Wonder Woman Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo
Published August 26, 2017
Hardcover, 376 pages
MY GOODREADS RATING 5/5 STARS
(Thanks to bloggingforbooks.com, I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.)
GOODREADS SYNOPSIS:
Daughter of immortals.
Princess Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law—risking exile—to save a mortal. Diana will soon learn that she has rescued no ordinary girl, and that with this single brave act, she may have doomed the world.
Daughter of death.
Alia Keralis just wanted to escape her overprotective brother with a semester at sea. She doesn’t know she is being hunted by people who think her very existence could spark a world war. When a bomb detonates aboard her ship, Alia is rescued by a mysterious girl of extraordinary strength 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.
Together.
Two girls will face an army of enemies—mortal and divine—determined to either destroy or possess the Warbringer. Tested beyond the bounds of their abilities, Diana and Alia must find a way to unleash hidden strengths and forge an unlikely alliance. Because if they have any hope of saving both their worlds, they will have to stand side by side against the tide of war.
MY THOUGHTS:
This book blew me away, which was no surprise considering Leigh Bardugo is on of my all time favorite authors. Honestly I’m not really into superheroes and villains (don’t leave lol), but I figured I would give this a try mainly based on the author. I am beyond glad that I did and I can’t wait to read the rest of the DC ICONS books when the come out. The world building throughout the story was unlike any I’ve ever read, I felt like if I took my eyes off the page I would be there.
I got so immersed in the lives of these two girls, Diana and Alia I felt like we were a team. I love Diana she was a breath of fresh air, knowing nothing about certain cultures but throwing herself into everything fully. Alia was an excellent character as well. She knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to go out an get it. The messes that these two got into were awful for them, but so wonderfully depicted for us. I literally felt like I was right there!
I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. If you love super hero books, here you go, if you are like me and a bit hesitant on them here you go as well. I think if you are a big fan of fantasy this will be a good one for you, but also if you are just stepping in the fantasy door, you will be able to follow easily. I enjoyed this whole book and never felt like there was anything extra, everything fit perfectly.
I really need to read this book! (especially after your review) Leigh Bradugo’s Six of Crows duology is one of my favs~
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Honestly this book was so amazing!
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I’m DYINGGGGGG to read this one! I’m glad you enjoyed it so much. I love Leigh’s writing as well.
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She has this way of transporting you wherever she wants!
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Sadly, I DNF’d this book and haven’t had the need to pick it up again. I’m glad you enjoyed though! Awesome review!
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Aww I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy it 😔
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I’ve been putting reading this off for awhile, but your review makes me want t read it. 😀 XD
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Awww I hope you do it was soooo great!!
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Yaaaaas! Badass Diana! So happy you loved this one!
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Woohoo me too! It was so fun!
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Yay! So happy you loved this! I really enjoyed it too! Great review!
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I love that we both enjoyed it so much ❤
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Thank you for the review! I have been hesitant on it as well because I am not much into superhero’s either! But now that I read this, I have to get it! I love Leigh Bardugo and her writing!
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In all honesty I feel like if you are a fan of her writing you will love it!
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I’m so dying to read this book! Loved your review, Kristi! 🙂
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Yay! Thanks I think you will love it!!
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I’m not even into superheroes and this book sounds amazing! Great review!
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Thank you it was such a great one!!! So worth the read!
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I still need to read this book! Your review boosted it to near the top of my TBR 🙂
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Yay I think you will love it!!!
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I really enjoyed the movie so I need to read this book!!!
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I haven’t seen the movie, I don’t think its the same as the book 🤔 hmm now I wonder lolol
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YAY!! So happy you loved it!! Can’t wait to pick it up!
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Can’t wait until you do too!
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❤ ❤
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This sounds so amazing!!
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It was!! I love Leigh and her writing so I’m definitely not surprised I loved it so much lol
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I have to get on to this book soon. Leigh Bardugo is one of my yet to be read author, I will be picking this book up.
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I think this is a great place to start, her writing style shines!
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I seriously need to read this!
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Yes!!! It is so great!
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I’m not into superheroes and things either (I’m not a Marvel fan…) but this sounds interesting!
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It was great! I was surprised I liked the story so much, but since Leigh is one of my favorite author’s I had to give it a go 😊
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I absolutely loved this book and I’m so glad you did too!!
Carly x
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Yay! I haven’t heard anything bad about it, it makes me so happy 😊
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i’m so glad you loved this one!! i’m hoping to read it soon
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I hope you love it! It was such a great book!
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I’ve had this book to read on my bookcase for about 6 months now. This makes me want to pick it up!
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Omg Yes! When you get the chance you totally should!
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I have been dying to read this! Your review makes me even more excited to pick it up!
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Woohoo I can’t wait until you do, I hope you love it!!
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Great review Kris!
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Thanks!!
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I’ve lost interest in superhero stories too, but I love that this is female-centric! 😆 X
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Lol this one was unreal!!!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I started this last year, but wasn’t in the mood so I put it back on my shelf. I need to pick it up again
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I’m such a mood reader too!
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Im so glad you enjoyed this. I need to try this. Im sure my OH would like to read it too!
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🙂 yay I hope you love it too!
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This has been on my TBR for a while, totally need to read it soon!
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ahhh yes! please do!!
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I still want to read this one SOO badly!
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
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I hope you love it!
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