Rating: 5/5
I'm really glad I took a chance on reading this book. I wasn't terribly impressed with the creator's other work that I read, Lumberjanes, and I'm not a big webcomic reader. Even in collected editions like this, I feel like they don't flow quite as nicely as other graphic novels.
This story follows Nimona, a young woman that is also a shapeshifter, as she becomes the apprentice to the villain, Lord Blackheart. The idea that the heroine would side with the bad guy is a nice change of pace. Even though he considers himself the villain, he follows some rules of conduct that actually help make his side of the story believable. Together they attempt to bring down the Institute of Law Enforcement, a.k.a. the good guys.
There is a quirkiness to the book that keeps it fun even as things get serious. Nimona has a great personality and is able to bring Lord Blackheart out of his shell. This touches on right and wrong, friendship, and standing up for what you believe in. Despite the backdrop of knights and magic, there are modern elements to the story. This could be jarring for those that aren't expecting it, but it works quite well for the setting.
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