This YA anthology features short stories by renowned authors debating the merits of zombies versus unicorns through fantastical tales.
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This YA anthology features short stories by renowned authors debating the merits of zombies versus unicorns through fantastical tales.
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It's a question as old as time itself: which is better, the zombie or the unicorn? In this anthology, edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier (unicorn and zombie, respectively), strong arguments are made for both sides in the form of short stories. Half of the stories portray the strengths--for good and evil--of unicorns and half show the good (and really, really bad-ass) side of zombies. Contributors include many bestselling teen authors, including Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Maureen Jo...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Themes of virginity and purity in unicorn stories; innuendo, references to sexual acts and transmission methods in zombie tales.
Violence & gore
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Zombie stories include undead attacks, cannibalism, and body horror; unicorn tales feature fights, killings, and baby killer unicorns.
Profanity
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Occasional strong profanity including f-bombs and crude language in dialogue across stories.
Substance use
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Brief depictions of alcohol use; implied drug ingestion methods in one zombie story.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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One story centers on a gay romance between a zombie and a human, with relationship challenges.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy spellcasting with wizards and mythical creatures; no occult rituals or demonology.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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No political or ideological messaging.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Some stories imply mistreatment of mythical creatures like unicorns; possible family conflict in zombie tales.
Other
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