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Nimona is the New York Times bestselling graphic novel sensation from ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic. Kirkus says, “If you’re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one.”

Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from ND Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel has been hailed by critics and fans alike as the arrival of a “superstar” talent (NPR.org).

Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are.

But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.

Indies Choice Book of the Year * National Book Award Finalist * New York Times Bestseller * New York Times Notable Book * Kirkus Best Book * School Library Journal Best Book * Publishers Weekly Best Book * NPR Best Book * New York Public Library Best Book * Chicago Public Library Best Book

Fans of ND Stevenson's beloved and bestselling Nimona won't want to miss his moving memoir-in-pictures, The Fire Never Goes Out, featuring short essays, mini-comics, and photographs that span eight eventful years in ND's young adult life.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quill Tree Books; Illustrated edition (May 12, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062278223
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062278227
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN350L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.66 x 9 inches
Reviewer: Soaring Claws
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Unexpected
Review: I just received my copy of Nimona in the mail earlier tonight and have already devoured it in its entirety. It's not what I expected, but in all of the best ways.For some background, my recent avalanche of purchases of girl-centric comics was inspired by the Kickstarter for the anthology, Valor. Valor is, in short, amazing. The idea was to get together a bunch of comics and stories written by women featuring diverse girls kicking butt. And in that aspect, it succeeded wonderfully. However, due to the short nature of the pieces, it's hard to really develop a story. So I went seeking other fun girl power stories to share with the children (and adults, because comics are awesome) in my life.I couldn't be happier with Nimona. First of all, the entire story is contained in this hefty (at least for a comic/graphic novel) volume. There is enough story to really get a feel for the characters and their individual struggles, as well as the world that they live in. Nimona is not your typical protagonist. She's cheeky and likes to annoy her boss and often throws herself into bad situations for the fun of it. She has dark secrets and often makes the wrong decisions. She isn't concerned with the "rules" of being a villain. Her dialogue with Blackheart (and really all of the dialogue) is snappy and goofy and had me laughing out loud. The whole story is both hilarious and touching, even heartrending at times.So as an adult, definitely a must buy. For kids, I'd leave that to parent discretion. WARNINGS: Nimona is a smart story that doesn't pull punches. The characters are flawed individuals, and when the protagonists are villains, that often means that someone gets killed. There is also a certain running gag with names of heroes, particularly Sir Goldenloin and Sir Girthrod, and one joking news story about whether Sir Goldenloin's codpiece is overcompensation.

Reviewer: Toinette
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A fun and surprising read.
Review: This was a fun and surprising read. The pages pop and the story pulls you in. The concept of a side-kick wannabe seeking out a villain to minion for is only the beginning of this multilayered story. I thought I’d seen it all but was so glad to be wrong when reading this book.The first thing that pulled me into this fantasy world, aside from the characters, was the blending of science and magic. This gothic-like society has some pretty high tech devices available to both sides of good and bad, but it’s definitely the magic that steals the show.Then there’s the frenemy/bromance between the two main male characters. No spoilers here, but I like both of these characters, even when they are being bad.Then there’s the titular character of Nimona. She’s a strong and powerful female lead with flaws and complexity galore. She’s probably the best troubled teen character I’ve read in a fantasy, in the past few years.This story packs in a lot of action, intensity, and emotion, but there are some sweet and funny moments along the way. The simplistic drawings allow the reader to focus on the story without being pulled away until a slight change of color signifies something important. The writing and drawing styles compliment each other well to deliver a story, I can’t imagine being told any other way.This book will likely become one of my yearly re-reads. Highly recommended to fans of YA Fantasy, Sci-fantasy, and Sword and Sorcery graphic novels.

Reviewer: Marie the Foxy
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lovely story but the movie version is much better
Review: I love the story, Nimona is spunky and cute. However I do have some criticisms on the book, the ending was really depressing, and it doesn't do a very good job of explaining who the characters are, it sorta just jumps you into the middle of a story where you have to figure out who they are.This book was later turned into a movie on Netflix in 2023, the movie is much much better. The story was revised and improved, the art in the movie is phenomenal, and the movie's climax and ending is both heart wrenching and heart warming.That's not to say I wouldn't recommend the book, just know that it feels like a rough draft of the movie.

Reviewer: Valerii
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Short and sweet!
Review: I really liked the characters and the fact that their (in truth tragic) backstories weren’t made soppy or given as an excuse for everything they do. The art was super dynamic, which gave a real shine to all the fight sequences. The story is somewhat open-ended, but otherwise has a satisfying conclusion, although I would have been over the moon if there was at least one more sequel. It’s one of those stories that you like so much you actually dread finishing it - you get so attached that it leaves a hole inside of you, a vague longing upon reaching the end.As a side note, I am not usually the romance fan, but I kinda wish there was at least one kiss. Come on, all the build up for some chaste hugging?? It’s not actually an issue - the main story is quite solid and as a result captivating - just a little something I felt the characters in question (and the readers) deserved.

Reviewer: Cryptid Kris
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Completely different story from the movie, a good story in its own right!
Review: If you came to get more of the movie characters, sorry friend 🙁 they’re all completely different, and the story is different too. BUT this is an incredible story in its own right! Very interesting, touches on a different set of issues. There are also some familiar story beats!To avoid spoilers, I enjoyed the plot a lot. The ending kind of saddened me, but I could see why it was probably for the best. Everyone needs therapy.I enjoy the art style, and the jokes are my favorite! A fun read. I got through all of it in one evening, which I haven’t done in years!Overall, 10/10, good book; the only problem is that there isn’t more!

Reviewer: Stella Gonzalez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The story may seem fit for a child, but it has so many more nuances than one might think. It is a lighthearted, yet dark and with adult messages. It's a simple, but captivating story and the art work just enhances this aspect. It's just a beautiful story, and you can see the love and hardwork placed into this book. One of my favourite reads. ( very different from the movie, which is also great)

Reviewer: Yocelin C
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Me encantó la película y más aún la novela gráfica, llegó bien embalada y protegida.Gracias.

Reviewer: Neylane
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Nimona é uma hq grandiosa, com personagens complexos e uma trama cheia de boas reviravoltas, além da arte linda. N. D. Stevenson conquistou o coração de muitos leitores com essa história, e comigo não foi diferente.Pelo grande sucesso do quadrinho alguns anos atrás, eu estava com altas expectativas, e é muito bom poder dizer que elas foram alcançadas, e até superadas em certos pontos. A trama foi se desenvolvendo de modo que chegou numa parte que eu simplesmente não queria parar de ler, e quando acabou fiquei querendo mais.A história lida principalmente com a dicotomia entre o bem e o mal, o vilão e o herói, o certo e o errado. Uma narrativa que começa simples e vai se intensificando com o passar das páginas. Com certeza é daquelas que a gente não esquece fácil, e eu vou ficar de olho nos projetos do autor, que já se tornou um favorito.

Reviewer: Huapo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Parfait

Reviewer: M. Cabada
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Es una genial historia, una vez que lo has leído lo quieres leer otra vez.