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Nubia: Real One

L.L. McKinney
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Nubia: Real One

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021

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L.L. McKinney

Nubia: Real One

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

207

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

United States • Contemporary

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney follows Nubia, a teenager with extraordinary abilities navigating adolescence and social justice challenges. She grapples with her identity and the expectations set upon her while striving to make a difference in her community. This graphic novel explores themes of empowerment and resilience.

Inspirational

Challenging

Emotional

Hopeful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.5

3,506 ratings

87%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney has been praised for its fresh storytelling and diverse representation in the superhero genre. Readers appreciate its engaging narrative and strong social commentary. Criticisms focus on pacing issues and predictability in the plot. Overall, it is celebrated for its empowering lead character and relevant themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Nubia: Real One?

A reader who enjoys Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney likely appreciates diverse superhero stories, values social justice themes, and is aged 13-18. Fans of Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson and The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas will likely find this graphic novel engaging for its empowering message and relatable protagonist.

4.5

3,506 ratings

87%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

207

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

United States • Contemporary

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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