3.5 Stars. CW: misgendering and transphobia

I haven't been a HUGE fan of all the graphic novels that DC has been putting out that are seemingly geared towards a teen audience; however, this one worked. It's an origin story for the character Dreamer who made her debut on the Supergirl TV show and became the first trans superhero on TV. I am familiar with Supergirl, but never found myself compelled to watch the TV show. To be honest, I would have probably rated this a little higher if I was more familiar with that narrative before diving in. Nevertheless, the showcasing of queer culture, found family, complex family dynamics, and the discovery of one's own internal power were great. This graphic novel is sad in a lot of ways and ends on a pretty somber note; however, it is that exact element that makes it feel real. Nia dealt with a lot of issues associated with her family especially her mother and sister. And those things don't necessarily get resolved, but Nicole Maines does leave the reader with hope which I think is most important. This could have used a little more world building especially if the intent was to draw in readers who were not familiar with the TV show. I found it to be interesting and wanted to know if there were any connections to Superman; however, readers are left a little in the dark about the history of this specific group of aliens and the world from which they came. Overall, a solid read and I'm interested in knowing more about this character.