting to balance her father's desire to keep her safe, a blossoming romance with mysterious new student Oliver Queen, and her own need to help other women and girls rise up, Dinah wonders if her song will finally be heard. And will her voice be powerful enough to destroy the Court of Owls once and for all?
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