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Unicorn Boy #2
Unicorn Boy and the Slumber Party of Doom!
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Expected 5 May 26In the second exciting installment of this magical adventure, our hero Unicorn Boy sets out in search of deep mystical knowledge: how to fit in at a sleep-over, how to handle everyone seeming cooler than you are, and what's up with this whole unicorn thing? Perfect for readers of Narwhal and Jelly, Grumpy Unicorn, and InvestiGators.
Brian Reyes always felt a bit different–even before growing a unicorn horn, discovering a talking muffin, and swallowing the ruler of the Underworld to save his BFF. So when he receives a mysterious invitation for a Unicorn-Only Sleepover, Brian wonders if these fellow magical creatures might help him make sense of his increasingly odd world. Held in an enchanted castle in the clouds, not everything at this glitzy, glamorous party is as it seems, and Brian will have to fend off increasing social anxiety, ignore the negative feelings in his gut, and stay true to himself if he’s going to if he’s going to survive the night!
With a wave of his magic pen, Dave Roman has created a cast of charming oddballs reckoning with normal, every day problems—you know, things like heroic destinies and the fate of all magic in the universe.
Brian Reyes always felt a bit different–even before growing a unicorn horn, discovering a talking muffin, and swallowing the ruler of the Underworld to save his BFF. So when he receives a mysterious invitation for a Unicorn-Only Sleepover, Brian wonders if these fellow magical creatures might help him make sense of his increasingly odd world. Held in an enchanted castle in the clouds, not everything at this glitzy, glamorous party is as it seems, and Brian will have to fend off increasing social anxiety, ignore the negative feelings in his gut, and stay true to himself if he’s going to if he’s going to survive the night!
With a wave of his magic pen, Dave Roman has created a cast of charming oddballs reckoning with normal, every day problems—you know, things like heroic destinies and the fate of all magic in the universe.
224 pages, Paperback
Expected publication May 5, 2026
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About the author
Dave Roman
57 books123 followersDave Roman is the author of several graphic novels including Astronaut Academy: Zero Gravity, Teen Boat!, Jax Epoch, and Agnes Quill: An Anthology of Mystery. He has contributed stories to Explorer: The Mystery Boxes, Nursery Rhyme Comics, and is the co-author of two New York Times bestselling graphic novels, X-Men: Misfits and The Last Airbender: Zuko’s Story. Roman is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts and worked as a comics editor for the groundbreaking Nickelodeon Magazine from 1998 to 2009. He lives in Astoria, NY with his wife, and fellow comic artist, Raina Telgemeier.
Dave has had stories in Flight volumes 3, 4, 5, & 7 (Villard) and Bizarro World (DC Comics). His website is Yaytime.com
Dave has had stories in Flight volumes 3, 4, 5, & 7 (Villard) and Bizarro World (DC Comics). His website is Yaytime.com
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October 18, 2025
4 stars
I LOVED _Unicorn Boy_, and _Unicorn Boy and the Slumber Party of Doom!_ brings a lot of the same fun that its predecessor did. What readers are guaranteed is a great story, exceptional characters, and extremely appealing illustrations. Many wins!
In this second book in the series, unicorn boy gets an invite to the titular slumber party, but the host has left off the "of Doom!" part, so he's excited to go, make new friends, and meet others like him. This time, Unicorn Boy has to travel to Europe to a fancy spot in the sky, all of which facilitates really awesome panels. As readers have come to expect, there is action involved, but there are also solid middle grade motifs around friendship, trust, identity, and more. Ya, there are lessons, but there is mostly just a lot of fun and so, so many colors.
I enjoy these books very much and truly love these characters. I look forward to the next installment!
*Special thanks to NetGalley and First Second for this arc, which I received in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I LOVED _Unicorn Boy_, and _Unicorn Boy and the Slumber Party of Doom!_ brings a lot of the same fun that its predecessor did. What readers are guaranteed is a great story, exceptional characters, and extremely appealing illustrations. Many wins!
In this second book in the series, unicorn boy gets an invite to the titular slumber party, but the host has left off the "of Doom!" part, so he's excited to go, make new friends, and meet others like him. This time, Unicorn Boy has to travel to Europe to a fancy spot in the sky, all of which facilitates really awesome panels. As readers have come to expect, there is action involved, but there are also solid middle grade motifs around friendship, trust, identity, and more. Ya, there are lessons, but there is mostly just a lot of fun and so, so many colors.
I enjoy these books very much and truly love these characters. I look forward to the next installment!
*Special thanks to NetGalley and First Second for this arc, which I received in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
September 12, 2025
Book 2️⃣ in the Unicorn Boy series!
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Brian is living his life now with a unicorn horn and feels more on the outside with other kids than ever before. When he receives an invitation for a unicorn-only sleepover, Brian wonders if other magical creatures could mentor him as he struggles to understand his new world as Unicorn Boy. But when Brian gets to the enchanted castle in the clouds he’s nervous and a stomach full of butterflies. Is it anxiety or something bigger at play?
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Like book 1 I think this beginner graphic novel has just the best representation and truly allows some of our kids to see themselves on the page in elementary school. It also deals with issues of bullying guilt and anxiety. This title releases May 5 from @yaytime
CW: anxiety, bullying
3.5 ⭐️ Art work not my fave
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Brian is living his life now with a unicorn horn and feels more on the outside with other kids than ever before. When he receives an invitation for a unicorn-only sleepover, Brian wonders if other magical creatures could mentor him as he struggles to understand his new world as Unicorn Boy. But when Brian gets to the enchanted castle in the clouds he’s nervous and a stomach full of butterflies. Is it anxiety or something bigger at play?
🧒🏻
Like book 1 I think this beginner graphic novel has just the best representation and truly allows some of our kids to see themselves on the page in elementary school. It also deals with issues of bullying guilt and anxiety. This title releases May 5 from @yaytime
CW: anxiety, bullying
3.5 ⭐️ Art work not my fave
October 14, 2025
From my 8-year-old son who LOVED the first Unicorn Boy book! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
This book was awesome and a bit mysterious, and I loved it! This story was a great adventure and was very engaging and enjoyable. This was a great continuation of the first book, and I am excited to see where Unicorn Boy goes next.
This book was awesome and a bit mysterious, and I loved it! This story was a great adventure and was very engaging and enjoyable. This was a great continuation of the first book, and I am excited to see where Unicorn Boy goes next.
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