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kittykult's review against another edition
4.0
Phoebe and Marigold share a love of music. They explore some of Marigold's relatives. Marigold teaches Phoebe how to time travel. Phoebe participates in a popularity contest with unexpected results. I really enjoyed this collection and Phoebe and Her Unicorn still have the magic that makes me feel like I'm a 10 year old unicorn girl again.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
jennyfer's review against another edition
5.0
Meet Phoebe, an average 9yo whose best friend happens to be a unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. But Marigold isn't an imaginary friend, she is very much real, as are the unicorns, goblins and dragons that populate the pages beside human friends.
Reminiscent of Calvin and Hobbes (but with more sparkles, less pouncing), Unicorn Playlist is an irreverent slice-of-life comic that addresses both ordinary events and big issues.
There is even a non-binary unicorn, and a couple of pages/strips devoted to pronouns and the addressing of said unicorn. This was done perfectly, without being awkward or preachy.
This book is one of a long line of comics about Phoebe and Marigold, and while it does work ad a standalone comic book, I plan to look the rest of thr series up later.
An overall fun read. I loved the music references scattered throughout.
*Many thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Reminiscent of Calvin and Hobbes (but with more sparkles, less pouncing), Unicorn Playlist is an irreverent slice-of-life comic that addresses both ordinary events and big issues.
There is even a non-binary unicorn, and a couple of pages/strips devoted to pronouns and the addressing of said unicorn. This was done perfectly, without being awkward or preachy.
This book is one of a long line of comics about Phoebe and Marigold, and while it does work ad a standalone comic book, I plan to look the rest of thr series up later.
An overall fun read. I loved the music references scattered throughout.
*Many thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
When the book starts out, Phoebe is sad because she saw some of the recent news on her dad's computer. And, well, the world can be a scary place. Luckily, we all have Marigold Heavenly Nostrils who can distract us even for a little while with her charming narcissism and love of Phoebe.
We learn about when the mail used to have more than just credit card offers, we learn what Marigold wishes for, we learn about Phoebe and Marigold's favorite music, some of Marigold's family tree (Infernus, the Unicorn of Death (also known as "Ferny")). There is also an interesting twist between Dakota and the goblins that I did not see coming. Luckily, she still wants to be friends with Phoebe. Lots of little jokes in between with my favorite being Phoebe's father getting a call that says "Scam Likely" and Marigold thinks it's a unicorn with the same name.
We learn about when the mail used to have more than just credit card offers, we learn what Marigold wishes for, we learn about Phoebe and Marigold's favorite music, some of Marigold's family tree (Infernus, the Unicorn of Death (also known as "Ferny")). There is also an interesting twist between Dakota and the goblins that I did not see coming. Luckily, she still wants to be friends with Phoebe. Lots of little jokes in between with my favorite being Phoebe's father getting a call that says "Scam Likely" and Marigold thinks it's a unicorn with the same name.
tinytrashqueen's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alatarmaia's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
I skimmed through this book while at work and was totally blown away by a very small detail.
A new unicorn is introduced who is nonbinary. Phoebe asks if the unicorn wants to use they/them rather than she/her, and the unicorn mentions that it's easier to use pronouns in Unicornese, as everyone's pronoun is neigh. Phoebe decides that 'neigh' is the correct pronoun and proceeds to use it, consistently gendering the unicorn correctly.
I in real life use the pronouns ne/nir/nem. I tend to pronounce 'ne' as rhyming with 'neigh' (rather than rhyming with he/she). I was in shock seeing a KID'S COMIC BOOK use basically my exact, super rare, neopronouns for a character who is not a joke or an antagonist. Seeing that happen absolutely changed my life, and I hope someday I'll be able to tell this author how much that meant to me. I really want to own a copy of this book, or just that particular strip so I can display it somewhere very visible.
A new unicorn is introduced who is nonbinary. Phoebe asks if the unicorn wants to use they/them rather than she/her, and the unicorn mentions that it's easier to use pronouns in Unicornese, as everyone's pronoun is neigh. Phoebe decides that 'neigh' is the correct pronoun and proceeds to use it, consistently gendering the unicorn correctly.
I in real life use the pronouns ne/nir/nem. I tend to pronounce 'ne' as rhyming with 'neigh' (rather than rhyming with he/she). I was in shock seeing a KID'S COMIC BOOK use basically my exact, super rare, neopronouns for a character who is not a joke or an antagonist. Seeing that happen absolutely changed my life, and I hope someday I'll be able to tell this author how much that meant to me. I really want to own a copy of this book, or just that particular strip so I can display it somewhere very visible.
jennmarshall27's review against another edition
5.0
Once again the Unicorn and Phoebe books do not disappoint. Dad accidentally left the news up on his computer and Phoebe saw it. I have been there with my own kids and this just broke my heart. I know the feeling of watching your kids get disillusioned with the world. But the book isn't all sadness. Even though the book hits some touch topics it is also silly. But that silliness doesn't stop it from ringing true, even if you aren't a kid. I love this series so much!
destdest's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75