I found this softcover in this Little Free Library in Merrimack NH while dropping off some books of my own, and nabbed it for another release copy.

It's based on the author's webcomic about an eager young shapeshifter who goes to work for a supervillain. I'm a big fan of the Evil Overlord List, and was amused at the many nods to it here, usually in the form of Nimona trying to use the list to get something done and Lord Blackheart (yeah, good villain name, right?) sticking to the "Noble Villain with Honored Adversary" tropes even when it means he's going to lose (again).

It becomes clear that Blackheart and said adversary - a handsome blond knight named Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin (!) - have a history, and seem to have strong feelings for each other even though they're convinced the other is completely wrong. Nimona rolls her eyes at all this - she'd be a strong proponent of "Why don't you just shoot him" - but eventually figures a few things out about the way Blackheart does business.

Nimona herself has secrets, hinted at at first and eventually revealed in all their horror. Will she and Blackheart remain a team? Will they ever triumph over Goldenloin - or will it turn out that the "good guys" have some dark secrets too?

A lot of fun, and with a surprisingly touching character-arc as the story progresses. Very enjoyable!

[There's a TV Tropes page on the series, with some entertaining tidbits. Edited to add: there's an audiobook now; see the Audible listing here!]

Guidelines for safely visiting and stocking Little Free Libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic, from the LFL site here.

I left this book in the Little Free Library on this beautiful day; hope someone enjoys it!

[See other recent releases in MA here.]

*** Released for the 2021 LGBTQ+ Pride challenge. ***

*** Released for the 2021 Allergic to A challenge. ***