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Storm: Dawn of a Goddess
Before she was the super hero Storm of Marvel's X-Men, she was Ororo of Cairo—a teenaged thief on the streets of Egypt, until her growing powers catch the eye of a villain who steals people's souls.
Few can weather the storm.
As a thief on the streets of Cairo, Ororo Munroe is an expert at blending in—keeping her blue eyes low and her white hair beneath a scarf. Stealth is her specialty . . . especially since strange things happen when she loses control.
Lately, Ororo has been losing control more often, setting off sudden rainstorms and mysterious winds . . . and attracting dangerous attention. When she is forced to run from the Shadow King, a villain who steals people's souls, she has nowhere to turn to but herself. There is something inside her, calling her across Africa, and the hidden truth of her heritage is close enough to taste.
But as Ororo nears the secrets of her past, her powers grow stronger and the Shadow King veers closer and closer. Can she outrun the shadows that chase her? Or can she step into the spotlight and embrace the coming storm?
Few can weather the storm.
As a thief on the streets of Cairo, Ororo Munroe is an expert at blending in—keeping her blue eyes low and her white hair beneath a scarf. Stealth is her specialty . . . especially since strange things happen when she loses control.
Lately, Ororo has been losing control more often, setting off sudden rainstorms and mysterious winds . . . and attracting dangerous attention. When she is forced to run from the Shadow King, a villain who steals people's souls, she has nowhere to turn to but herself. There is something inside her, calling her across Africa, and the hidden truth of her heritage is close enough to taste.
But as Ororo nears the secrets of her past, her powers grow stronger and the Shadow King veers closer and closer. Can she outrun the shadows that chase her? Or can she step into the spotlight and embrace the coming storm?
304 pages, Hardcover
First published June 4, 2024
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Tiffany D. Jackson
20books8,885followersTiffany D. Jackson is the New York Times Bestselling author of YA novels including the Coretta Scott King � John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning Monday’s Not Coming, the NAACP Image Award-nominated Allegedly, Let Me Hear A Rhyme, and her 2020 title GROWN. She received her bachelor of arts in film from Howard University, her master of arts in media studies from the New School, and has over a decade in TV/Film experience. The Brooklyn native is a lover of naps, cookie dough, and beaches, currently residing in the borough she loves, most likely multitasking.
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January 13, 2025
Not the Storm you're going to find in this origin story.
This was a fun very much YA-geared audioread for me, the author did a good job stitching together and updating the tortured continuity of Ororo Munroe's comic book origins. I was pleasantly surprised by the middle portion in which but the strongest segment, for me anyway, was the guidance and mentorship she receives in rural Kenya that allows her to truly come into her own and understand her roots.
Recommended for X-Fans.
June 11, 2024
I read this as a Storm fan so my rating reflects that. This book is a bit disjointed. There are some highs, like Storm coming into her powers. But I think the self-loathing is a bit over the top. And Storm being so male-centered was not on my bingo list. I think this was a difficult task to do and since the author isn’t a speculative writer, it unfortunately highlights that. I think this would have been better if the author would have opted to write this as a YA graphic novel similar to Nubia.
May 28, 2024
2024 reads: 142/250
i received an advanced review copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. this did not affect my rating.
this novel follows our beloved storm as a teenager, when she was ororo and lived in egypt. she does her best to blend in, both to help with her thievery and prevent people from gawking at her blue eyes and white hair. but when the powers she never learned how to use start getting out of control, and a man known as the shadow king wants to use them for evil, she’s forced to flee egypt and find her own way.
i was SUPER EXCITED when this book was first announced, because not only is storm one of my favorite x-men, but tiffany d. jackson is one of my favorite authors! i’ll admit, i’m not super far into my comic-reading journey, so all i know about storm comes from the cartoons and the movies. however, while i can’t answer to comic book accuracy, i feel like tiffany d. jackson did her story justice. ororo had a tough upbringing, but i loved seeing her grow throughout this origin story.
i highly recommend this to fellow x-men fans!
i received an advanced review copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. this did not affect my rating.
this novel follows our beloved storm as a teenager, when she was ororo and lived in egypt. she does her best to blend in, both to help with her thievery and prevent people from gawking at her blue eyes and white hair. but when the powers she never learned how to use start getting out of control, and a man known as the shadow king wants to use them for evil, she’s forced to flee egypt and find her own way.
i was SUPER EXCITED when this book was first announced, because not only is storm one of my favorite x-men, but tiffany d. jackson is one of my favorite authors! i’ll admit, i’m not super far into my comic-reading journey, so all i know about storm comes from the cartoons and the movies. however, while i can’t answer to comic book accuracy, i feel like tiffany d. jackson did her story justice. ororo had a tough upbringing, but i loved seeing her grow throughout this origin story.
i highly recommend this to fellow x-men fans!
May 30, 2024
wasn’t really impressed with this book. I just didn’t feel Storm in this book. I could be wrong. The attitude, repetitive self consciousness, self entitlement half of the time and etc just rubbed me the wrong way. Also, I just didn’t see the connection between her and T’challa. It seemed forced especially with their conversation.
Author did a good job writing it for the kids. Made it easy to read and understandable.
Look, everyone has their own version of our heros/heroines from their pasts and what made them today. This isn’t just for me because that’s not how it was for me. So three stars from me for effort and imagination.
Thank you RandomHouse and NetGalley for this interesting eARC. As usual, all of my reviews are purely my own opinions without any influence from any publisher.
Author did a good job writing it for the kids. Made it easy to read and understandable.
Look, everyone has their own version of our heros/heroines from their pasts and what made them today. This isn’t just for me because that’s not how it was for me. So three stars from me for effort and imagination.
Thank you RandomHouse and NetGalley for this interesting eARC. As usual, all of my reviews are purely my own opinions without any influence from any publisher.
September 9, 2024
Where to even begin with the itemized receipt of my disappointment?
First I'd like to say do not recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the X-Men, or the idea of Storm as the most iconic Black female superhero and one of the strongest women in the franchise, because that is not at all who she is here.
In making her origin story Tiffany Danelle Jackson had the gall to strip Ororo Monroe of all her agency, characterizing her as an insecure, temperamental, Bella Swan coded, fool. She took the most iconic Black female superhero and turned her into a damsel in distress of her own power.
This version of Ororo Monroe's major characteristics for most of the story are 1) my hair is so big and white and weird I must hide it away so no one sees me as the unlovable freak I am, 2) these mysterious powers are not cool at all, and are only a burden to me, the girl who only ever wanted to be normal, 3) no one could ever love me because I'm so freakishly weird!!
Which results in a truly annoying character I see no reason to like because she cannot bother to like herself. It is the cheapest, most shallow and immature interpretation of this character I could ever imagine, and it almost feels malicious to me for Jackson to take this approach. She takes a strong female character and strips her of the dignity you'd think a supposed goddess would be born with.
We spend the story watching T'Challa and then a random African woman instill self love and confidence into Ororo through practically beating it over her head in this preachy, boring, and uninspired dialogue.
Ororo has no interest in learning her own powers until page 232 of her own 293 page story. It's unacceptable stupidity, written with disdain for the hero genre because where is the journey? The excitement?
I've been aware of Tiffany D. Jackson's shortcomings as a writer ever since my introduction to her. Even as a fan, I know her writing style is simple, her characters and prose leaning to the more juvenile side of Young Adult, but boy was she out of her element here. The fight scenes are terrible. Worse than the ones I wrote in middle school and come from someone who doesn't seem to understand they should be exciting???
The banter and the romance was poorly written, the entire story is weak and meandering. I have so many issues with this book, too many to name, but another important issue is Tiffany D. Jackson's decision to further light wash Storm. She describes her skin as copper while writing the girl turning bright red from T'Challa's touch. A Black woman furthering the ridiculous myth of Black women blushing bright red is unforgivable to me. Like do you know how light you have to be for that??
📣IF YOU ARE THE COLOR OF PENNIES YOU ARE NOT BLUSHING BRIGHT RED.🤦🏾♀�
Tiffany, you are on my list forever and ever after this. I hate you for real. I will never forgive you for taking this opportunity to make Storm a girl who hates herself and I wish you nothing but hangnails and stubbed toes for the rest of your days. I hope a hair grows in your eye and there are always crumbs in your bed. Thank you. 🙏🏾
First I'd like to say do not recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the X-Men, or the idea of Storm as the most iconic Black female superhero and one of the strongest women in the franchise, because that is not at all who she is here.
In making her origin story Tiffany Danelle Jackson had the gall to strip Ororo Monroe of all her agency, characterizing her as an insecure, temperamental, Bella Swan coded, fool. She took the most iconic Black female superhero and turned her into a damsel in distress of her own power.
This version of Ororo Monroe's major characteristics for most of the story are 1) my hair is so big and white and weird I must hide it away so no one sees me as the unlovable freak I am, 2) these mysterious powers are not cool at all, and are only a burden to me, the girl who only ever wanted to be normal, 3) no one could ever love me because I'm so freakishly weird!!
Which results in a truly annoying character I see no reason to like because she cannot bother to like herself. It is the cheapest, most shallow and immature interpretation of this character I could ever imagine, and it almost feels malicious to me for Jackson to take this approach. She takes a strong female character and strips her of the dignity you'd think a supposed goddess would be born with.
We spend the story watching T'Challa and then a random African woman instill self love and confidence into Ororo through practically beating it over her head in this preachy, boring, and uninspired dialogue.
Ororo has no interest in learning her own powers until page 232 of her own 293 page story. It's unacceptable stupidity, written with disdain for the hero genre because where is the journey? The excitement?
I've been aware of Tiffany D. Jackson's shortcomings as a writer ever since my introduction to her. Even as a fan, I know her writing style is simple, her characters and prose leaning to the more juvenile side of Young Adult, but boy was she out of her element here. The fight scenes are terrible. Worse than the ones I wrote in middle school and come from someone who doesn't seem to understand they should be exciting???
The banter and the romance was poorly written, the entire story is weak and meandering. I have so many issues with this book, too many to name, but another important issue is Tiffany D. Jackson's decision to further light wash Storm. She describes her skin as copper while writing the girl turning bright red from T'Challa's touch. A Black woman furthering the ridiculous myth of Black women blushing bright red is unforgivable to me. Like do you know how light you have to be for that??
📣IF YOU ARE THE COLOR OF PENNIES YOU ARE NOT BLUSHING BRIGHT RED.🤦🏾♀�
Tiffany, you are on my list forever and ever after this. I hate you for real. I will never forgive you for taking this opportunity to make Storm a girl who hates herself and I wish you nothing but hangnails and stubbed toes for the rest of your days. I hope a hair grows in your eye and there are always crumbs in your bed. Thank you. 🙏🏾
September 29, 2024
Storm is one of my favorite superheroes! BUT Storm was written to be so annoying in this book. I couldn't stand her & her major attitude, which made this hard to read. I figured there was a reason why and she would loosen up by the end of the book. And yes, it was the. very. end when she finally stopped chewing everyone's head off & realized she was the problem.
"Tuh!" 😒 (Only 100 times...)
Her relationship with T'Challa was forced. Just wasn't what I was expecting. I'm not sure if this book was out of the norm for the author (since I've not read any of her other books yet) but I was disappointed & unfortunately bored.
Anddd that's pretty much the book. Wish there was more focus on her powers & a bit more action. One key note: embrace who you are & keep those who show that they love & care you in your life!
**The cover glows in the dark & is beautiful!!"**
"Tuh!" 😒 (Only 100 times...)
Her relationship with T'Challa was forced. Just wasn't what I was expecting. I'm not sure if this book was out of the norm for the author (since I've not read any of her other books yet) but I was disappointed & unfortunately bored.
Anddd that's pretty much the book. Wish there was more focus on her powers & a bit more action. One key note: embrace who you are & keep those who show that they love & care you in your life!
**The cover glows in the dark & is beautiful!!"**
June 28, 2024
2.5 stars.
This didn’t feel quite like the Ororo I’ve come to know and love. Nevertheless, this was decent.
It was a nice surprise to see T’Challa.
This didn’t feel quite like the Ororo I’ve come to know and love. Nevertheless, this was decent.
It was a nice surprise to see T’Challa.
October 17, 2024
A wonderful story! I hope there’s a 2nd book coming because we need to continue exploring these characters. The author did a wonderful time exploring the early days of these superheroes and I’d love to see Storm meet the X-men
June 2, 2024
Impressive...Standing ovation!
Let me begin by saying (rather loudly) GIVE TIFFANY D. JACKSON HER FLOWERS NOW! Storm: Dawn of a Goddess is now easily sitting at the top of the upper echelon of her work for me. I received an advance reader copy from NetGalley and I am thankful for the gifted copy. I am highly impressed by the research done and the concise presentation of the story of Ororo Monroe better known as Storm! It is indeed an origin story about Marvel's X-Men Storm but when she was just Ororo Of Cairo. An orphan who is unsure of herself and her power who finds home among thieves. I loved the build up to her self-discovery journey and how for much of her early years, she has developed a penchant for hiding herself and making herself small. She does what she must to survive until she can no longer deny that she is being called to her true home, to embrace her heritage and learn herself. Essentially like many, she is seeking out her calling. It's the dynamic layout of the people she meets along the way, including T'Challa, that gives this story so much flavor. It's a novel that I think that most will find relatable in some way. Admittedly, I learned quite a bit because this was the first full account that I'd landed upon to learn more of Storm's adventures in becoming a superhero and one of the most powerful goddesses and mutants in the entire universe. And, it feels like this is only the beginning. Kudos! The book publishes on Tuesday, June 4. Make sure you grab a copy or two!
Let me begin by saying (rather loudly) GIVE TIFFANY D. JACKSON HER FLOWERS NOW! Storm: Dawn of a Goddess is now easily sitting at the top of the upper echelon of her work for me. I received an advance reader copy from NetGalley and I am thankful for the gifted copy. I am highly impressed by the research done and the concise presentation of the story of Ororo Monroe better known as Storm! It is indeed an origin story about Marvel's X-Men Storm but when she was just Ororo Of Cairo. An orphan who is unsure of herself and her power who finds home among thieves. I loved the build up to her self-discovery journey and how for much of her early years, she has developed a penchant for hiding herself and making herself small. She does what she must to survive until she can no longer deny that she is being called to her true home, to embrace her heritage and learn herself. Essentially like many, she is seeking out her calling. It's the dynamic layout of the people she meets along the way, including T'Challa, that gives this story so much flavor. It's a novel that I think that most will find relatable in some way. Admittedly, I learned quite a bit because this was the first full account that I'd landed upon to learn more of Storm's adventures in becoming a superhero and one of the most powerful goddesses and mutants in the entire universe. And, it feels like this is only the beginning. Kudos! The book publishes on Tuesday, June 4. Make sure you grab a copy or two!
June 8, 2024
A REAL storm fan here! This book is NOT COMIC BOOK ACCURATE. The plane that crashed into Storms house, killing her parents, was a fighter jet from The Suez Crisis or the Second Arab–Israeli War, which took place in the 1950s. How the heck is Storm in Nairobi, Kenya listening to THE RAPPER DRAKE???? Horrible. Immediately three the book away.
August 5, 2024
I give this 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️� this wasn’t true to Storms origins in the comics and it wasn’t what I expected for an origin retelling.
June 24, 2024
Great origin story for Ororo and T'Challa. And a good villain. However, I do wish the ultimate end battle between Ororo and The Shadow King was longer. I also was a little confused as to why Storm was quick in deciding to go with Professor Xavier and not even visit Wakanda. Are you no longer looking for your ancestors' tribe? I understand wanting to learn and grow her powers in order to help others but Tchalla offered that too and she didn't go so she could continue your search. *shrug* But I also understand the story has to take her to the X-Men.
As a romance reader, this was a wonderful read.Right at the first meet cute I was like "oh, this is a love story!" and it is. A story of young love, self-discovery, and found family. Love the way T'Challa was quietly and then openly protecting her. *swoon*
I know she's a thriller and horror writer, butTiffany D Jackson should write romance too! Or just go through, stay with Marvel and their couples' love story. Misty Knight and Iron Fist, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones, Monica Rambeau, etc.... I'd read every one of them!
I would read again. I do recommend.
As a romance reader, this was a wonderful read.Right at the first meet cute I was like "oh, this is a love story!" and it is. A story of young love, self-discovery, and found family. Love the way T'Challa was quietly and then openly protecting her. *swoon*
I know she's a thriller and horror writer, butTiffany D Jackson should write romance too! Or just go through, stay with Marvel and their couples' love story. Misty Knight and Iron Fist, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones, Monica Rambeau, etc.... I'd read every one of them!
I would read again. I do recommend.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2024
heheheh Ororo x T’Challa fanfic tbh 😌
Very much enjoyed! I did find the ending/final showdown sequence pretty rushed, so technically 4.5 stars. I just rounded up since I really enjoyed the book:)
Very much enjoyed! I did find the ending/final showdown sequence pretty rushed, so technically 4.5 stars. I just rounded up since I really enjoyed the book:)
June 22, 2024
4.5 when is the next one coming out?
June 24, 2024
3.75 stars
December 22, 2024
A Goddess
"A dream so big that it may scare you. That’s when you learn just how brave and powerful you can be."
This was my favorite book of the ENTIRE year. Tiffany Jackson soothed my Marvel loving heart beyond my wildest dreams. Her writing was so descriptive I could see every scene play out vividly in my head. Storm, originally Ororo was different. She didn't like her looks - the black girl with white hair and blue eyes that was always teased on the playground. After being orphaned, she turned into to a street kid in Cairo. Along the way she meets an interesting cast of characters who shape her in many ways, as well as help her realize just how special she is. The suspense and intrigue was on par with finding oneself. The adventures Ororo and T'Challa experience made me want to be transported across the continent. Again, as a lover of all things Marvel, I was so excited that we get some of Storm and T'Challa's orgin story. Let me tell you this, Storm is young here. She is not the confident woman we know feom the X-men movies. This book is about her finding out who she is and how to deal with her abilities. So you can't approach this book with those eyes. I absolutely loved that I waited to read this toward the end of the year because it is officially my #1 book of 2024! Highly recommended read!🤍🤍🤍
"A dream so big that it may scare you. That’s when you learn just how brave and powerful you can be."
This was my favorite book of the ENTIRE year. Tiffany Jackson soothed my Marvel loving heart beyond my wildest dreams. Her writing was so descriptive I could see every scene play out vividly in my head. Storm, originally Ororo was different. She didn't like her looks - the black girl with white hair and blue eyes that was always teased on the playground. After being orphaned, she turned into to a street kid in Cairo. Along the way she meets an interesting cast of characters who shape her in many ways, as well as help her realize just how special she is. The suspense and intrigue was on par with finding oneself. The adventures Ororo and T'Challa experience made me want to be transported across the continent. Again, as a lover of all things Marvel, I was so excited that we get some of Storm and T'Challa's orgin story. Let me tell you this, Storm is young here. She is not the confident woman we know feom the X-men movies. This book is about her finding out who she is and how to deal with her abilities. So you can't approach this book with those eyes. I absolutely loved that I waited to read this toward the end of the year because it is officially my #1 book of 2024! Highly recommended read!🤍🤍🤍
June 2, 2024
thank you cocoachaptersand getunderlined for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review 🩶
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I started watching the X-Men movies in December 2023 with some friends so when I saw this book tour, ofc I signed up. and I enjoyed this book! I think it was a pretty good origin story. sad, happy, cute, funny. the feels lol.
shoutout to Ainet. she was so real. she was pretty patient with and encouraging to Ororo. and I think that helped her so much.
and shoutout to T’Challa 🥹 their friendship was so cute! he respected her boundaries. he protected her. he had her back. pretty good friend me thinks lol.
Ro’s growth from constantly dimming her light and downplaying who she is to proudly living in it, embracing her beauty and her powers >>>
if you like fantasy and you like YA, and definitely if you’re a Marvel fan, then maybe check this out! it releases soon 🥰
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thank you also to NetGalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review 🩵
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I started watching the X-Men movies in December 2023 with some friends so when I saw this book tour, ofc I signed up. and I enjoyed this book! I think it was a pretty good origin story. sad, happy, cute, funny. the feels lol.
shoutout to Ainet. she was so real. she was pretty patient with and encouraging to Ororo. and I think that helped her so much.
and shoutout to T’Challa 🥹 their friendship was so cute! he respected her boundaries. he protected her. he had her back. pretty good friend me thinks lol.
Ro’s growth from constantly dimming her light and downplaying who she is to proudly living in it, embracing her beauty and her powers >>>
if you like fantasy and you like YA, and definitely if you’re a Marvel fan, then maybe check this out! it releases soon 🥰
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thank you also to NetGalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review 🩵
April 2, 2024
After losing her parents at a very young age, Ororo is a sneaky thief of the streets in Cairo, Egypt. A girl who does what she must to survive. But even her fellow thieves don’t know her truth: she hides her blinding-white hair beneath a scarf, as well as her true self. Ororo doesn’t want anyone to know that she is cursed; she can somehow change the weather. Lately, she loses control more often, and now a dangerous creature, the Shadow King, has taken notice. He wants Ororo’s powers for himself, and will do whatever it takes to get them. Fearful of what he’ll do to her friends, Ororo leaves Cairo in search of her true family. She hopes to find others like her so she can break her curse.
A great read, and not just for Marvel fans!
NOTE: comes out June 4, 2024. I got an early copy from Net Galley.
A great read, and not just for Marvel fans!
NOTE: comes out June 4, 2024. I got an early copy from Net Galley.
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July 6, 2024✨BOOK REVIEW�- Storm Dawn Of A Goddess by Tiffany D. Jackson
Storm is legit my favorite superhero since I was a kid watching X-Men on Saturday mornings. I even thought about studying meteorology for college, but I don’t like math 🤣🤣🤣. I definitely vibed with this book. I enjoyed the beginning and the end. The middle was a little meh for me. I liked T’Challa, but I wanted more focus on Storm. If you’re into superhero’s, definitely checkout this book. It’s a quick read.
UNOFFICIAL BOOK SUMMARY
After a tragedy, follow Ororo as she discovers who she is and learns how to control her powers.
Storm is legit my favorite superhero since I was a kid watching X-Men on Saturday mornings. I even thought about studying meteorology for college, but I don’t like math 🤣🤣🤣. I definitely vibed with this book. I enjoyed the beginning and the end. The middle was a little meh for me. I liked T’Challa, but I wanted more focus on Storm. If you’re into superhero’s, definitely checkout this book. It’s a quick read.
UNOFFICIAL BOOK SUMMARY
After a tragedy, follow Ororo as she discovers who she is and learns how to control her powers.
January 16, 2025
It was truly a coming of age/origin story. The action was sparse, until the end. I think that’s the way it is with origin stories, though - so much growth and development needs to happen before the fighting. It was a quick, easy read. I love Storm, the hero. This novel made me love Storm, the human. She was annoying at times with her negative self-talk. I had to remember that she was a teenager who experienced a lot.
June 18, 2024
Where movie directors fail to give us the origins or character-focused stories we want to see onscreen, writers come through by delivering their story through the pages.
Tiffany D. Jackson did that because we are so overdue for a Storm origin story. Goddess of storms, for crying out loud.
At first I wasn't too sure about this given the synopsis but this was really was better than expected
Tiffany D. Jackson did that because we are so overdue for a Storm origin story. Goddess of storms, for crying out loud.
At first I wasn't too sure about this given the synopsis but this was really was better than expected
June 6, 2024
Who is she? Where did she come from? How did she learn about, learn to use, and learn to control her powers? Storm…we have heard about her, read about, and maybe have seen her on the screen a time or two, but do we really know the answers to the questions I first asked. This short but still interesting fantasy book gives us a glimpse of Storm’s story and how her experiences molded her into the hero we know.
I was never a huge comic book reader as a kid but have come to really enjoy Marvel and its various heroes and having a storyline about the origin of Storm was a very interesting idea. The author does a good job in the pacing of this book, creating diverse and interesting characters, and still keeping the reader interested and wanting more. After finishing this book I want the next installment in Storm’s story.
I was never a huge comic book reader as a kid but have come to really enjoy Marvel and its various heroes and having a storyline about the origin of Storm was a very interesting idea. The author does a good job in the pacing of this book, creating diverse and interesting characters, and still keeping the reader interested and wanting more. After finishing this book I want the next installment in Storm’s story.
December 19, 2023
A fun adventure that is sure to capture every superhero loving heart! The creativity and imagery in this book truly bring Storm to life.
January 1, 2025
My first Marvel book! I very much enjoyed it. Exciting and empowering.
January 4, 2024
Tiffany D. Jackson has been an autobuy author for me ever since I read “Monday’s Not Coming,� so as soon as I saw that she was releasing a new novel, I knew I absolutely had to get my hands on it.
For me not to know too much about Storm’s character and background, I felt that I was able to easily understand who she was by the end of the novel. I thoroughly enjoyed Jackson’s take on Storm’s character, make it a very quick and easy read for me. I can’t wait to see what comes next!
Thank you Random House Children’s and NetGalley for giving me early access to this novel in exchange for an honest review!
For me not to know too much about Storm’s character and background, I felt that I was able to easily understand who she was by the end of the novel. I thoroughly enjoyed Jackson’s take on Storm’s character, make it a very quick and easy read for me. I can’t wait to see what comes next!
Thank you Random House Children’s and NetGalley for giving me early access to this novel in exchange for an honest review!
September 30, 2024
Great origin story with a modern twist. Great narration!!
June 30, 2024
Wanted to love it, as a Storm fan, but didn't. Too repetitive with her not feeling good enough or lovable almost the whole book. Maybe I just couldn't connect to her younger self as I grew up with her as a powerful, confident woman in the comic books.
August 14, 2024
I finished reading Storm Dawn of a Goddess by Tiffany D. Jackson. It is nearly everything a Storm fan could want in regards to a book on her origins. It is a tale that weaves together the intricate backstory of the X-Men's Storm.
First and foremost, I've very glad to see that the forces that be did have the wherewithal to have a black woman author this book. It did lean more toward YA fiction than I had hoped, but given the fact that Storm is a comic book character before anything else, I suppose that makes sense.
Storm has a seemingly contradictory backstory from being from Africa, yet being American. From being an orphaned thief, yet being worshiped as a goddess. Jackson weaved these threads together in a coherent and enjoyable to give a more thoughtful and thorough explanation of Ororo's pre-X-Men days.
Admittedly, I am biased as she is arguably my favorite fictional character of all time. Jackson succeeded in relieving all my fears of this novel and gave a story that not only addressed so many aspects of Storm's past (including one of my favorite X-Men villains attached to her youth), but did so in a way that brought further life to this iconic character.
It is clear that Jackson did her homework. Not only in the near-50 year history of the character, but also in the places and people Ororo experienced in the story. I have two minor complaints and they are small that I hesitate to mention them.
One, I would have liked to see more time spent with when Storm was actually worshiped. I know that this aspect of her past can be seen as problematic to more modern audiences, and I don't disagree. However, it is such a large part of who Ororo is that it felt a little quick.
Two, while I know that T'Challa (the Black Panther) and Storm have a storied history both in their youth and as adults, I was a little disappointed in how much page-time he was given during the story. I understand his presence and I don't fault Jackson for focusing in on that relationship. I, personally, would have preferred it be a bit lessened.
Overall, I couldn't put the book down. Storm is a character of contradictions and even though most of her backstory was created by a single writer (Chris Claremont), it can be complex to understand how the different facets come together. Jackson did just that and I loved it. I'm sure it being Storm helped with it, but I would definitely seek out more of Jackson's work in the future.
First and foremost, I've very glad to see that the forces that be did have the wherewithal to have a black woman author this book. It did lean more toward YA fiction than I had hoped, but given the fact that Storm is a comic book character before anything else, I suppose that makes sense.
Storm has a seemingly contradictory backstory from being from Africa, yet being American. From being an orphaned thief, yet being worshiped as a goddess. Jackson weaved these threads together in a coherent and enjoyable to give a more thoughtful and thorough explanation of Ororo's pre-X-Men days.
Admittedly, I am biased as she is arguably my favorite fictional character of all time. Jackson succeeded in relieving all my fears of this novel and gave a story that not only addressed so many aspects of Storm's past (including one of my favorite X-Men villains attached to her youth), but did so in a way that brought further life to this iconic character.
It is clear that Jackson did her homework. Not only in the near-50 year history of the character, but also in the places and people Ororo experienced in the story. I have two minor complaints and they are small that I hesitate to mention them.
One, I would have liked to see more time spent with when Storm was actually worshiped. I know that this aspect of her past can be seen as problematic to more modern audiences, and I don't disagree. However, it is such a large part of who Ororo is that it felt a little quick.
Two, while I know that T'Challa (the Black Panther) and Storm have a storied history both in their youth and as adults, I was a little disappointed in how much page-time he was given during the story. I understand his presence and I don't fault Jackson for focusing in on that relationship. I, personally, would have preferred it be a bit lessened.
Overall, I couldn't put the book down. Storm is a character of contradictions and even though most of her backstory was created by a single writer (Chris Claremont), it can be complex to understand how the different facets come together. Jackson did just that and I loved it. I'm sure it being Storm helped with it, but I would definitely seek out more of Jackson's work in the future.
June 30, 2024
Ororo Munroe is a thief on the streets of Cairo, hiding her blue eyes and white hair beneath a scarf. She must be stealthy, as strange things happen whenever she loses control. Sudden rainstorms and mysterious winds form, attracting attention to her. The Shadow King steals people's souls and is coming after her. With nowhere to turn, she listens to the inner voice she ignored and searches for her heritage. As she does, her powers grow stronger and the Shadow King comes closer. Can she outrun the shadows that chase her?
Storm is a powerful mutant, able to control the weather, but long before that, she was an orphan running the streets of Cairo. We see how that happened, and how she survived as a child. The bulk of the story is her life as a teen, long before she joined the X-Men. She tries to escape the Shadow King when he comes to Cairo to find her and hopes to make her way to Kenya based on a memory of her mother's background. Others once had blue eyes and white hair like her, and she hopes these women would be able to teach her how to control her emerging powers. She meets and develops a connection with T'Challa of Wakanda, who is doing a walkabout to learn about other African countries, as well as people of other villages. It's the farthest she'd ever been from Cairo, and the journey itself is fraught with dangers outside the risk of the Shadow King.
Ororo's journey is one of self-discovery. She sees her powers as a problem, an alien thing to get rid of so she can return to help the group of boys she considers her brothers in Cairo. They're problematic and flare in times of strong emotion or when she has nightmares of past trauma. We know it's not a curse or the mark of a goddess, but Ororo is still discovering that. Any talent can help as well as harm, and she has to face her multiple fears before she can even begin to meet the Shadow King head-on. This is a great look into Ororo's origin, and we understand where she's coming from. She's approachable and troubled and learns that doing the right thing is worth the cost.
Storm is a powerful mutant, able to control the weather, but long before that, she was an orphan running the streets of Cairo. We see how that happened, and how she survived as a child. The bulk of the story is her life as a teen, long before she joined the X-Men. She tries to escape the Shadow King when he comes to Cairo to find her and hopes to make her way to Kenya based on a memory of her mother's background. Others once had blue eyes and white hair like her, and she hopes these women would be able to teach her how to control her emerging powers. She meets and develops a connection with T'Challa of Wakanda, who is doing a walkabout to learn about other African countries, as well as people of other villages. It's the farthest she'd ever been from Cairo, and the journey itself is fraught with dangers outside the risk of the Shadow King.
Ororo's journey is one of self-discovery. She sees her powers as a problem, an alien thing to get rid of so she can return to help the group of boys she considers her brothers in Cairo. They're problematic and flare in times of strong emotion or when she has nightmares of past trauma. We know it's not a curse or the mark of a goddess, but Ororo is still discovering that. Any talent can help as well as harm, and she has to face her multiple fears before she can even begin to meet the Shadow King head-on. This is a great look into Ororo's origin, and we understand where she's coming from. She's approachable and troubled and learns that doing the right thing is worth the cost.
June 12, 2024
Borrowed this book on a whim. Not a huge comics fan, my knowledge of Storm is from the 90's cartoon and the X-Men movies, etc. but I was happy to read up on her. I know there's been a push to get her her own standalone comics film (I believe Angela Bassett was the actress they'd name) so this seemed like a fun and approachable read as I wouldn't know where to begin with the comics.
Ororo is a young woman living on the streets of Cairo as a thief. Her parents died when she was young, so she's been making her way in the world, hiding her white hair under her scarf while trying to survive. But her powers begin to manifest more and more and instead of avoiding attention she seems to be attracting it, oops. Including the attention of a villain stealing souls.
As Ororo travels around Africa, meeting with some soon-to-be familiar faces in the Marvel universe, she learns about herself, her powers and what she's looking for as she's also on the run from the Shadow King. Along the way she meets up with T’challa, who believes Ororo could be much more and tries to show her the possible potential of her powers.
The book was overall skimmble and there were parts that were interesting, but the criticisms are on point. I was surprised there was so much emphasis on some of the men in her life and they would play such a big role in her life so early. I suppose part of it is that she lost her parents at a young age and so would possibly latch onto the attention but this was only okay. It felt a lot like Ororo just kept moving onto the next thing and I was not particularly compelled by the Shadow King as a villain to fear.
I would certainly read more by Jackson, whether it is a sequel to this or another work but ultimately this felt a little "eh" and was a bit disappointing. Good for YA readers, even on the younger side, I think but your mileage may vary on that.
Got this as a library borrow and that was best for me.
Ororo is a young woman living on the streets of Cairo as a thief. Her parents died when she was young, so she's been making her way in the world, hiding her white hair under her scarf while trying to survive. But her powers begin to manifest more and more and instead of avoiding attention she seems to be attracting it, oops. Including the attention of a villain stealing souls.
As Ororo travels around Africa, meeting with some soon-to-be familiar faces in the Marvel universe, she learns about herself, her powers and what she's looking for as she's also on the run from the Shadow King. Along the way she meets up with T’challa, who believes Ororo could be much more and tries to show her the possible potential of her powers.
The book was overall skimmble and there were parts that were interesting, but the criticisms are on point. I was surprised there was so much emphasis on some of the men in her life and they would play such a big role in her life so early. I suppose part of it is that she lost her parents at a young age and so would possibly latch onto the attention but this was only okay. It felt a lot like Ororo just kept moving onto the next thing and I was not particularly compelled by the Shadow King as a villain to fear.
I would certainly read more by Jackson, whether it is a sequel to this or another work but ultimately this felt a little "eh" and was a bit disappointing. Good for YA readers, even on the younger side, I think but your mileage may vary on that.
Got this as a library borrow and that was best for me.
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