Unicorn Boy and the Slumber Party of Doom! (Unicorn Boy #2)
Dave Roman
First Second
Published May 5, 2026
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About Unicorn Boy and the Slumber Party of Doom!
In the second exciting installment of this magical adventure, our hero Unicorn Boy sets out in search of deep mystical 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 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.
My Review
I missed the first book in this series, but didn’t really have any trouble following this second one. There are some hints about what happened in the first book, and a problem that runs through the book that began in the first Unicorn Boy graphic novel.
The main character is unusual– a superhero, but one who isn’t easily classified. He’s a boy with a unicorn horn who seems a little bit shy and anxious. He seems like the kind of character that kids who feel a little out of place will enjoy reading about.
The book follows a superhero story format, introducing a villain-driven problem that the hero’s superpowers must solve. Here, Unicorn Boy depends on relationships and teamwork to put things right.
The quirky cast (which includes a character under a curse who appears as a sentient muffin) adds some humor. The underlying message about belonging and friendship will resonate with middle elementary-aged readers.
All in all, this seems like a great series for readers who’ve aged out of the Narwhal and Jelly books or who are interested in modern stories about superheroes.
Content Notes
Recommended for Ages 7 to 10.
Profanity/Crude Language Content
None.
Romance/Sexual Content
None.
Spiritual Content
Contains superheroes and characters with superpowers. One character is the former ruler of the Underworld.
Violent Content
Situations of peril. Some brief scenes show bullying.
Drug Content
None.
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