The Curie Society
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
An action-packed graphic novel for the science lover—“with suspenseful espionage, nerdy humor, and a group of dauntless, eager trailblazers” following in the footsteps of Marie Curie (Shelf Awareness).
The brilliant, diverse members of a covert society dedicated to women in STEM undertake high-stakes missions to save the world.
An action-adventure original graphic novel, The Curie Society follows a team of young women recruited by an elite secret society—originally founded by Marie Curie—with the mission of supporting the most brilliant female scientists in the world.
The heroines of the Curie Society use their smarts, gumption, and cutting-edge technology to protect the world from rogue scientists with nefarious plans. Readers can follow recruits Simone, Taj, and Maya as they decipher secret codes, clone extinct animals, develop autonomous robots, and go on high-stakes missions.
“A fun comic starring heroines who find themselves solving one scientific puzzle after the next!” ―Andy Weir, New York Times–bestselling author of The Martian
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Readers eager for greater representation of women in the sciences will cheer to this empowering if squeaky-clean spy adventure. Taj, Simone, and Maya, three freshmen with distinct scientific specialties, get tapped to join the Curie Society at Edmond University. But first they must overcome their differences long enough to work together and identify whoever stole the society's research. The heroines, while diverse—Maya even gets a queer love story—form a familiar trio: Simone is the adorkable life scientist; Taj, the edgy tech connoisseur; and Maya, the sophisticated but uptight mathematician. Their narrative arcs are similarly uncomplicated: Maya learns to be a leader by working with a team, not outshining them; Simone must deal with panic attacks; and Taj mostly acts as a foil. The infusion of science, such as the society's research into de-extinction and a brief explanation of the team's ionic plane, is aided by a beginner-friendly scientific glossary and readable scientific graphics. Art by Sonia Liao (A Thief Among the Trees), meanwhile, is bright and accessible. Though chock-full of girl power, this mission is reminiscent enough of classics like Totally Spies to feel formulaic for adult fans—but could prove motivational for teens.
