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Nubia: Real One by Robyn Smith, L.L. McKinney
4.5
challenging emotional hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Honestly, DC is really nailing it with these YA graphic novels, for the most part. And their middle grade ones! It's such a great way to get tweens and teens back into reading comics. This one might be my favorite so far! We get Nubia's backstory and her connection to Wonder Woman and I would love for more of this story to get told.

What I loved about this is the way it examines how society perceives people of color who have power. Nubia is afraid to show her power because people (especially the police) will fear her and think of her as dangerous. There are a lot of important race conversations in this book and everyone should start it for that, but stay for the great characters and fantastic art.

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