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Nimona by ND Stevenson

6 reviews

auri_underthing's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I did like it, it was fun. But the drawing style kind of irked me. I feel sacrilegious saying this, but I liked the movie much better. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, and Child abuse

knightylight's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This story was a delight to explore, and ND Stevenson's art and storytelling is fun and unique. Nimoma and Ballister's friendship truly carry this story, and seeing their relationship grow is lovely. They're both funny and witty, but also just very hurt people who learn to find comfort in one another's friendship. The story does end on a bittersweet note, but doesn't leave you without hope either. I only wish there was more to read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Blood, Physical abuse, and Classism

Moderate: Vomit and Violence

Minor: Homophobia

angelfireeast24's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Violence, Torture, Physical abuse, Murder, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail

cozyreader9752's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, Physical abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, and Medical content

saintyeehaw's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Blood, Child abuse, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, and Ableism

emily_mh's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was such a great story! It had a fantastic plot premise and execution, and I loved the combination of medieval and futuristic elements it used for world building. It reminded me of the Astronights Island on Poptropica. The action sequence at the climax was simply incredible and completely engaging. I also loved the father-daughter relationship between Nimona and Ballister - Nimona herself made me laugh due to her bolshy personality. While it took some time for me to click with the art style, once I did I really enjoyed it. Finally, there was good character development for Ballister and Ambrosius, but I would have liked a slightly different ending to give Nimona more of an arc.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Blood, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Medical content, and Vomit

Minor: Ableism, Child death, and Death of parent