Diana, Princess of the Amazons, longs to prove herself to her warrior sisters. When the opportunity comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law to save a mere mortal. Alia Keralis just wanted to escape her overprotective brother with a semester at sea. When a bomb detonates aboard her ship, Alia is rescued and forced to confront a horrible truth: Alia is a Warbringer-- a direct descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery. If they have any hope of saving both their worlds, Diana and Alia will have to stand side by side against the tide of war.-- Adapted from book jacket
DC Icons Series
This series plunges readers into epic adventures featuring legendary superheroes and mythical beings. Follow the intertwined destinies of powerful characters as they confront dark forces threatening existence itself. The narratives are packed with thrilling action, suspense, and compelling female protagonists navigating not only external threats but also profound personal challenges. It masterfully blends the modern world with ancient lore, exploring themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle between fate and free will.
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Masterful. . . . A great story for any Dark Knight fan. -Den of Geek, (for Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu) A fast-paced story line, action-packed fight sequences, and hi-tech gadgetry expected from any Batman story make this a fun read with wide appeal. -SLJ, (for Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu) The trickiest aspect of any Batman narrative is getting into Bruce Wayne's head, and [Lu] doesn't miss a beat. . . . An engaging character piece with enough Batman allusions to intrigue fans and newcomers alike. -Kirkus Reviews, (for Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu) Doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it. -The New York Times Book Review (for Legend) An action-packed love story full of inventive details. -The Los Angeles Times (for Legend) Fine writing and excellent execution. -Entertainment Weekly (for Legend) Lu opts for a high simmer of intrigue. -PW, Starred Review (for Prodigy) By permitting her characters some grand failures, she raises the stakes in the best way possible.-The New York Times Book Review (for The Young Elites)
Catwoman
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The third title in an action-packed YA series featuring DC Icons Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman and Catwoman and written by a phenomenal quartet of authors. The highly anticipated coming-of-age story of kick-ass super hero- Catwoman by international bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. When the Bat's away, the Cat will play. It's time to see how many lives this cat really has . . . Two years after escaping Gotham City's slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Batwing is left to hold back the tide of notorious criminals. Gotham City is ripe for the taking. Meanwhile, Luke Fox wants to prove he has what it takes to help people in his role as Batwing. He targets a new thief on the prowl who seems cleverer than most. She has teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, and together they are wreaking havoc. This Catwoman may be Batwing's undoing. In this third DC Icons book-following Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman- Warbringer and Marie Lu's Batman- Nightwalker-Selina is playing a desperate game of cat and mouse, forming unexpected friendships and entangling herself with Batwing by night and her devilishly handsome neighbor Luke Fox by day. But with a dangerous threat from the past on her tail, will she be able to pull off the heist that's closest to her heart?
Superman. Dawnbreaker
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger, better than everyone around him. He knows drawing attention to himself could be dangerous but lately it's difficult to stay in the shadows. A dark secret is lurking in Smallville and he's not the only one hiding something. With his best friend, Lana Lang, at his side, Clark is determined to discover what evil lies below the surface of their small town. But there are secrets in Clark's past that threaten to destroy the future Man of Steel. Before he can save the world, he must save Smallville.