omletacat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
afro8921's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It’s the right mix sci for and Nigerian culture. The main character is a twelve year old girl who is a brilliant robotocist tasked with building a robot that will stop the dreaded doomfist from rising to power. I loved the adventure and the realistic friendships in the story. Perfect for fans of Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor.
mgmiddlebrooks's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
wilshires1's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a cute story. I’m 34, so I was worried it would be too “teen” for me, but it was just right. Orisa is my main tank, and she’s an awesome Overwatch character in general. Being able to read her dialogue and see her emotes in my mind while reading was a real treat that made me smile many times.
littleredh00ds's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Very sweet and endearing! I don’t think I am the target audience but I appreciated the narrative and learning more about the lore of Overwatch!
capesandcovers's review against another edition
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.
tinysongstress's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
bearoffolkvangr's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a massive overwatch fan so I'm biased. I loved the lore and world building I hope this is the start of many more Overwatch books.