Children from the island nation of Nubia have always been considered climate refugees in New York. In a world where environmental disasters strike frequently, the higher up you can go to escape the floods, the better. The world looks down on the mythical Nubia, but Nubia has been hiding powerful secrets. Zuberi, Uzochi, and Lencho all must work to discover the mystery behind hidden powers manifesting in the Nubian community. Nubia: The Awakening is an action-packed and glorious adventure! It would be perfect for fans of Black Panther.

Nubia is a story that deals with fantastic powers, racism (especially relating to climate change), and belonging to a community. One of my favorite parts was the powers that the children deal with and how they band together to figure them out. I hope to see more nuance and depth in the characters as the story continues. I’m curious to see what comes next for these characters and how they will fight for their community. Nubia: The Awakening is an enjoyable and action-packed adventure! Thank you to Omar Epps, Clarence A. Haynes, Delacorte Press, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.