Thank you so much to net galley for sending me a copy of this book. I was really expecting to enjoy this book and I ended up falling in love with it!

As an avid Wonder Woman fan, I thought this book was cute and fun. I was not totally engaged by the plot, but I think younger readers will enjoy the story, especially as the movie keeps getting pushed back! Saeed does Wonder Woman and the Amazons justice in a quick read good for light summer reading.

I have read many versions of Winder Woman, and this is one of the best. There is rich world-building that depicts a different world of Themyscira and the nations near it. I thought the adventure was very fast-paced and had a mysterious atmosphere. Overall, this is novel is about friendship and acceptance. I recommend this novel not only for middle schoolers but to any fans of D. C. Comics. This is a novel not be missed.

In Aisha Saeed's Diana and the Island of No Return, readers are given a glimpse into the early Amazonian life of DC's classic Wonder Woman.. Though readers are familiar with Diana from years of exposure to the familiar, famous, female character, Saeed's take on Diana is refreshing, introducing readers to a side of Diana that is rarely seen.

As a fun middle-grade novel, I very much appreciated reading about Diana's adventures -- from seeing her loyalty and helpfulness as a friend, to her determination/"muchness" to become a warrior, I was constantly smiling at the different yet similar traits of this younger Diana.

Overall, I had a lot of fun reading this book, and while some of it was clearly exposition/set, I didn't mind it due to the fact that this book left me excited for more in the series! Not only am I thrilled to read more about Diana in the future, but also to learn more about Augustus and the rest of the Wonder Woman Universe.

Very cute introduction to the future Wonder Woman, Diana of Themyscira, at age 12, Saeed does a good job of building a character who is likable and vulnerable to all the adolescent growing pains of a tweed girl. Good middle grade/early middle school read.

This was a great middle grade book.following an adventure with Diana of Themyscira, the future Wonder Woman. It is a good tale about defending friends and building up courage to face opposition. Diana was likeable and relatable. The only thing I had trouble with was tying the story in with other versions of Wonder Woman, particularly her first time leaving the island of Themyscira.

Terrific story for young readers of all genders. A great first entry in the series, and definitely recommended for middle grade fiction readers.

**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.**

Aisha Saeed brings the first of a new series of middle grade adventures surrounding Wonder Woman. Princess Diana, age 12, maintains that she is ready to begin Amazon warrior training, but her mother would like for her to wait until she is older. When all of Themiscyra is put to sleep and a boy shows up on the island, Diana and her best friend Sakina must accompany the boy to his island to set things right for both of their people.

This was definitely a book I would have enjoyed when I was in the target age range of the novel. I am always excited for more novels making classic superheroes accessible to all ages in new ways. The writing was fast-paced and easy to follow, and there was a lot of room made for Diana to grow into her power in the sequels. However, even considering the intended audience, everything was a bit too easy for Diana and crew for my taste.

I do not think that this particular story is my favorite Wonder Woman story, or the most memorable, but I am still happy to have read it and am excited for the addition into the DC Universe.

Aisha Saeed takes a popular character with a well-known story and brings a sense of accessibility and relatability to the character. I loved this grounded approach, and I would love to share this book with young readers. It is ideal for classroom libraries, and the popular culture aspect would be an invitation to readers who have yet to tap into the "right book" for them.

I will literally devour anything with Diana's name on it, because I adore Wonder Woman, and I've loved getting to see younger versions of her in [book:Wonder Woman: Warbringer|29749085] and [book:Diana: Princess of the Amazons|45143759], and this one was just as amazing and adorable. Aisha Saeed did a really great job of capturing a young teenage Diana and her love for her people and her dedication to becoming a warrior and helping people.

I really liked the festival taking place on Themyscira and how women from around the world were coming together to share both scholarly knowledge and battle skills. I adored Diana's friendship with Sakina. And Augustus was just a sweetheart who I hope we get to see in the next book.

Though a little slow at times, and maybe a bit repetitive, this was a good setup for the rest of the series and Diana, Sakina, and Augustus made grand, if unlikely, heroes. I loved how these three kids saved the day and both their peoples. Sakina's ability to speak to animals, Augustus' potionmaking, and Diana's leadership really brought these three together and allowed them to excel in their mission.

I definitely recommend this one for any fans of Wonder Woman, and anyone who loves a good middle grade story about heroism and friendship.

I love Wonder Woman and tales of life on Paradise Island/Themyscira (depending on the version). This story was heavy on information dumping and telling instead of developing plot and working facts into the narrative.

This is a must read for Wonder Woman fans of any age. The age old struggles of daughters trying to find their space outside the shadow of their mothers and the mothers who want to protect but must learn to let go. This is a very engaging and well paced story. Highly recommend.

Aisha Saeed is an author to watch - loved her Amal Unbound, and not surprised that she was trusted to write a children's story about Wonder Woman.
This is another take on our favourite superhero Wonder Woman, set on when she is a young girl on Themyscira. We need more adventure books featuring brave, smart girls.
Highly recommended.

A great Wonder Woman story! It was a wonderful real with great pacing. The action was thrilling and had me excited to see what happens next. Joining Diana on her coming of age journey and discovering herself while facing a great danger was a thrilling ride. I loved the bravery and compassion that Diana displayed and can’t wait to read the next book in the series. The writing was great and I would highly recommend this for fans of Wonder Woman!