"The heart-shaped herb--source of the Black Panther's incredible powers for generation after generation--is dying. Without it, the legacy of the Black Panther and the safety and prosperity of Wakanda are in jeopardy. While tribe leaders argue, frozen in disagreement, the youngest member of the royal family takes matters into her own hands. Shuri--warrior, inventor, and younger sister of T'Challa, the Black Panther--has disobeyed the commands of her elders and left her homeland to root out the source of this ecological crisis. But the truth she uncovers should pose a greater threat than she or any of her countrymen could have imagined..." -- Back cover.

Nic Stone is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Dear Martin and Odd One Out. She was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, and the only thing she loves more than an adventure is a good story about one. After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, she strives to bring these diverse voices and stories to her work. Learn more at nicstone.info.