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Ms. Marvel: Remnants of the Past
Ms. Marvel trips into a mystery that brings her from Jersey City to Lahore, Pakistan and back again, all on a chase for a magical artifact.
Kamala Khan is pretty much your average teenager. She’s worried about her grades and she loves hanging out with her best friend Bruno. (he’s just a friend, right?) She also happens to be Jersey City’s best Super Hero, Ms. Marvel.
When Ms. Marvel accidentally gains possession of an ancient treasure, she must keep the magical artifact from falling into the greedy hands of the Kingpin. From the posh world of collecting to the vibrant markets of Lahore, Kamala will stop at nothing to discover the truth, unwittingly putting those she loves in danger. A new adversary, also on the hunt for the treasure, makes Ms. Marvel grapple with her heritage and her beliefs.
Kamala Khan is pretty much your average teenager. She’s worried about her grades and she loves hanging out with her best friend Bruno. (he’s just a friend, right?) She also happens to be Jersey City’s best Super Hero, Ms. Marvel.
When Ms. Marvel accidentally gains possession of an ancient treasure, she must keep the magical artifact from falling into the greedy hands of the Kingpin. From the posh world of collecting to the vibrant markets of Lahore, Kamala will stop at nothing to discover the truth, unwittingly putting those she loves in danger. A new adversary, also on the hunt for the treasure, makes Ms. Marvel grapple with her heritage and her beliefs.
384 pages, Hardcover
Published January 6, 2026
About the author
Saadia Faruqi
148 books503 followersSaadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American author, essayist and interfaith activist. She writes the children’s early reader series “Yasmin” published by Capstone and other books for children, including middle grade novels “A Place At The Table” (HMH/Clarion 2020) co-written with Laura Shovan, and “A Thousand Questions” (Harper Collins 2020). She has also written “Brick Walls: Tales of Hope & Courage from Pakistan” a short story collection for adults and teens. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry and prose, and was featured in Oprah Magazine in 2017 as a woman making a difference in her community. She resides in Houston, TX with her husband and children.
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January 21, 2026
Well done and lots of fun this was :)..
This author does a wonderful job with Ms. Marvel and the gang, (and a small cameo from another superhero I wouldn't mind reading a solo book on) and teaching some history in a wonderful way.
Added Lahore to my bucket list to hopefully visit some day ☺️.
The family moments in here were funny, beautiful, and annoying but you know they care moments.
Wouldn't mind Ms. Marvel being real at the moment. I think we'd get along too.
*depression affecting my reading this month more but doing my best to be easier on myself *
This author does a wonderful job with Ms. Marvel and the gang, (and a small cameo from another superhero I wouldn't mind reading a solo book on) and teaching some history in a wonderful way.
Added Lahore to my bucket list to hopefully visit some day ☺️.
The family moments in here were funny, beautiful, and annoying but you know they care moments.
Wouldn't mind Ms. Marvel being real at the moment. I think we'd get along too.
*depression affecting my reading this month more but doing my best to be easier on myself *
February 15, 2026
My fav. book of the year so far.. As a huge fan of Ms Marvel, Kamala Khan, I couldn’t wait to read this novel as it provided a different medium for us to enjoy Kamala’s story. It provided a deeper exploration into Kamala Khan herself, how she navigates the world as a daughter, sister, friend and Ms Marvel.
“Sometimes I feel like I’m just this kid with these big responsibilities and no clue at all”
It also took a greater look of the importance of family and friendship, despite how different we may be from each other, despite how frustrating they can be, family and true friends will always be by your side. How Kamala stays true to herself and her values despite being at crossroads between her own desires and what is right to her faith.
“If they stick by you, if they want to take care of you and protect you and spend time with you, that’s the biggest blessing you can have. More than any superhero powers, more than money, more than fame.”
In addition to the awesomeness that is Ms Marvel and seeing her embiggening powers light up the pages, I was captivated by the exploration of history that was cleverly intertwined in a superhero story. It was fantastic to read the truth and complexities behind colonialism, dictatorships and its effects even on modern times and generations learning their true lineage as well as asking questions such as: objects found in museums, acquired through colonial times - who do they truly belong to?
“If the Mughals taught me one thing, it’s that power is fleeting. Someone else always comes along with more guns, more weapons, more smarts…. But who you are, what you stand for, is never up for grabs.”
A fantastically well rounded book I highly recommend, it’s a story that definitely bridges gaps in the creative space and one I am excited to see on the Western bookshelves. I am truly grateful to Saadia Faruqi for writing this amazing book and I can’t wait for all Ms Marvel: Kamala Khan fans to read this as I’m sure they will enjoy it as much as I did.
“Sometimes I feel like I’m just this kid with these big responsibilities and no clue at all”
It also took a greater look of the importance of family and friendship, despite how different we may be from each other, despite how frustrating they can be, family and true friends will always be by your side. How Kamala stays true to herself and her values despite being at crossroads between her own desires and what is right to her faith.
“If they stick by you, if they want to take care of you and protect you and spend time with you, that’s the biggest blessing you can have. More than any superhero powers, more than money, more than fame.”
In addition to the awesomeness that is Ms Marvel and seeing her embiggening powers light up the pages, I was captivated by the exploration of history that was cleverly intertwined in a superhero story. It was fantastic to read the truth and complexities behind colonialism, dictatorships and its effects even on modern times and generations learning their true lineage as well as asking questions such as: objects found in museums, acquired through colonial times - who do they truly belong to?
“If the Mughals taught me one thing, it’s that power is fleeting. Someone else always comes along with more guns, more weapons, more smarts…. But who you are, what you stand for, is never up for grabs.”
A fantastically well rounded book I highly recommend, it’s a story that definitely bridges gaps in the creative space and one I am excited to see on the Western bookshelves. I am truly grateful to Saadia Faruqi for writing this amazing book and I can’t wait for all Ms Marvel: Kamala Khan fans to read this as I’m sure they will enjoy it as much as I did.
March 21, 2026
Good MG/lower YA book revolving around Mughal artifacts on display at a NJ art museum that get stolen. There’s a lot of discussion of who should really own objects that were stolen/taken/coercively bought, etc. from their cultural homes years ago. I think the author did a nice job of introducing those ideas at an age-appropriate level for the target age range. I haven’t seen the movie, but really enjoyed the Ms. Marvel series and it was nice to be back with those characters again.
If you’ve got younger kids in your life, we loved Saadia Faruqi’s Yasmin series. My middle schooler still refuses to part with her copies.
If you’ve got younger kids in your life, we loved Saadia Faruqi’s Yasmin series. My middle schooler still refuses to part with her copies.
April 12, 2026
So, I'm not a huge super hero fan- it's fun but not my huge interest- except Ms. Marvel! I love Ms. Marvel! A lot has to do with her culture and family life though. I love learning about Pakistani and Indian culture. I know so little and it is fascinating! This book does not dissapoint!
January 17, 2026
As someone who's been a huge fan of Ms. Marvel for a long time, I was so excited to read this one! This book is great for longtime Ms. Marvel and for people who don't know much about her; though it contains references to the comics (such as the iconic image of Kamala sitting on a streetlight), it is still completely accessible to people who have not read the comics.
I learned so much about colonialism, the Muhgal empire, and Pakistani culture from this book. Although it was a sweet and funny book, it was also educational and shed some light on topics I did not know much about. It was a superhero story, but also a look at culture and heritage, as well as a story of self-discovery. I appreciated how the book blended all of these things, because that's really what Kamala Khan is all about - yes, she's saving the world, but she's also learning about who she is and what it means to her to do the right thing.
My main complaints with the book were less with the writing and more with the editing (take this part of the review with a grain of salt: I got a copy of the book a few days before it was officially published, so I suppose it is possible I somehow got an advance copy that was not completely edited). The number of times Kamala "smiles sweetly," for example, obviously got past some editors, and on a few occasions the tenses were mixed up. But I tried not to nitpick too much and generally I would not say that the poor editing ruined the story, because the story was good.
In general, this is a great read for Ms. Marvel fans new and old and a solid edition to the Marvel canon. It's full of heart!
I learned so much about colonialism, the Muhgal empire, and Pakistani culture from this book. Although it was a sweet and funny book, it was also educational and shed some light on topics I did not know much about. It was a superhero story, but also a look at culture and heritage, as well as a story of self-discovery. I appreciated how the book blended all of these things, because that's really what Kamala Khan is all about - yes, she's saving the world, but she's also learning about who she is and what it means to her to do the right thing.
My main complaints with the book were less with the writing and more with the editing (take this part of the review with a grain of salt: I got a copy of the book a few days before it was officially published, so I suppose it is possible I somehow got an advance copy that was not completely edited). The number of times Kamala "smiles sweetly," for example, obviously got past some editors, and on a few occasions the tenses were mixed up. But I tried not to nitpick too much and generally I would not say that the poor editing ruined the story, because the story was good.
In general, this is a great read for Ms. Marvel fans new and old and a solid edition to the Marvel canon. It's full of heart!
May 22, 2026
5⭐
I unapologetically loved this book! It felt so quintessentially Kamala, true to her Marvel comic roots and was steeped in so much rich, cultural history. As a big fan of G Willow Wilson’s original run of Ms Marvel, this reminded me of reading those first issues, plucking an ordinary, dorky Muslim girl from Jersey City and thrusting her into the superhero world. I sensed very early on that this story was going to be great, and it did not let me down! It’s also very clear this book is written and well-cared for by an author from Kamala’s culture - the book at times feels more like a real historical recap than fictional revision and seamless incorporates Marvel characters and supernatural lore into an already deep cultural history. There is also a very deep, emotional arc that Kamala goes through in Lahore that was unexpectedly sweet and genuinely was one of the best parts of the book! Kamala and Bruro shippers will smile and fans of epic fights and world-traveling adventures will be happy as well. Alongside her family, friends and brand new characters, we even get Wilson Fisk and Kate Bishop added to the mix! Also, its cannon, Ms. Marvel is a Swiftie!!
I unapologetically loved this book! It felt so quintessentially Kamala, true to her Marvel comic roots and was steeped in so much rich, cultural history. As a big fan of G Willow Wilson’s original run of Ms Marvel, this reminded me of reading those first issues, plucking an ordinary, dorky Muslim girl from Jersey City and thrusting her into the superhero world. I sensed very early on that this story was going to be great, and it did not let me down! It’s also very clear this book is written and well-cared for by an author from Kamala’s culture - the book at times feels more like a real historical recap than fictional revision and seamless incorporates Marvel characters and supernatural lore into an already deep cultural history. There is also a very deep, emotional arc that Kamala goes through in Lahore that was unexpectedly sweet and genuinely was one of the best parts of the book! Kamala and Bruro shippers will smile and fans of epic fights and world-traveling adventures will be happy as well. Alongside her family, friends and brand new characters, we even get Wilson Fisk and Kate Bishop added to the mix! Also, its cannon, Ms. Marvel is a Swiftie!!
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March 11, 2026Kamala Khan is back in an adventurous book written by the awesome Faruqi that feels like reading another variation (in a good way, we need more of this!) of Warrior Girl Unearthed that discusses repatriation of materials from colonized areas to the colonized areas rather than in museums or the clutches of the colonizers.
Khan has a job to do other than be Ms. Marvel AND a regular NJ Muslim teen in high school. She now has to track down an artifact that has powers and trace it to the person who is holding on to it which is helped by the fact that she's visiting a sick family member in Lahore, taking Khan out of the US for a stint and meeting new friends and learning more about her culture while missing her friends stateside and the unfurling romance between Bruno and her. Memorable and full of voice.
Khan has a job to do other than be Ms. Marvel AND a regular NJ Muslim teen in high school. She now has to track down an artifact that has powers and trace it to the person who is holding on to it which is helped by the fact that she's visiting a sick family member in Lahore, taking Khan out of the US for a stint and meeting new friends and learning more about her culture while missing her friends stateside and the unfurling romance between Bruno and her. Memorable and full of voice.
January 27, 2026
Once again I am blown away by a Kamala Khan story. I loved getting to know more about her heritage and Pakistan. I took note of a few dishes mentioned and I wanna look them up because everything sounded delicious.
Side-characters stood out like Fahad Uncle and Maleeah(sp?) and Asaar. The end of the last fight was predictable but I didn’t mind.
Great story!
Side-characters stood out like Fahad Uncle and Maleeah(sp?) and Asaar. The end of the last fight was predictable but I didn’t mind.
Great story!
March 8, 2026
Was confused at first because the book doesn't follow every aspect of the TV show. Storyline was good but somewhat outdated by a few years (repatriation of stolen artifacts from colonized lands) and loved the historical facts.
Read more like a middle grade not YA novel as Kamala behaves like a younger child not a HS senior.
Read more like a middle grade not YA novel as Kamala behaves like a younger child not a HS senior.
January 15, 2026
A story about my fav superhero written by my fav author?! Ms. Marvel met and exceeded every expectation. A captivating plot, detailed villains, annoying brothers, all seeded in a story about the first desi Muslim superhero. This is a must read for all comic book and hero fans.
May 13, 2026
i loved seeing kamala like this! she's one of my favorite marvel characters and i think it was really interesting to learn more about pakistan's history. it did read a little bit young for me, but i think that helps make it approachable to both middle grade and ya readers.
January 10, 2026
This was a highly anticipated read for 2026 & I’m so happy it met my expectations x
May 21, 2026
3.75**
A really important introduction to repatriation efforts for children. (also, i love kamala)
A really important introduction to repatriation efforts for children. (also, i love kamala)
May 17, 2026
I loved this. Super fun, extremely heartfelt, and full of adventure. Marvel YA books rarely miss, and this is a great example of their quality. I really like Ms. Marvel, and I think this book does an even better job at featuring her and talents and capabilities than the MCU did.
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