I have
become a big fan of the DC Superhero Girls universe. So when I saw this YA
novel at the library, I knew that I wanted to pick it up. The story involves
Wonder Woman arriving as a new student at Super Hero High, trying (often
failing) at fitting in.
She
arrives at the school as a typical overachiever, joining every club and wanting
everybody to like her. One of the many hard lessons that she learns is that you
can never get everybody to like you. Her drama includes her roommate Harley Quinn,
who in her spare time runs the web-channel HQTV, a channel which doesn’t always
show the heroes at their best. And of course Wonder Woman develops a crush on
Steve Trevor, the boy at the ice cream shop.
The
overall plot of the story involves the 100th occurrence of the major
tournament that pits the students of Super Hero High against the best young
heroes from schools around the planet. And in a few cases, from off the planet.
If you are thinking that this seems like the Super-powered equivalent of the
Tri-Wizard Tournament from Harry Potter, then you are correct.
One of the
strengths of the book is the liberal use of DC Comics characters of all
stripes. The large list of “Easter Eggs” includes Cheetah, Poison Ivy, Lois
Lane, Captain Cold, Golden Glider, and Star Sapphire. The staff at the high
school includes Principal Amanda Waller, PE teacher Wildcat, and costume-design
teacher Crazy Quilt.
The story
is exciting, and Wonder Woman learns many important lessons along the way. And
it leads into what I’m sure is the next book in the series. The book ends with
the arrival of a new girl in town: Supergirl!
Source:
public library
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