Princess Diana of Themyscira yearns to prove her worth to her Amazon sisters by competing in a grueling race across their isolated island. Her plans change when she rescues Alia Keralis, a mortal girl, from a shipwreck that violates the island's divine barrier. Alia is a Warbringer, a biological descendant of Helen of Troy whose very existence triggers global slaughter and chaos. To prevent a world war, Diana must escort Alia to a specific spring in Greece to perform a ritual that severs the ancestral curse. Their quest takes them from the hidden paradise of the Amazons to the high-stakes streets of New York City, pursued by enemies who want to weaponize Alia’s bloodline.
Fans of mythology and high-stakes action read this to see a legendary superhero established through a grounded, human lens. The story appeals to those who enjoy complex female friendships and the collision of ancient magic with modern technology. Readers walk away with a clear understanding of how sacrifice and individual choices define heroism. The narrative provides a detailed look at the tension between inherited destiny and the personal determination required to change the course of history.
Insights from Wonder Woman: Warbringer
“I am a fashion icon. Also, I am very brave.”
Nim is the kind of friend who uses humor to hide her fear. She proves that being the comic relief is a brave way to survive.
“Sisters in arms. But sometimes sisters in lies.”
Diana enters the mortal world expecting simple battles. She finds that human goodness is messy and complicated instead.
Alia carries a curse that makes the world want to tear itself apart. It made me realize how much we project our own anger onto others.
“I am not a girl. I am an Amazon.”
The Amazons are perfect and strong. Diana feels like a failure because she cannot live up to their effortless grace.
- Published
- 2017
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- ISBN
- 9780399549731
- Language
- EN
