Title: Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed
Author: Laurie Halse Anderson and Illustrated by: Leila Del Duca
Genre: DC | Teen & YA | Graphic Novels | Comics | Fantasy
Published: June 2nd, 2020
AMAZON | GOODREADS
Summary: New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson (Speak, Shout) and artist Leila del Duca reimagine Wonder Woman's origins in this timely story about the refugee experience, teenage activism, and finding the love and strength to create change.
Princess Diana believes that her 16th birthday will be one of new beginnings--namely acceptance into the warrior tribe of Amazons. The celebrations are cut short, however, when rafts of refugees break through the Themysciran barrier. Diana tries to help them, but she is swept away by the sea--and from her home--thus becoming a refugee herself.
Now Diana must survive in the world outside of Themyscira for the first time; the world that is filled with danger and injustice. She must redefine what it means to belong, to be an Amazon, and to make a difference.
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed is a story about growing into your strength, battling for justice, and the power of friendship.
Amazon Princess Diana once again wins lots of people over in this teen graphic novel!
In Tempest Tossed our main character is going through a lot of things that teenagers can relate to right off the bat: bodies changing, insecurities, and all the ups and downs. She's trying to find her place in the world she's grown up in.
(Of course for Diana it's a bit different seeing as she's on an island of Amazon warriors.)
It was super fast-paced, everything happened very quickly and there was never a dull moment!
This is Wonder Woman's origin story, and it conveyed everything very well- it was hard not to love Diana and her stubbornness (though I couldn't say I loved the rest of it). Though everything happened so quickly, and there was so much of it!
Later, she faces the refugee experience, immigration, and other powerful obstacles. And it wouldn't be our lovely Diana if she didn't charge at them head-first to deliver justice.
While there were parts of it I did like, I honestly would not read it again and didn't particularly enjoy it either. It wasn't my classic Wonder Woman graphic novel I would want to read.
Yes, she had her lasso and everything, but she didn't really even use them.
It was all about her finding herself separated from her home, coming across all these things, and she wasn't really our Wonder Woman (despite how much I liked Diana, it's sadly true). Even at the end when she had come to her conclusion, I wasn't satisfied! Where and what was the plot again?? (I don't even remember what all happened in the last third of it, and that includes the plot!)
Also: the art and illustrations were so lovely! At times they expressed just the lost and overwhelming feelings our main character was going through. DC provided me with some images to share with you guys from the graphic novel!
My rating:
Have you heard of this one or read it? What are your thoughts??
Hope you all have a lovely day & if you need prayers please let me know!
~Noel 💕
Great Review!
ReplyDeleteI've been on such a huge DC kick lately! (primarily in my favorite, Batman. Also primarily via video games...) Even though you didn't find this to be your favorite WW comic, I'm still very intrigued by the beautiful art style and unconventional Diana portrayal. Do you think you would have found it more enjoyable if you knew beforehand that it'd be more commentary than action?
Wonder Woman has always interested me, but I don't know that I have dived particularly far into her story. Thank you for the inspiration to pick up some novels/comics featuring her!