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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
If anyone could get me into superheroes, it would be Leigh Bardugo. I love her writing, and really enjoyed the chance to read another of her stories. I really enjoyed this book. It had great characters, an exciting plot. I loved Diana and wanted only more of her and her mythology. Up till the ending, which I felt did not make much sense, I was pretty satisfied with this little story.
Not a superhero story, but a vehicle for feminist and LGBTQ agenda. Cursing and sexual content throughout.
Eh, it was fine! A fast read, with ladies supporting ladies.
4.5
“We cannot spend our lives in hiding, wondering what we might accomplish if given the chance. We have to take that chance ourselves.”
“And finally, to the Amazons of the world, to every woman or girl who fights for peace and on behalf of one another, thank you for inspiring me”
As soon as you mention the name of Wonder Woman, I have visions of the beautiful Lynda Carter, pivoting on the spot and using her bracelets. Yes, I grew up watching that TV series and enjoying it although it was very cheesy. When I heard last year that a movie was being made, I admit I cringed, especially after that horrible Batman vs. Superman, BUT, would you believe it, the film with Gal Gadot was totally brilliant! Therefore, imagine my interest at the news that Bardugo was writing a story featuring our favourite Amazon :O)
Warbringer presents us Diana as a teenager, before she has grown into her full persona, trying to find out how she fits in her world of reborn warriors, and what her role is. In an effort to prove herself, she ends up in a dire situation that only gets worse but for her desire to save everyone, and yes, find a little glory too. Her quest leads her into the modern world, a world she understand in general strokes but not in detail. Alia, the other narrator, offers another compelling voice, dealing with the pain at the horror she faces, but also humour.
This novel doesn't just focus on Diana's journey but on the strength of true friendship, and on the empowerment of what is considered 'the weak'. Having a superhero in the making, it would only be too easy to focus on brute force alone. Additionally, patriarchy has a tendency of seeing only this as a true measure of 'power'. Not here. Bardugo shows all types of strength, including mercy and the length that friends are willing to go for each other. Yes, this is a YA novel that deals with the often seen themes of identity and feeling out of place in the world but that doesn't lessen in anyway the quality of the story or its characters.
Wonder Woman: Warbringer is the first novel in the DC Icon series, the following ones being Batman by Marie Lu, Catwoman by Sarah J Maas and Superman by Matt de la Peña. I for one cannot wait to read them all! Also, could you please do the same for Marvel superheroes... Please?
“We cannot spend our lives in hiding, wondering what we might accomplish if given the chance. We have to take that chance ourselves.”
“And finally, to the Amazons of the world, to every woman or girl who fights for peace and on behalf of one another, thank you for inspiring me”
As soon as you mention the name of Wonder Woman, I have visions of the beautiful Lynda Carter, pivoting on the spot and using her bracelets. Yes, I grew up watching that TV series and enjoying it although it was very cheesy. When I heard last year that a movie was being made, I admit I cringed, especially after that horrible Batman vs. Superman, BUT, would you believe it, the film with Gal Gadot was totally brilliant! Therefore, imagine my interest at the news that Bardugo was writing a story featuring our favourite Amazon :O)
Warbringer presents us Diana as a teenager, before she has grown into her full persona, trying to find out how she fits in her world of reborn warriors, and what her role is. In an effort to prove herself, she ends up in a dire situation that only gets worse but for her desire to save everyone, and yes, find a little glory too. Her quest leads her into the modern world, a world she understand in general strokes but not in detail. Alia, the other narrator, offers another compelling voice, dealing with the pain at the horror she faces, but also humour.
This novel doesn't just focus on Diana's journey but on the strength of true friendship, and on the empowerment of what is considered 'the weak'. Having a superhero in the making, it would only be too easy to focus on brute force alone. Additionally, patriarchy has a tendency of seeing only this as a true measure of 'power'. Not here. Bardugo shows all types of strength, including mercy and the length that friends are willing to go for each other. Yes, this is a YA novel that deals with the often seen themes of identity and feeling out of place in the world but that doesn't lessen in anyway the quality of the story or its characters.
Wonder Woman: Warbringer is the first novel in the DC Icon series, the following ones being Batman by Marie Lu, Catwoman by Sarah J Maas and Superman by Matt de la Peña. I for one cannot wait to read them all! Also, could you please do the same for Marvel superheroes... Please?
Really enjoyed the characters and did not see the plot twist coming.
My rating for this would be a 4.5 because the book was fantastic but it started pretty slow and took me a bit to get into. In true Leigh Bardugo fashion, I did not see the plot twist at the end coming from anywhere. I was watching and waiting for one character to betray them, and then out of nowhere the twist smacked me in the face. I loved that Diana felt true to the comics, which I would expect no less from Leigh Bardugo.
Plot: was great and easy to follow. That twist though!!
Characters: were well rounded and I cared about them.
Setting: I loved the different settings we got to explore in this book. Leigh Bardugo is a queen at world building, and I believe this book is no exception.
Plot: was great and easy to follow. That twist though!!
Characters: were well rounded and I cared about them.
Setting: I loved the different settings we got to explore in this book. Leigh Bardugo is a queen at world building, and I believe this book is no exception.
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It took me a minute to get through the first part of the book, but when I picked this up again after a break I was immediately drawn in. Fast paced and well crafted.