I received a free eARC copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

Nubia: Real One is a DC Comics young adult graphic novel featuring Wonder Woman’s twin sister by author L.L. McKinney and artist Robyn Smith. The story focuses on Nubia’s life as a teenager dealing with school violence, racial inequality, and other issues many young people of color face today.

The story begins outside a gas station convenience store where Nubia and her friends Jason and LaQuisha are hanging out discussing what they want to do during their upcoming summer vacation. They have no idea how exciting their summer vacation, especially for Nubia, is going to turn out to be. While they are talking, a boy named Oscar who Nubia has a crush on goes into the store. Nubia’s friends take off in hopes that it’ll force Nubia to talk with Oscar. Little does Nubia know, this is where her adventure begins.

The graphic novel is written by fan favorite young adult author L.L. McKinney. McKinney is an advocate for equality and inclusion in written works. This is her first novel with DC Comics and it does not disappoint. She creates a world that is very real and not much different from our own. She does not shy away from the racism, violence, and inequality that people of color face.

I highly recommend Nubia: Real One to anyone who would like to learn a little more about Wonder Woman’s twin sister. The story is very inspirational and can teach us all a lot about what it means to grow up in a world with so much racial inequality. After reading this graphic novel, I definitely want to read more about Nubia!

My full review can be found here: thegeekiary.com/meet-wonder-womans-twin-sister-nubia-real-one-graphic-novel-review/92515