Shapeshifter Nimona becomes the unlikely sidekick of supervillian Lord Ballister Blackheart. Their goal is to take down at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics and their appointed hero, Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, Blackhearts former best friend and boyfriend.
Publisher’s Description:
Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren’t the heroes everyone thinks they are.
But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona’s powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.
Genre: Fantasy and Science Fiction
Representation:
Gender:
Cis girls: Nimona
Cis boys: Lord Ballister Blackheart, Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin
Sexuality:
Blackheart and Goldenlion have a relationship, but neither of their sexualities are explicitly stated.
Romantic Orientation:
Not mentioned in the book. Presumed to be the same as the characters’ sexual orientation.
Race/Ethnicity:
White: Lord Ballister Blackheart, Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, Nimona
Disability:
Lord Ballister Blackheart has a metal arm to replace the one lost in battle.
Location: Futuristic Medieval kingdom
Trigger Warnings: Homophobia/Homomisia, Torture, Violence.
Other notes: This entry was written by Sarah Olson. Follow Sarah on Instagram @pixie_librarian
Ownvoices: Artist and author is queer.