Nimona
Book - 2015 | First edition
0062278231
9780062278227
0062278223


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Nimona, a young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy, and Lord Ballister Blackheart, a villain with a vendetta, set out to prove that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his friends are not the heroes everyone thinks they are, but Lord Blackheart soon realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mys... Read More »
Nimona, a young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy, and Lord Ballister Blackheart, a villain with a vendetta, set out to prove that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his friends are not the heroes everyone thinks they are, but Lord Blackheart soon realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mys... Read More »
Middle School graphic novel ebook.
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 bu... Read More »

Every evil super genius needs a sidekick like Nimona! The art is delightful, and enhances the writing perfectly. This may make you snort-laugh more than a few times.
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Add Age Suitabilityleileileeculham thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 9 and 99
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What do you mean there are rules? Why would you follow the rules? Isn't that the whole point of being a villain? That you don't follow the rules?
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Add a SummaryEver since Lord Ballister was in freak incident that left him disgraced and with a mechanical hand, he swore vengeance on Lord Goldenstein, his former best friend (now rival) who caused the incident. Ballister has since taken on the role of the kingdom villain, and spends his time committing petty crimes. But everything changes when the rambunctious Nimona shows up to his lair and declares herself his sidekick. She’s reckless and unafraid to kill, a drastic departure from Ballister’s more gentlemanly way of villainy. But she also has mysterious shape-shifting powers that come in handy! Together Ballister and Nimona stumble upon a dark conspiracy hiding right within the kingdom, and vow to take out the real bad guys. But Nimona’s past holds a dark secret, one that may affect the entire kingdom...

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Add a CommentThis is actually one of my favorite graphic novels. It’s funny, irreverent, and puts a whole new spin on the fantasy Good vs Evil genre. The art is adorable and there are several just truly breath-taking, emotional scenes that’ll make you sniffle. Such an amazing book.
Funny, mildly touching, and great storytelling overall.
Noelle Stevenson is known in my household as the writer/creator of Lumberjanes and the creator/show-runner of the new She-Ra series on Netflix, although we were not aware of her involvement with the latter until well after show viewing. Nimona predates both of these, created at Stevenson's ripe old age of her early 20's. It shows off Stevenson's storytelling prowess and talent at producing emotional beats. The artwork is not superb, but it is adequate, and particularly effective in emphasizing emotions through body posture (especially the hunched-over, arms hung limply mode of dejection). There is some great comedic timing also ("I'm a shark!"). My then-8-year-old daughter read it before I did, more than once, and thought it was terrific.
Nimona started great with the comedic aspect and villainous viewpoint. Blackheart and Goldenlion are the true leads of the book. I love how the author is teasing the relationship between the two characters but not acknowledging it since to cater to younger audiences.
The ending however is melodramatic (I love the evil dragon scene though haha)
Anyway if you want an easy read and fun to read book, I recommend Nimona.
Nimona - I love her. I actually laughed out loud throughout this graphic novel. I do hope more Nimona novels come someday, because what amazing characters!
What starts out as a seemingly light-hearted, witty camaraderie story about villains and sidekicks soon turns into a darker and more action-packed science-fantasy tale! This was a great comic filled with everything needed to keep things fresh and interesting. I loved the character dynamics and seeing everyone evolve and mature during the course of the story. The humor was great, and the adorable artwork was an absolute plus. This is one book I wish I could forget, just so I can experience it all over again. SPOILER: the ending might not wrap things up as tightly as some may want, but it is still a lovely ending in my opinion.
funny, npr
I don't normally read fantasy novels, so this one surprised me. I enjoyed the portrayal of the characters--especially Nimona, of course. She presents a challenge for Blackheart, who despite being a supervillain, is not as evil as he may seem. I enjoyed reading about the complicated relationship between Blackheart and Goldenloin and the way it progressed from childhood to adulthood. I recommend this book to everyone, especially those who enjoy fantasy.
This is the kind of book I'd want my kids to read.
Nimona is such a fun romp through a beautiful mash-up of science fiction and fantasy tropes. The fast pacing and distinct art style, as well as the moral ambiguity of most of the characters, makes this a unique offering for teen audiences. Nimona, the title character, is such an enthusiastic, complicated, powerful young lady creature. And her relationship with Ballister Blackheart, this world's Dr. Horrible, is endearing and nuanced and oh so heart-breaking. I had a few minor quibbles with the ending (and most of the choices there were likely made because this is a novel meant for younger audiences). Overall, if you're looking for a humorous adventure that gets surprisingly deep, don't skip out on this tome. It is a fab introduction to Stevenson's work.
This was a great graphic novel, even better that it was standalone which is rare. The story was easy to follow and kept me on my feet. The characters were lovable and I wanted to see where they were going next. Overall, this graphic novel would be appropriate for children, teens and adults.