"Filled with memorable character that will delight teen readers." - CNN
"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
“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)
“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)
“Nimona, with all her flaws, breaks away completely from what women are allowed to be in popular fiction.” - Vanity Fair
“[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
“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
“Funny and vibrant, with wonderful energy in Stevenson’s illustrations and a wicked wit in [his] storytelling.” - Slate
“If you’re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one.” - Kirkus Reviews (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