I wanted something else from Shuri.īesides that, the plot itself I found to be quite dull. Don't get me wrong- we absolutely need stories about sexism, especially for children. That would have been more interesting ground to explore than tired old sexism and anti-intellectualism. I don't recognize this Wakanda where is the technological utopia? Where is the respect for powerful women? Where is the wise queen mother we saw in Black Panther? (Granted, I've only read a few of the BP comics, so the MCU film accounts for most of my background knowledge.) Shuri also touches on Wakanda's insular nature and its perception as a haughty and miserly country by the rest of Africa.
The adults in her life, especially her mother, expect her to be a perfect princess rather than use her brain to contribute to her country, and she isn't taught anything about Wakandan global politics. The plot was familiar ground: Shuri struggles to feel understood in a society that values men over women, strength over intelligence. I'm trying to keep in mind that I'm not the target audience for a middle grade book, but I found myself a bit disappointed by Shuri. The adults in her life, especially her mother, expect her to be a perfect princess rather than use her brain to contribute to her country, and she isn't taught anything about Wak I really struggled between 2 and 3 stars for this one. I really struggled between 2 and 3 stars for this one. 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.more No matter what the people of Wakanda do, they can't save them.
Much like Vibranium, the Heart-Shaped Herb is essential to the survival and prosperity of Wakanda. This story follows Shuri as she sets out on a quest to save her homeland of Wakanda.įor centuries, the Chieftain of Wakanda (the Black Panther) has gained his powers through the juices of the Heart-Shaped Herb. Shuri is a skilled martial artist, a genius, and a master of science and technology.
From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes an all-new upper middle grade series based on one of the Marvel Universe's break-out characters- Shuri, from Black Panther! An original, upper-middle-grade series starring the break-out character from the Black Panther comics and films: T'Challa's younger sister, Shuri! Crafted by New York Times bestselling author Nic S From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes an all-new upper middle grade series based on one of the Marvel Universe's break-out characters- Shuri, from Black Panther!Īn original, upper-middle-grade series starring the break-out character from the Black Panther comics and films: T'Challa's younger sister, Shuri! Crafted by New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone.