"[Stevenson's] voice is clear and precise, [his] drawings confident, [his] use of color growing in depth and assurance as the story progresses." -- New York Times "Over the course of the collected Nimona, it's possible to watch artist [ND] Stevenson blossom from a student to a superstar." -- NPR.org "Nimona, with all her flaws, breaks away completely from what women are allowed to be in popular fiction." -- Vanity Fair "Funny and vibrant, with wonderful energy in Stevenson's illustrations and a wicked wit in [his] storytelling." -- Slate Filled with memorable character that will delight teen readers. -- CNN "If you're going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Sharp visuals, a nifty amalgam of fantasy and science fiction elements, and relationships drawn with complexity, wit, and depth create a world worth returning to again and again.

" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "At its core, Nimona is a story of rescue. Each of the main characters rescue allies, friendships, the Kingdom, and ultimately, themselves. A vibrant solo work." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Nimona.is beautifully flawed and refreshingly unstereotypical in a book that is both darkly witty and surprisingly touching. And Nimona is a protagonist to both love and fear." -- The Horn Book "Those of you who haven't read Nimona yet are lucky, because you can buy the fantasy comic in book form instead of waiting for [ND] to post an update twice a week. Seriously, that wait was always excruciating.

" -- Kirkus Reviews "Graphic novel fans will finish the book in a gallop and then want to start right back at the first page." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) "[ND] Stevenson has a knack for capturing the humor and heart in a situation in just a few panels." -- Adelaide Advertiser "Awesome and adorable." -- Ryan North, author of Dinosaur Comics From its first panel, Nimona draws you into a narrative combining shark jokes, a shadowy institution and a startling amount of heart. So whether you're young or old, a comics newbie or a seasoned veteran, make the decision to explore the fantastical world Stevenson has created. You won't regret it. -- Paste Magazine.