Nimona arrives on the doorstep of the kingdom's biggest villain, Lord Ballister Blackheart, and announces that she is going to be his sidekick. Nimona is a shapeshifter, and she is eager to do whatever it takes to bring down the establishment, sometimes too eager. Blackheart wants to expose the kingdom's villainy without hurting anyone, but Nimona is delighted to kill and maim to make sure evil wins. With Nimona's exubert and deadly assistance, Blackheart's projects have been more successful. Therefore, the kingdom sends their hero, Sir Ambrosious Goldenloin, to defeat them. Goldenlion and Blackheart are former best friends, and it was Goldenloin's betrayal that turned Blackheart evil. Treachery awaits and laughs abound. This web comic turned graphic novel is brilliant! Confident and bloodthirsty, Nimona is also an innocent with a tragic past. For example, she is fine with shapeshifting and killing anyone in her way, but she is terrified of zombie movies. The complicated relationship between our villain and hero is silly and serious. After almost killing each other in a battle, they meet for drinks and share secrets. I was entranced by this imaginative and impressive debut from Stevenson. I can only hope she has more stories to share. Highly recommended!
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
Nimona arrives on the doorstep of the kingdom's biggest villain, Lord Ballister Blackheart, and announces that she is going to be his sidekick. Nimona is a shapeshifter, and she is eager to do whatever it takes to bring down the establishment, sometimes too eager. Blackheart wants to expose the kingdom's villainy without hurting anyone, but Nimona is delighted to kill and maim to make sure evil wins. With Nimona's exubert and deadly assistance, Blackheart's projects have been more successful. Therefore, the kingdom sends their hero, Sir Ambrosious Goldenloin, to defeat them. Goldenlion and Blackheart are former best friends, and it was Goldenloin's betrayal that turned Blackheart evil. Treachery awaits and laughs abound. This web comic turned graphic novel is brilliant! Confident and bloodthirsty, Nimona is also an innocent with a tragic past. For example, she is fine with shapeshifting and killing anyone in her way, but she is terrified of zombie movies. The complicated relationship between our villain and hero is silly and serious. After almost killing each other in a battle, they meet for drinks and share secrets. I was entranced by this imaginative and impressive debut from Stevenson. I can only hope she has more stories to share. Highly recommended!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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