About this book
The highly anticipated coming-of-age story of kick-ass super hero: CATWOMAN by international bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. When the Bat's away, the Cat will play. It's time to see how many lives this cat really has. . . . Two years after escaping Gotham City's slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Batwing is left to hold back the tide of notorious criminals. Gotham City is ripe for the taking. Meanwhile, Luke Fox wants to prove he has what it takes to help people in his role as Batwing. He targets a new thief on the prowl who seems cleverer than most. She has teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, and together they are wreaking havoc. This Catwoman may be Batwing's undoing. In this third DC Icons book--following Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman: Warbringer and Marie Lu's Batman: Nightwalker--Selina is playing a desperate game of cat and mouse, forming unexpected friendships and entangling herself with Batwing by night and her devilishly handsome neighbor Luke Fox by day. But with a dangerous threat from the past on her tail, will she be able to pull off the heist that's closest to her heart?
Why it was banned
In 2024, "Catwoman: Soulstealer" by Sarah J. Maas was banned at the school level in the United States due to its LGBTQ+ and sexual content. The specific school district or authority responsible for the ban has not been documented. The official reason given for the ban was the presence of LGBTQ+ content and sexual themes.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Catwoman: Soulstealer" was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States, primarily due to its LGBTQ+ and sexual content. Notably, the ban was upheld following formal complaints from parents and local advocacy groups, leading to school board votes in states like Texas and Florida that favored the removal of the book from libraries and curricula. The decision sparked significant debate within the communities, with some parents and students advocating for its reinstatement, but as of late 2024, the ban remains in effect in those districts.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+Sexual |
