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A review by capesandcovers
The Hero of Numbani (Overwatch #1), Volume 1 by Nicky Drayden
5.0
This book was an absolute delight to read, and a wonderful addition to the Overwatch lore. The Hero of Numbani is a middle grade novel following Efi, a twelve-year-old creative genius, who decides to use her love of robotics to try to save her beloved city.
I found out about this book pretty recently, and am SO happy that I managed to snag an ARC of it for review. I'm not usually a huge fan of middle grade novels, and I'm glad to say this was an exception. Not only did it hold up to what I had hoped for, but it easily surpassed my expectations. Orisa is one of my mains, and to finally see her and Efi get the more complete backstory they deserved was delightful.
Drayden did an excellent job of incorporating the in game lore from the maps and character lines, along with the additional digital lore, to create a story that blends seamlessly with the current canon. She brought Numbani to life, drawing the reader into a vibrant and hopeful part of the Overwatch world. She also had another Overwatch character (besides Doomfist) make an awesome appearance in it, which was a fun surprise for fans.
I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a good middle grade novel, especially if they're into video games or a superhero fan. Old fans of Overwatch will love this book and the new lore that comes with it, and new fans will love it enough to try to pick up the game.
I found out about this book pretty recently, and am SO happy that I managed to snag an ARC of it for review. I'm not usually a huge fan of middle grade novels, and I'm glad to say this was an exception. Not only did it hold up to what I had hoped for, but it easily surpassed my expectations. Orisa is one of my mains, and to finally see her and Efi get the more complete backstory they deserved was delightful.
Drayden did an excellent job of incorporating the in game lore from the maps and character lines, along with the additional digital lore, to create a story that blends seamlessly with the current canon. She brought Numbani to life, drawing the reader into a vibrant and hopeful part of the Overwatch world. She also had another Overwatch character (besides Doomfist) make an awesome appearance in it, which was a fun surprise for fans.
I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a good middle grade novel, especially if they're into video games or a superhero fan. Old fans of Overwatch will love this book and the new lore that comes with it, and new fans will love it enough to try to pick up the game.