Zombies vs. Unicorns

Name: Zombies vs. Unicorns
Brand: Brilliance Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Holly Black
ISBN: 9781441889263

Author: Holly Black, Justine Larbalestier

Narrator: Ellen Grafton, Nick Podehl, Kate Rudd, Julia Whelan, Phil Gigante

Unabridged: 10 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Published: 09/21/2010

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Mythical Creatures, Fantasy

Synopsis

Justine Larbalestier says that zombies are our own walking deaths. Funny, grim, and terrifying, they cannot be escaped. Unicorns are sparkly and pastel and fart rainbows.Holly Black says that unicorns are healers, arbiters of justice, and, occasionally, majestic man-killers. Zombies drool and shed and probably carry diseases.Some of today’s finest writers have chosen their side, creating dazzling stories about both creatures. So listen on, and decide for yourself:Are you Team Zombie or Team Unicorn?Team Unicorn: edited by Holly Black
Featuring authors Kathleen Duey, Meg Cabot, Garth Nix, Margo Lanagan, Naomi Novik, and Diana PeterfreundTeam Zombie: edited by Justine Larbalestier
Featuring authors Libba Bray, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, Carrie Ryan, and Scott Westerfeld

About Holly Black

Holly Black?is the #1?New York Times bestselling author of?fantasy books, including?the Novels of Elfhame,?The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and her adult debut, Book of Night, as well as an Arthurian picture book called Sir Morien.?She has been a?finalist for the Eisner Award and Lodestar Awards, and the recipient of a Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula Award, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into thirty-two languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library. She invites you to visit her online at BlackHolly.com or on Instagram @BlackHolly.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Miranda on December 11, 2020

In a world dominated by Sparkling Vampires and Hot Werewolves, one dynamic duo dare to analyze the true question of our era - Zombies VS Unicorns. Twelve short stories (each involving either Zombies or Unicorns) provide ample evidence for both sides, it is up to you to decide which one is truly bett......more

Goodreads review by Megan on February 09, 2012

Zombies Vs. Unicorns and who is the winner? Zombies! Thanks to Carrie Ryan's Bougainvillea. Undoubtedly the creepiest, most spine-tingly zombie story I have read since... well, since Ryan's The Forest of Hands and Teeth. Haters of that book shouldn't be dissuaded though. This story is lacking the ang......more

Goodreads review by Kat Kennedy on August 21, 2010

Zombies... Unicorns... How could this possibly go wrong? I mean, they're just so awesome! I'll review what I've read so far and update as I go. The Highest Justice by Garth Nix. Nix! You're one of my favourite authors! This story was kind of awesome in that I felt like this should have been the beginning......more

Goodreads review by Priscilla on April 26, 2011

Wonderful anthology of unicorns and zombies! Thoughts: 1. Loved Holly and Justine's intro to each story. Justine is hilarious. 2. Surprisingly, a lot of mature content. FYI. 3. Loved how most of the stories were really dark. 4. I really like unicorns now :D 5. Fav. stories: Carrie Ryan, Maureen Johnson, M......more

Goodreads review by Kim on October 20, 2013

There are so many great rivalries in history. Ahab vs. the Whale, Edison vs. Tesla, Hamilton vs. Burr, Coke vs. Pepsi, boxers vs. briefs... Wolfe vs. Mailer... Goodreads vs. Everyone (view spoiler)[ Hey, look what I found about author put downs! [URL not allowed]-5... Just a thing, no heated deba (hide spoiler)]......more