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A review by nicolemhewitt
Shuri by Nic Stone
5.0
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Shuri is absolutely perfect for fans of Black Panther! It's written in a very cinematic style, with plenty of action, humor and witty dialogue. It definitely feels like upper middle-grade (or younger YA) (I think Shuri is a teenager?), but I think it could appeal to all ages. It also includes a substantial appearance by Storm, if you're a Marvel fan. The book features T'Challa's younger sister, Shuri, who decides that she must take Wakanda's future into her own hands when the special herb that gives the Black Panther his powers starts to die out. Wiping our the herb could be the first step toward destroying Wakanda, and Shuri doesn't think anyone else is taking the threat seriously enough. So she sneaks away with her best friend to find a way to save the herb. Themes of friendship and family are woven into the story, and my favorite aspect of the book was her friendship with K'Marah. Shuri struggles to understand if the relationship is real or if it's just been manufactured because of their positions in Wakanda---she learns what real friendship means along the way.
If you're a Marvel fan, this extra glimpse into Shuri and the politics of Wakanda will surely satisfy!
Shuri is absolutely perfect for fans of Black Panther! It's written in a very cinematic style, with plenty of action, humor and witty dialogue. It definitely feels like upper middle-grade (or younger YA) (I think Shuri is a teenager?), but I think it could appeal to all ages. It also includes a substantial appearance by Storm, if you're a Marvel fan. The book features T'Challa's younger sister, Shuri, who decides that she must take Wakanda's future into her own hands when the special herb that gives the Black Panther his powers starts to die out. Wiping our the herb could be the first step toward destroying Wakanda, and Shuri doesn't think anyone else is taking the threat seriously enough. So she sneaks away with her best friend to find a way to save the herb. Themes of friendship and family are woven into the story, and my favorite aspect of the book was her friendship with K'Marah. Shuri struggles to understand if the relationship is real or if it's just been manufactured because of their positions in Wakanda---she learns what real friendship means along the way.
If you're a Marvel fan, this extra glimpse into Shuri and the politics of Wakanda will surely satisfy!