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owlyreadsalot's review
4.0
This one had a special place in my heart, especially since it includes Wonder Woman, but mainly because I loved Leigh Bardugo's novel version of this story. I really couldn't get enough of that story and was saddened when it came to an end. So, of course, when I saw this go up, I knew I wanted a chance at reviewing it.
Even though this wasn't exactly as the novel, or as detailed, it had much of what I was looking and hoping for. Especially, when it came to the graphics included in this version. Plus, come on, it's Wonder Woman and it's Diana all at once, in all her youth that we rarely get to see in other graphic novels, or arc stories of her.
That's what made this an even more interesting novel to pick up. And if you loved the DC Icons version of it, definitely give this a go. Yes, like mentioned above, go in it knowing it's not exactly the same, with much cut as this is a shorter and more to the point story, but it doesn't take away from who Diana is in here and all those surrounding her.
Let's not forget Alia, making this a double threat. They both work great together to make this an even more interesting read. Another reason why I loved everything about this world created. My only concern, like many others, is that I needed more. Can't wait to see where this world goes and hopefully it brings us more of Diana and her ventures.
***I received this copy from DC Comics, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
Even though this wasn't exactly as the novel, or as detailed, it had much of what I was looking and hoping for. Especially, when it came to the graphics included in this version. Plus, come on, it's Wonder Woman and it's Diana all at once, in all her youth that we rarely get to see in other graphic novels, or arc stories of her.
That's what made this an even more interesting novel to pick up. And if you loved the DC Icons version of it, definitely give this a go. Yes, like mentioned above, go in it knowing it's not exactly the same, with much cut as this is a shorter and more to the point story, but it doesn't take away from who Diana is in here and all those surrounding her.
Let's not forget Alia, making this a double threat. They both work great together to make this an even more interesting read. Another reason why I loved everything about this world created. My only concern, like many others, is that I needed more. Can't wait to see where this world goes and hopefully it brings us more of Diana and her ventures.
***I received this copy from DC Comics, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***
darkandsteamylit's review
3.0
If you’ve read the book this is pretty much the same. It’s not my absolute favorite of DC YA but the art is always my favorite part.
This story if Diana just never really hooked me. It’s a good story and I enjoyed it. But I excepted to love it seeing how much I love Wonder Woman.
But it was good and it’s worth the read for any DC or YA fan! The art in this line of DC comics for YA is some of my favorite and is why it still gets 3 stars.
This story if Diana just never really hooked me. It’s a good story and I enjoyed it. But I excepted to love it seeing how much I love Wonder Woman.
But it was good and it’s worth the read for any DC or YA fan! The art in this line of DC comics for YA is some of my favorite and is why it still gets 3 stars.
rosariofacio's review
4.0
My first graphic novel and I loved it. I was a bit lost reading a few parts since I haven't read the book but I got the hang of it. I'm definitely going to get my hands on the novel version now. I really loved the art for this and I'm definitely going to get my hands on more graphic novels now.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
4.0
Lots of action in this one! I liked seeing Diana’s origin story before she became Wonder Woman. It made me want to know more about her. #MaverickList
smitchy's review
3.0
This is the graphic novel format of Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman: Warbringer. Bardugo has brought a contemporary YA feel to Wonder Woman.
Diana longs to prove herself to her mother and her sisters on Themyscira - After all she is the only Amazon who has not proven herself by dying in battle. When a strange girl comes to the shores of the island Diana breaks all the rules and courts disaster for everyone. Consulting with the oracle Diana learns the only way to save both her family and her new friend is to leave her protected island and venture out into the modern world.
Alia's rich family has made her a target but she thought she was safe at sea on a research ship for the summer. A bomb ended her shipmate's lives and narrowly missed taking her own, she was only saved by her stange new friend Diana. An odd, super strong girl who talks about myths and ledgends like they are family friends. When Diana tells Alia the reason Alia has been targeted she doesn't believe her: How can one young woman be a Warbringer? How can a single person's very exsistance provoke death, chaos, and destruction?
The Oracle give Diana a plan, and with the help of Alia's friends they might just be able to save Alia's life and the world as we know it.
It is the secondary characters that really make this a fun read. While Diana is dealing with eternal teen angst issues of parental trust and respect, and Alia longs for freedom from unwanted responsabilities, Alia's friends Nim and Theo have more complex paths to negotiate. Nim is struggling with self-acceptance and doubts over her sexuality; Theo feels like a failure for not being the son his father expects him to be - both are talented in ther own right. Bardugo has brought themes of race, sexuality, trust, family, and self acceptance and made Diana a 21st century hero.
Diana longs to prove herself to her mother and her sisters on Themyscira - After all she is the only Amazon who has not proven herself by dying in battle. When a strange girl comes to the shores of the island Diana breaks all the rules and courts disaster for everyone. Consulting with the oracle Diana learns the only way to save both her family and her new friend is to leave her protected island and venture out into the modern world.
Alia's rich family has made her a target but she thought she was safe at sea on a research ship for the summer. A bomb ended her shipmate's lives and narrowly missed taking her own, she was only saved by her stange new friend Diana. An odd, super strong girl who talks about myths and ledgends like they are family friends. When Diana tells Alia the reason Alia has been targeted she doesn't believe her: How can one young woman be a Warbringer? How can a single person's very exsistance provoke death, chaos, and destruction?
The Oracle give Diana a plan, and with the help of Alia's friends they might just be able to save Alia's life and the world as we know it.
It is the secondary characters that really make this a fun read. While Diana is dealing with eternal teen angst issues of parental trust and respect, and Alia longs for freedom from unwanted responsabilities, Alia's friends Nim and Theo have more complex paths to negotiate. Nim is struggling with self-acceptance and doubts over her sexuality; Theo feels like a failure for not being the son his father expects him to be - both are talented in ther own right. Bardugo has brought themes of race, sexuality, trust, family, and self acceptance and made Diana a 21st century hero.
sternenstaub's review
3.0
I can definitely say after reading this graphic novel that I am very interested in reading the novel it is adapted from, but I have mixed feelings about the adaptation itself.
The beginning was slow and wordy. I felt the art itself receding into the background as I tried to take in all of the text. I'm grateful that this problem disappears as the story goes on, but not the best first impression. I also thought the initial color scheme was lacking. The Batman: Nightwalker adaptation had a much more striking visual effect particularly because of the colors chosen, and I was a little disappointed that Warbringer didn't grab me quite as quickly.
If you make it to the halfway mark, however, the story does pick up in terms of both action and witty banter. I enjoyed the vibe between the band of adventurers very much and I thought that the visuals also got much more interesting (and colorful!).
I would still note, as other reviewers have, that there is an issue with story and panel continuity. There were times, even within a single page, where the story seemed to jump to a new scene in a way that felt jarring and confusing. A reader shouldn't have to read the novel first to understand the transitions from scene to scene.
I don't know if every Wonder Woman fan will enjoy this new origin story for Diana, but I can see older Percy Jackson fans enjoying this tale of modern world meets ancient mythos.
I received a digital ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The beginning was slow and wordy. I felt the art itself receding into the background as I tried to take in all of the text. I'm grateful that this problem disappears as the story goes on, but not the best first impression. I also thought the initial color scheme was lacking. The Batman: Nightwalker adaptation had a much more striking visual effect particularly because of the colors chosen, and I was a little disappointed that Warbringer didn't grab me quite as quickly.
If you make it to the halfway mark, however, the story does pick up in terms of both action and witty banter. I enjoyed the vibe between the band of adventurers very much and I thought that the visuals also got much more interesting (and colorful!).
I would still note, as other reviewers have, that there is an issue with story and panel continuity. There were times, even within a single page, where the story seemed to jump to a new scene in a way that felt jarring and confusing. A reader shouldn't have to read the novel first to understand the transitions from scene to scene.
I don't know if every Wonder Woman fan will enjoy this new origin story for Diana, but I can see older Percy Jackson fans enjoying this tale of modern world meets ancient mythos.
I received a digital ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
mrs_bookdragon's review
3.0
Thank you NetGalley and DC Comics for the eARC edition of this book In exchange for an honest review. I chose this book because I loved Bardugo’s Warbringer novel and I love graphic novels. I am excited to have a copy of this book in my classroom library because I know my students will love it. I gave it 3 stars because it just didn’t live up to the novel. It felt rushed and confusing at times. I did like the diversity of the characters (I can’t remember if they were all described this way in the novel) and I think the illustrations were amazing. Overall an enjoyable read and will buy a copy for my classroom.
davin_christensen's review
4.0
This book was a interesting read. I always loved Wonder Woman's story, but I like the aspects that it gave to the greek culture and facts about the gods. This story really didn't sell me on it till about 80 pages in. The characters it introduce were just fantastic. Even though it was a graphic novel I could see how much the characters grew through out it mostly Diana and Alia. Overall great read.
unchainedreader's review
Diana is determined to impress her mother and prove that she is just as worthy as those Amazon warriors who earned their place on the island by dying in battle. Diana believes that the way to prove this is by winning a race. She learns that proving herself is going to take a lot more - she's going to have to save humanity.
After reading the Batman graphic novel that accompanies the DC Icons series, I was excited to see the graphic novel for Wonder Woman as well. I was really pleased with how personalities were displayed in this graphic novel.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.
After reading the Batman graphic novel that accompanies the DC Icons series, I was excited to see the graphic novel for Wonder Woman as well. I was really pleased with how personalities were displayed in this graphic novel.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.