This adorable little book made me so happy. That's all I need to say.. It's so cute. I believe in unicorns!

Silly, wacky, whimsical and great for those who like silly humour,
Certainly more suited for children.
Two friends go on a unicorn quest and learn more about friendship along the way.
The art style is a great match for the story. I liked the characters more than the plot and will introduce the other books in this series to my child.

A cute little book aimed at children, the artwork was fun and vibrant, and definitely engaging. I think it would appeal to its target audience a lot based on that, and the fact that the storyline was easy to follow. And who doesn't love unicorns!

For those unfamiliar with the world of Quinnelope, it belongs to the same whimsical genre as Dog Man or The Bad Guys. Like those books, it thrives on absurdity and chaos, but Quinnelope leans even further into randomness, with deliberately unresolved plot points that are intentionally nonsensical. Adult readers might find this frustrating, but its intended audience will likely find it both baffling and hilarious.

Young readers will finish the book brimming with questions: Where did the horns originally come from? What’s Shark Squid’s backstory? How does the ink work? They’ll notice that not everything makes sense, and they’ll want more anyway.

What sets Quinnelope and the Unicorn Utopia apart from other books in this genre is its overt sincerity. While it shares a zany spirit with other graphic novels, it also carries a surprising earnestness. Beyond the familiar themes of friendship, the importance of critical reading and thinking, and the value of color in life, the creators include a land acknowledgment, advocate for nondisposable straws, and give the character Star a gender-neutral parade title.

As an adult, I didn’t entirely get it, but due to popular demand, I’ve already borrowed the first book in the series, Quinnelope and the Cookie King Catastrophe. Maybe it’ll help fill in some of the narrative gaps. Then again, even if it doesn’t, I suspect kids will still find it delightful.

Thanks to Oni Press and NetGalley for providing an advance reading copy.

4.5/5⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for the ARC copy of Quinnelope and the Unicorn Utopia! We thoroughly enjoyed it!

This book was absolutely hilarious! While clearly a children’s book, Quinellope and the Unicorn Utopia had so many clever little jokes and subtle moments that made it just as entertaining for older readers. It strikes that perfect balance between silly and smart.

One of my favorite moments was the map of Unicorn Utopia that proudly declared “Where all your dreams come true” — only to sneak in the fine print “if all your dreams are nightmares.” That line genuinely made me laugh out loud!

I also really appreciated the nod to environmental consciousness. When the characters were getting boba and the girl offered them straws, they responded with, “No thanks, we have our own metal straws because they’re good for the environment.” Such a cute, subtle way to teach kids about eco-friendly choices without making it feel like a lecture.

Overall, this book was a joyful, quirky read with vibrant humor and heart. Perfect for kids — and for adults who enjoy a little absurdity and clever wordplay in their stories.

A super cute children’s book that not only has sweet illustrations, but also a sweet message. My kids were engaged and had me flipping the pages. My daughter is really into unicorns right now, so this was the perfect read for us.

˗ˏˋ 4 stars ⟡ ݁₊ .

omg the graphics and illustrations were stunning in this book. as an adult i really loved the story line. it was easy to follow and easy to understand. i would definitely recommend my ESL (English as second language) students to read it. i'm sure they would love it so much, especially the rainbow boba and ofc the unicorns.

⤷ thank you to netgalley, the publisher and the author for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.