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Nimona by ND Stevenson
4.0

This graphic novel was great! I really enjoyed the story quite a bit.

I liked the tongue-in-cheek nature of this novel, and how it turns fantasy and fairy tale tropes on their heads. The world seems to be very much medieval Europe in setting with kings, peasants, knights, etc. But then we also have television, technology, computers, message boards...all things that bring it into a more modern time period. The result is a quirky, somewhat silly setting.

I liked Nimona and Blackheart's relationship. He is completely exasperated by her, yet truly feels a deep affection for her as the story goes on.

I wish the relationship between Ambrosius and Ballister had been a little more fleshed out or had a little more satisfying payoff, but still enjoyed the hints at their backstory and relationship.

Overall, I really liked this and want to pick up something else by this author soon.