kiracanread
Written on Mar 29, 2020
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 * A Spring 2015 Indie Next List Pick The New York Times bestselling graphic novel sensation from Noelle Stevenson, based on her 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 Noelle 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.
- ISBN10 0062278231
- ISBN13 9780062278234
- Publish Date 12 May 2015 (first published 1 January 2015)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 6 January 2022
- Publish Country US
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Imprint Quill Tree Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 272
- Language English
Reviews
mrs_mander_reads
Written on Jun 29, 2019
writehollydavis
Written on Apr 20, 2019
chetofuor
Written on Mar 6, 2019
alindstadtcorbeax
Written on Apr 23, 2018
Amber (The Literary Phoenix)
Written on Mar 21, 2018
Nimona is this unapologetic, excited girl with totally unexplained superpowers. She's a shapeshifter, or a skin changer, or... well honestly who cares because Sir Blackheart's evil career needs some serious boosting and HERE COMES NIMONA.
This graphic novel is a really well thought-out story about a girl who is lost, two old friends forced by the Institution to be enemies, and a system in power too busy entertaining its own ideas to worry about its people. There's deep sentiment and delightful silliness in the panels. I really enjoyed it.
As a graphic novel, it's brief. The characters and world aren't really as well developed as in a novel. That said, for the little slice of life you get to see them, they're delightful. I certainly wish there were additional volumes, but Nimona is based on a webcomic. I love the characters' fears and struggles, and enjoyed trying to spot Nimona in various panels.
Many of the best scenes were "filler" - moments where Nimona is complaining about sardines in pizza or hiding in Blackhart's cape from a scary movie.
This was a great little book and a wholly recommend it. I don't typically pick up graphic novels, and this one is fantastic.
inlibrisveritas
Written on Apr 2, 2017
The first thing to note about Nimona, is that she is a bad guy…she loves to reek havoc and destruction and she’s quite good at turning a normal situation into one of chaos. She’s killed people and set fire to innocent people’s homes, but there is still something in her that makes her completely likable. She’s chaotic and goofy but she’s also dark and brooding. Getting to know her is equal parts hilarity and heartbreaking. Lord Blackheart is the nemesis of Sir Goldenloin, and he is particular in the way he opposes Goldenloin and the Institution. He has a code of ethics, but Nimona is the wrench in his plans. She helps me grow but also shows him when it’s too much. I love the odd balance between these two. They build a friendship that is heartfelt and connected but also teeters on the verge of shattering. Blackheart’s story is really pushed forward by her. I have to say I loved the fact that this book doesn’t focus just on a battle of good vs evil, but also goes into the gray areas where good can be evil and vice versa. We get to see villains painted in a good light and heroes in a bad, we get to see them fight against not only each other but themselves.
The art is pretty similar to Lumberjanes and even in its simplicity, it has a lot of emotion to it. I love the character designs for everyone and the weird wonderful mash-up of fantasy and science fiction!
I’m definitely a Noelle Stevenson fan now! Between this and Lumberjanes I have to say she’s particularly good at creating simple stories with tons of little heartfelt layers.
ellieroth
Written on Mar 18, 2016
Este año me he propuesto leer más novelas gráficas y hasta ahora voy bastante bien con mi meta. En el caso de Nimona, esta es la primera novela gráfica propiamente dicha que he leído, ya que es un libro de más de 100 páginas en la que todas son dibujadas. Al ser una novela, tenía un poco de temor que por ser básicamente dibujos y diálogos en nubes, no le encontraría mucho interés a la historia o que sentiría alguna especie de vacío de argumento ya que no hay explicación detallada mediante párrafos, felizmente no fue así y me devoré el libro en una tarde.
Nimona ha explotado mi mente, ha abierto mi interés a otro mundo de lectura, su historia está tan bien desarrollada, el estilo de Noelle Stevenson es perfecto para lo que mi cerebro estaba buscando en estos últimos meses. Nimona es la historia del villano Blackheart y su nueva secuaz Nimona, secuaz que es más sangrienta que el propio villano, ya que para todo la solución de Nimona es muerte. La adore desde que apareció.
En Nimona es difícil diferencia el bien del mal, héroes que a primera vista son los indiscutibles villanos y villanos que piensan mucho antes de actuar por miedo de lastimar a las personas.
El libro tiene un preciso sentido del humor y el romance... porque lo hay, es uno que quizá no esperabas y es precioso. Mi corazón dolía cada vez que algo malo podría pasar. Es tan bonito.
Nimona es un libro que voy a releer millones de veces, no sólo porque es rápido de leer, sino porque su historia me ha dejado totalmente fascinada, además tiene un final que es de infarto. Por ahí vi que la harían película, me da miedo eso porque la única manera en la que funcione bien, sería si la hacen en animación 2D, y si lo hacen así, automáticamente lo harán para niños, y por hacerlo "correcto para niños" es probable que le quiten cosas que hicieron a Nimona la experiencia maravillosa que para mi fue. Ojalá que no.
Si buscas algo diferente y espectacular, Nimona es la respuesta
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boghunden
Written on Jan 3, 2016
Chelsea
Written on Aug 17, 2015
1. This was my kind of humor. The shark? Hilarious.
2. I love how Nimona isn't necessarily "good". She loves to kill and is a little scary.
3. I liked that this story was about the villains. It was refreshing.
4. The plot was hilarious but intense too.
5. I really hope there's more to this story!