Gamora and Nebula: Sisters in Arms (Marvel Universe YA, #2)

by Mackenzi Lee

Jenny Frison (Illustrator)

The second book in the hit series from New York Times best-selling author Mackenzi Lee!

This three-book series explores the untapped potential and duality of heroism of popular characters in the Marvel Universe. The first book in the series, Loki: Where Mischief Lies, was an instant New York Times best seller and received two starred reviews!

Gamora arrives on Torndune―a once-lush planet that has been strip-mined for the power source beneath its surface―with a mission: collect the heart of the planet. She doesn''t know who sent her, why they want it, or even what the heart of a planet looks like. But as the right hand and daughter of Thanos, and one of the galaxy''s most legendary warriors, her job is not to ask questions. Her job is to do what she''s told, no matter the cost.

What she doesn''t know is that her sister, Nebula, is in hot pursuit. Nebula has followed Gamora to Torndune in hopes of claiming the planet''s heart first and shaming her sister as vengeance for the part she played in Nebula losing her arm. While Gamora falls in with a group of miners attempting to overthrow the tyrannical mining corporation that controls their lives, Nebula allies herself with the Universal Church of Truth, whose missionaries wait on every street corner to recruit more followers and tithes for the Matriarch. Both sisters hope their alliance will give them access to one of the massive diggers capable of drilling to the center of the planet.

But they closer they get to the heart of the planet―and to each other―the closer they get to uncovering the truth of what brought them there and the role they may unknowingly be playing in a twisted competition with galactic consequences. A competition they can never win . . . unless they learn to trust each other.

And trust is the biggest lie in the galaxy.

• ISBN10: 1368022251
• ISBN13: 9781368022255
• Publish Date: 1 June 2021
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Hyperion
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 400
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781368022255

Reviews

[Quirky Cat]

Gamora & Nebula: Sisters in Arms is the latest installment in Marvels hero series. The other notable addition to this series (so far) follows Loki, so you just know that this will be a fun ride! What made me so eager to pick up this read, in particular, is a combination of the characters (I adore Nebula) and the author – Mackenzi Lee.

The relationship between Gamora and Nebula has always been rocky – and that's putting it kindly. Their adoptive father was (and still is) always pitting them against one another to make them stronger (so he claims).

The end result? One daughter is his favorite, and both sisters tend to resent each other more often than not. Still, there are times when they can work together when their sisterly bond rises up and gets them through even the worst situations.

"Her father courts Death. He pulls her close and kisses her hair as he breathes deep her woody perfume."

Gamora & Nebula is everything that I had hoped for in this novel, and then some. It's fun, fast-paced, and puts two sisters through the wringer. It also ended up having at least one major pun, I've come to realize.

Moving on, I really did enjoy this read. I knew I would, given the characters we're talking about. To be clear – these are not the same exact versions we see in the movies or even the comics. By that, I mean that their history and personalities are the same, but their current events are open to change.

Then again, there will always be a constant element for these two powerful women. They will always be fighting. Fighting against one another. Fighting together. Fighting for their freedom, and for the right to love each other as sisters.

It's complicated and messy, and that is why we love them. All of that was so beautifully captured in Lee's writing; it was perfection. I also adore that she included Thanos' obsession (I'll give you three guesses). That was a nice touch and helped to show how messed up he is.

I could happily spend all day writing about these two characters. But I won't. Other than to say: I really hope that both sisters get a sequel and that we get a chance to see them happy. That's always my hope for these two (Nebula especially, that girl needs a win!).

Thanks to Disney Publishing and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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