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Synopsis:

For centuries, the Chieftain of Wakanda (the Black Panther) has gained his powers through the juices of the Heart-Shaped Herb. Much like Vibranium, the Heart-Shaped Herb is essential to the survival and prosperity of Wakanda. But something is wrong. The plants are dying. No matter what the people of Wakanda do, they can’t save them. And their supply is running short. It’s up to Shuri to travel from Wakanda in order to discover what is killing the Herb, and how she can save it, in the first volume of this all-new, original adventure.

Review:

This is the sidekick hero that we need to read about!

Also this book is stunnnnnniinnnngggg. I mean look at that cover. It is giving me all the vibes and I am totally here for it!

Okay so straight off the bat, Black Panther isn’t one of the Marvel verse heroes that you don’t hear about that often. It generally isn’t a favourite and due to that, Shuri is also a character that get’s left behind as well.

What I loved about this is that Stone doesn’t shy away from the technically language that is Shuri. We read and learn about how her brilliant mind thinks and what gadgets she has invented and make her nerd bell ring! And I love it. This light heart tale is Shuri’s first glimpse out of her home Wakanda and what is happening in the world around Wakanda as well. Shuri focuses on finding a heart-shaped herb that gives the Black Panther his power as well as being an essential part of Wakanda’s culture, but it is dying. Shuri must use her smarts and wits to save a part of her culture’s tradition.

This adventure of self-doubt, self-discovery, humour and action will have woman screaming support from everywhere.

Rating: 4.5/5

Publisher: Scholastic

ISBN: 9781338585476