Wakanda is no utopia, and some of their neighbors (who know they exist) take exception to their policies and position in terms of how they deal with the rest of the world. Buy the book) and nuanced personality and political conflicts Shuri has to deal with, even as she is working to save the day. There several exciting cameos (No spoliers. Nic does an excellent job of taking a various elements from The Black Panther/Marvel Universe and weaving them into a story with Shuri at the center. Together, they do a first rate job of being Shuri's voice to life (like Shonda Rhimes and Kerry Washington with Olivia Pope). There is a wonderful synergy between Nic's words and Anika's articulation. Without question, this is one of the BEST Black Panther stories I have EVER read. 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 this all-new, original series. No matter what the people of Wakanda do, they can't create new herbs.

Much like Vibranium, the Heart Shaped Herb is essential to the survival and prosperity of Wakanda. Indeed, even Shuri herself has gained powers from this mythical herb, which grows only in Wakanda.

This middle-grade series follows Shuri as she sets out on a quest to save her homeland of Wakanda.įor centuries, the Chieftain of Wakana (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. An original, upper-middle-grade series starring the break-out character from the Black Panther comics and films: T'Challa's younger sister, Shuri!Ĭrafted by New York Times best-selling author Nic Stone.

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