Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.

Where does Nimona take place?

Nimona is set in a mash-up of time periods, swords, and cellphones coexisting in a kingdom peopled by different races to make the story more universal. It follows the adventures of supervillain Ballister Blackheart and his shapeshifter sidekick, Nimona, as they fight the evil Institution.

Is Nimona appropriate for middle school?

There's plenty of violent action in Nimona, but it's generally cartoonish, bloodless, and not likely to upset sensitive readers.