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"[Stevenson''s] voice is clear and precise, [his] drawings confident, [his] use of color growing in depth and assurance as the story progresses." -- New York Times "Over the course of the collected Nimona, it''s possible to watch artist [ND] Stevenson blossom from a student to a superstar." -- NPR.org ''Nimona, with all her flaws, breaks away completely from what women are allowed to be in popular fiction.'' -- Vanity Fair "Funny and vibrant, with wonderful energy in Stevenson''s illustrations and a wicked wit in [his] storytelling." -- Slate Filled with memorable character that will delight teen readers. -- CNN ''If you''re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one.'' -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ''Sharp visuals, a nifty amalgam of fantasy and science fiction elements, and relationships drawn with complexity, wit, and depth create a world worth returning to again and again.'' -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) ''At its core, Nimona is a story of rescue. Each of the main characters rescue allies, friendships, the Kingdom, and ultimately, themselves... A vibrant solo work.'' -- School Library Journal (starred review) ''Nimona...is beautifully flawed and refreshingly unstereotypical in a book that is both darkly witty and surprisingly touching. And Nimona is a protagonist to both love and fear.'' -- The Horn Book "Those of you who haven''t read Nimona yet are lucky, because you can buy the fantasy comic in book form instead of waiting for [ND] to post an update twice a week. Seriously, that wait was always excruciating." -- Kirkus Reviews ''Graphic novel fans will finish the book in a gallop and then want to start right back at the first page.'' -- Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books (starred review) "[ND] Stevenson has a knack for capturing the humor and heart in a situation in just a few panels." -- Adelaide Advertiser ''Awesome and adorable.'' -- Ryan North, author of Dinosaur Comics From its first panel, Nimona draws you into a narrative combining shark jokes, a shadowy institution and a startling amount of heart. So whether you''re young or old, a comics newbie or a seasoned veteran, make the decision to explore the fantastical world Stevenson has created. You won''t regret it. -- Paste Magazine ...
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"Filled with memorable character that will delight teen readers." - CNN
"From its first panel, Nimona draws you into a narrative combining shark jokes, a shadowy institution and a startling amount of heart. So whether you're young or old, a comics newbie or a seasoned veteran, make the decision to explore the fantastical world Stevenson has created. You won't regret it." - Paste Magazine
"At its core, Nimona is a story of rescue. Each of the main characters rescue allies, friendships, the Kingdom, and ultimately, themselves... A vibrant solo work." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"Sharp visuals, a nifty amalgam of fantasy and science fiction elements, and relationships drawn with complexity, wit, and depth create a world worth returning to again and again." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Nimona, with all her flaws, breaks away completely from what women are allowed to be in popular fiction." - Vanity Fair
"[Stevenson's] voice is clear and precise, [his] drawings confident, [his] use of color growing in depth and assurance as the story progresses." - New York Times
"Over the course of the collected Nimona, it's possible to watch artist [ND] Stevenson blossom from a student to a superstar." - NPR.org
"Graphic novel fans will finish the book in a gallop and then want to start right back at the first page." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
"[ND] Stevenson has a knack for capturing the humor and heart in a situation in just a few panels." - Adelaide Advertiser
"Awesome and adorable." - Ryan North, author of Dinosaur Comics
"Funny and vibrant, with wonderful energy in Stevenson's illustrations and a wicked wit in [his] storytelling." - Slate
"If you're going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Nimona...is beautifully flawed and refreshingly unstereotypical in a book that is both darkly witty and surprisingly touching. And Nimona is a protagonist to both love and fear." - The Horn Book
