Storm: Dawn of a Goddess

This origin story takes readers to the streets of Cairo, where Ororo isn't yet the iconic X-Men hero Storm but a teenage survivor honing her skills as a thief. When her emerging mutant abilities to control weather patterns attract dangerous attention from a soul-stealing villain, Ororo's journey transforms from survival to self-discovery. Jackson masterfully builds this coming-of-age narrative around a young woman grappling with incredible power she doesn't yet understand, set against the vibrant backdrop of Egypt's bustling markets and hidden underworld.

What makes this superhero origin compelling is how Jackson grounds Ororo's extraordinary abilities in very human emotions—fear, anger, protectiveness—making her evolution into Storm feel both epic and intimately personal. The novel explores themes of identity and power with the emotional depth Jackson's readers expect, delivering a fresh perspective on a beloved character that longtime X-Men fans and new readers alike will appreciate. This powerful reimagining doesn't just explain how Storm controls the weather—it reveals why she becomes the hero the world needs.