Wonder Woman!!! Laurie Halse Anderson! Those words by themselves should clue you in as to how amazing this book is. It is written in a graphic novel format A graphic novel that doesn't gratuitously use the woman's body to create interest. Everyone is dressed in time period appropriate clothing!
In short this YA book is about an Amazonian woman's coming of age. After growing up in a culture of love, strength and cooperation Diana, who is anxious to grow up, leaves the safety net of her land through the holes that everyone else is trying to close off. She sees the outsiders in danger and wants to save their lives. In doing so she ends up on a Greek Island with many refuges. In trying to help them she discovers her strengths and how to use them to help. What she finds along the way makes for an interesting story about the issues confronting refugees and those seeking to help them.

It is a book that I would recommend to anyone interested in women as super heroes, solving problems in non violent ways, and the cause of helping refugees. I think it can be enjoyed by adults as well as young adults. If you are a fan of Laurie Halse Anderson you should definitely read this book. She has a way of pushing us to look at issues in a new way.

Many powerful topics are tackled in this graphic novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. Diana's origin story focuses on her life around her 16th birthday. She becomes an exchange student and learns what life is like for others. She witnesses many injustices and hopes to help fix them with some allies. I did enjoy the artwork. I felt that the illustrations went along beautifully with the text.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I have been a fan of Laurie Halse Anderson since I was a teen, so I was so excited to see another title from her, and a graphic novel to boot! This is an origin story of sorts for Princess Diana of the Amazons, or Wonder Woman! The story finds her right around her 16th birthday. She ends up in the “real world,” alone and has no idea what to do. She soon meets some people that she will soon view as family, and helps them deal with injustice and danger.

I loved the story, and the art was beautiful. I will be looking into Leila del Duca’s other works as well! I’ve read several adaptations of Wonder Woman’s story, and this was a nice addition to that list. Laurie Halse Anderson doesn’t disappoint, as usual. It was a great graphic novel, and I hope we can look forward to more from her!

I was given an advanced reader's copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own