Diana, also known as Wonder Woman, is portrayed as a young Amazonian Princess trying to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. The story revolves around Diana rescuing a teenage girl named Alia, who is a Warbringer, destined to bring about conflict. Together, Diana and Alia embark on a journey to prevent war, facing enemies both mortal and divine. The book is filled with Greek mythology, action-packed scenes, and strong female friendships, set in a modern world with elements of fantasy and empowerment.
Genres:
Tropes/Plot Devices:
Topics:
Notes:
Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book includes themes of violence, war, and some dark mythological elements, which may warrant a medium-level content warning.
From The Publisher:
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"You'll enjoy this book whether you're a fan of Wonder Woman comics, the Wonder Woman movie, Leigh Bardugo, or just YA lit in general." -Hypable
The DC Icons adventure of the world's greatest super hero-WONDER WOMAN-by #1 New York Times bestselling author LEIGH BARDUGO. She will become one of the world's greatest heroes, but first she is Diana, princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning. . . .
Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law to save a mere mortal, Alia Keralis. With this single heroic act, Diana may have just doomed the world.
Alia is a Warbringer. As a descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, she is fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery. Now Diana and Alia will face an army of enemies-mortal and divine-determined to either destroy or possess the Warbringer. If they have any hope of saving both their worlds, they will have to stand side by side against the tide of war.
A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year * A CCBC Choices Best of the Year * An ALA-YALSA Teens' Top Ten Selection * A Junior Library Guild Selection
"Feminism is the invisible jet powering this literary revamp of the Amazon princess." -The New York Times Book Review
"Warning: This novel about the young super hero crossing paths with a seemingly ordinary-but seriously powerful-girl may result in multiple fist pumps." -Seventeen
"One of the best Wonder Woman stories ever." -Tor.com
Don't miss the rest of the DC Icons series! Powerful reads in any order you choose:
Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu
Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas
Superman: Dawnbreaker by Matt de la Peña
Ratings (7)
Incredible (1) | |
Loved It (1) | |
Liked It (1) | |
It Was OK (3) | |
Did Not Like (1) |
Reader Stats (13):
Read It (6) | |
Want To Read (5) | |
Did Not Finish (1) | |
Not Interested (1) |
2 comment(s)
2.5*
****5.0****
Leigh Bardugo’s latest book “Wonder Woman: Warbringer” is something different from her other novels. First of “DC Icons” series, Wonder woman is a real delight and wonder to the reader.
“You do not enter a race to lose”
What a first line!!
Diana, is a Amazon princess, who is born on the land of Themyscira. Like other Amazon’s she is not battle tested. It irks her that her existence in Themyscira is just a chance but not an earned place. She thrives hard to be a true Amazon, like her sisters.
“We can’t help the way we’re born. We can’t help what we are, only what life we choose to make for ourselves”
Alia, a nerdy New-Yorker, always shadowed by her controlling brother, wants to do something right in her life. Orphaned at young age, she is an introvert and makes very few friends. She senses the commotion around her and wonder is her own presence responsible!
“Because people are always going to look. They’re always going to judge, so you can say nothing or you can at least answer back.”
When from a shipwreck Diana saves Alia, little did both know that their destinies are entwined forever. Diana helps to find Alia’s true nature of existence. Alia sees a sister, friend and savior in Diana. They both journey to get Alia’s bloodline cleansed.
“Sisters in battle, I am shield and blade to you. As I breathe, your enemies will know no sanctuary. While I live, your cause is mine.”
The plot is great with a kick-ass Heroine, kick-ass action and kick-ass conversations. I loved this book to hell and back. Hard to put down and Leigh Bardugo, you rock. A perfect entertainer!!
“I think I was a cat in another life, because all I want is to lie around sleeping in the world's biggest sunbeam.”
Happy Reading!!
What can you read after
Wonder Woman: Warbringer?
About the Author:
Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of Six of Crows, Crooked Kingdom, and the Shadow and Bone Trilogy. Visit her online at leighbardugo.com and follow her on Twitter at @LBardugo. She is the…
When you click the Amazon link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commision, at no cost to you.
