Rather than an “alright, here you go” sort of approach, she teases readers with tidbits that keep them hooked in the action. I enjoyed the way Stone set-up the symbiote’s main reveal. Readers are privy to some information before Shuri, but they’re still able to unravel the mystery right alongside her. Story-wise, Stone deftly guides readers into the action. Through Shuri, Stone continues to utilize fresh techniques to keep Shuri and readers on their toes.

She learns to adapt to a unique situation with clever, out-of-the-box ideas. While readers and the other characters know Shuri’s capabilities, they’re put to the test a bit more this time around. I think it works particularly well with this installment, as now, Shuri’s safety is directly threatened in a way that literally hits home. Readers continue to gain a sense of the exclusion Shuri feels within her own family. With each book, Stone provides Shuri the chance to prove herself. Despite being the princess (and a brilliant-minded one at that), people primarily view her as a child. One of the recurring motifs through the series is how Shuri feels as though no one takes her seriously. As Shuri begins to search for the intruder an other-worldly alien symbiote she faces a discovery more shocking than she imagined. The nation of Wakanda faces new threat: a mysterious intruder who attempts and succeeds to break into the royal palace, disappearing just as quickly. Shuri: Symbiosis By Nic Stone, is a Young Adult superhero novel based on the Marvel comic’s Black Panther character Sheri, and is the third installment of the “Shuri” YA book trilogy. Rep: Wakandan cis female MC, Wakandan cast, Black American cis male side character.ĬWs: Violence, blood, body horror (possession by alien parasite), injury/injury detail, gun violence (sound canon type gun but still a gun), confinement of side character. Plus the audio narration by Anika Noni Rose is just chef's kisses. They keep me engaged and I always have a good time with this series.

I love the intriguing plots Stone dreams up. The action and adventure in these books are so enjoyable. Miles was so adorable and I loved seeing how he navigated his secret identity in this one. Nick Fury is definitely one of my fave cameos and I hope he keeps coming back. The cameos in these books are just so fun!! I love seeing various marvel characters showing up. With her friends, and Miles Morales, an American boy SHIELD sends her to help, must travel to the Jabari Lands to figure out what is happening. The Wakandan royal palace is one of the most secure places on Earth, Shuri knows whoever broke in must have superhuman strength and speed in order to succeed. But as soon as the mysterious trespasser appears, they disappear. Symbiosis follows Shuri and her friends as they deal with palace break ins. I love this series and I hope gets to write as many Shuri books as she wants.

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