Diana Prince must confront two formidable foes, Max Lord and The Cheetah, to save humanity from a world of its own making. Diana, living incognito in the 1980s while curating artifacts at the Smithsonian, has embraced her full powers but maintains a low profile. Her quiet existence is shattered by the emergence of Max Lord and the transformation of her friend Barbara Minerva into The Cheetah. To protect humankind, Diana must step into the spotlight, drawing upon her wisdom, strength, and courage to battle these new threats and prove her enduring heroism.

This junior novelization adapts the narrative of the Wonder Woman 1984 film, offering a direct retelling of its plot. The story focuses on Diana Prince's efforts to protect humanity from the machinations of Max Lord and the transformed Barbara Minerva, The Cheetah. It highlights Diana's internal struggle between maintaining a quiet life and embracing her role as a global hero. The inclusion of color stills from the movie aims to enhance the reader's connection to the cinematic experience.