'You were not wrong to dare.' 
 When I first started Wonder Woman: Warbringer, I was nervous that my newfound respect for this superhero would diminish. Looking back, that was silly. Leigh Bardugo mastered this book, bringing a new dimension to this iconic figure. Everyone who loves Wonder Woman should read this book. 
 Warbringer starts with a race and Diana's desperate need to prove herself, not only to her mother, but to the other Amazons who, unlike her, earned their place on the island. She knew her route. She knew she would win. That is until she sees a boat exploding and hears the screams of a girl. 
 Putting aside her chance of victory, she breaks the most important rule of the island by saving the mortal. But that soon brings consequences to the island - and the world. It turns out that Alia is a Warbringer and to save everyone, Diana must break the line of the Warbringers by finding Helen of Troy's resting place and purifying them. But there are a lot of people out there who want Alia dead. 
 "Ready?" Diana asked, keeping her other hand on the tiller. 
 "Ready," Alia said with a firm nod. 
 Diana felt a grin break over her face. "Destiny is waiting." 
 This book was snappy, fast-paced and intriguing, keeping my attention gripped the entire time. But what I loved most about the story was the amazing way in which Bardugo explores the importance of friendship. Girls fight for one another, stick up for one another and always have each other's backs. And it's so 
 empowering 
 . 
 '"Sister in battle," murmured Diana, "I am shield and blade to you." 
 "And friend." 
 "And always your friend."' 
 Another thing this book made me do? Laugh. Out loud. It's rare a book can elicit such a response from me but there were many times when I found this book genuinely hilarious. 
 '"Whatever," said Alia. "Shotgun!" 
 Diana seized Alia and slammed her to the ground, shoving her body beneath the car for cover. She rose with bracelets raised, ready for the onslaught, but the others were standing there staring. 
 "Um, Diana," said Alia, peeking out from beneath the Fiat. "It's just a saying."' 
 '"Got it. Hekatombaion. Party at the spring. All the cool kids will be there." 
 "Who are the cool kids?" 
 "Ouch. Okay, you and I will be there."' 
 You will like this book if you like... 
 1. Intense, interesting characters 
 2. Kick-ass friendships 
 3. Humour 
 4. Female empowerment 
 5. Invisible horses 
 6. Snappy dialogue 
 7. Fast-paced action 
 8. Mythology 
 9. Superhero origins