Reviews tagging 'Hate crime'

Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney

17 reviews

robinks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

What a great addition to the superhero genre! This story tackles SO many important topics.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Violence, Homophobia, Blood, Body shaming, Alcohol, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Police brutality, Racism, and Transphobia

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Hate crime and Murder

alexruinspaperbacks's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

ANOTHER I BEG

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment and Hate crime

Moderate: Racism and Mass/school shootings

marsonmars's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mass/school shootings, Police brutality, Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Violence

bronsonmh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

I thought this was such a great graphic novel. I love the story of Wonder Woman's twin sister. Nubia is such a great main character and I love how this story takes place in current society and how L.L MckInney used it so that many people of color can be heard. To show the struggles, but also the love everyone can have for each other. How having this magical ability Nubia should be proud of who she is and how much of a big heart she has to do good in the world. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Homophobia, Hate crime, Mass/school shootings, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Transphobia

ehmannky's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I super hope that this becomes a long-running series because this was so good! I love that we got an origin story for a superhero that is rarely given the spotlight. I thought that the overall story, by showing the ways Nubia deals with racism from the police and classmates even as she literally saves the day and protects those around her, was powerful and heartbreaking. But McKinney also imbues the story with so much humor and nuance and warmth from Nubia's loved ones and the romance is so cute. 

Not only is the story powerful, but the art is so vibrant and wonderful. It's just a lot different than a lot of the graphic novels I've been reading lately. Juts an overall delight.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Gun violence, Bullying, Sexual assault, Racism, Physical abuse, Mass/school shootings, and Hate crime

Moderate: Blood, Sexism, Racial slurs, and Medical content

Minor: Murder, Child death, and Death

fungivibes's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Mass/school shootings, Police brutality, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Misogyny and Homophobia

melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Thank you to Netgalley and DC Entertainment for a digital arc of this graphic novel.

Nubia has grown up moving from town to town to avoid other's noticing her superpowers. As a Black girl, her and her moms know she would not be treated the way a superhero should be treated if she was revealed. When Nubia accidentally exposes herself once again, she has to make a choice--hide her true identity and leave her life here, or become the superhero she was always meant to be!

Meanwhile, her best friend is organizing a peaceful protest against the murder of a young Black person by police, and Nubia has to make a big choice...

This book was amazing from start to finish. It immediately gripped me with the fast-paced storyline, funny and real dialogue, and gorgeous illustrations. The messages throughout this book are completely necessary to today's world (and yesterday's) and it teaches a lot of important things. I'm so glad this book was made.

Please be careful before picking up this book, and read the content warnings, as it deals with very heavy and traumatic topics.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Homophobia, and Sexism

school shootings, protesting, robbery,