Nubia: Real One
Nubia: Real One
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021
Book Brief
Beta207
Novel • Fiction
United States • Contemporary
2021
YA
14-18 years
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
3,506 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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 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.
3,506 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
207
Novel • Fiction
United States • Contemporary
2021
YA
14-18 years
We’re just getting started
Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!