Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Nimona by ND Stevenson

25 reviews

hales_1243's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Blood, War, Police brutality, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Confinement, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Vomit

james1star's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful reflective tense 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

This was a fun, fast paced read and I would recommend it. 

We’re following Nimona, a young shape shifter who wants to become the sidekick the the villain Lord Ballister Blackheart. Succeeding in this, they set out to uncover the dealings of the supposed goodies Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his crew at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics. As small battles become bigger, Nimona’s power and past are revealed as well as getting some backstory with her and other characters to how the feud began. I liked the queer representation in this graphic novel, the messages portrayed and was an enjoyable read. The artwork is good, I think I prefer it little less harsh (think heartstopper) but was still pleasing to look at. The  medieval and futuristic elements were intriguing but also confusing at times. Love to check out more by the author! 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence and Death of parent

sapphicbloom's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, and Death of parent

maverique's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

This is easily a 5-star book for me but nothing prepared me for

the major angst at the end of the book

. This is definitely a favourite now and I think I'm going to rewatch the movie for the 3rd time now lol

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Murder, Death, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Medical trauma and Torture

Minor: War, Death of parent, Violence, and Homophobia

talonsontypewriters's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Death, Murder, Confinement, Torture, Medical content, Ableism, Child abuse, Medical trauma, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, and Police brutality

Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Vomit, Child death, Death of parent, and Animal death

nikspandya's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.5

I read this after watching (and absolutely obsessing over) the movie! I read that it was very different from it's source material, so I treated the graphic novel as separate and I'm glad I did. It IS a completely different story and I really enjoyed it! I will say, the ending left me wanting a bit more, and that is quite similar to my opinion of the movie. The book is significantly less gay so just keep that in mind!

It was super fun seeing which pages in the book became scenes in the movie, even though the context wasn't always the same. All in all, I had a good time with this and recommend it!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Murder

Minor: Death of parent

wizardingwisteria's review against another edition

emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Vomit

Moderate: Blood and Torture

Minor: Child abuse

ran_sophia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I was feeling really good after reading the book.  The book has very unusual and untypical artwork for me.  Which is really beautiful.  The story is also very unique, and I enjoyed it very much.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Gaslighting, Bullying, and Ableism

Minor: Classism, Homophobia, and Death of parent

cinnamonghostie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, War, Violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Blood, Gore, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Vomit

takarakei's review against another edition

adventurous 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

"good" vs "evil" but the lines are blurred. Medieval plus futuristic, with magic! 
Text was a bit small to read. Ending felt a bit abrupt, although I did like the epilogue.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Death

Moderate: Confinement, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment