It's Saturday, which means there was a new episode of MLP:FiM on TV, so naturally after I watched the new episode, I was on a pony high. lol I really enjoyed this comic. The story flowed nicely and went back to the root of the entire franchise: the friendship of magic and once again, friendship saved the day in this story. Firstly, I cannot emphasize enough how much I love the illustration in this issue. It was much better than the first volume. I also enjoyed that this was a story that was centered around Princess Luna and her struggles. I feel like she doesn't get enough attention on the show, so it's nice to see her get it elsewhere. I also really, really liked the background ponies in this issue! There was a reference to Gravity Falls which was awesome! There was a pony based off of Mabel in Rarity's nightmare scape. Also, pretty much every pony in Ponyville was in the background during the final fight. Hell, even Babs was there and she doesn't even live in Ponyville! Haha. I can't wait to read the third volume. :)

OMG the Ponies! I just read this via NetGalley and I must say, it is fantastic. Friendship is everything, nightmares aren't to be trusted, and good always wins over evil. What is not to love? These GN's are great for all ages, and my library's copy of Volume 1 is never in. This volume will see the same level of popularity. PONY POWER!!

If you're new to the new My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, or are disturbed by all that talk of bronies, check out my review of volume one for an explanation of why you should be watching and/or reading this.

Volume two of the comic book series does not pick up where the last volume left off. Much like the show, the volumes contain completely separate story arcs, however, like the show, they do build on the overall lore being formed within the series.

In this case, the powers of Nightmare we met in season one are back, attacking Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy in their dreams by presenting them with their greatest fears. Rarity succumbs to her fear and is kidnapped to the moon.

Princess Celestia and her sister Luna, come to Ponyville to help stop the bad guys, but Luna, formerly known as Nightmare Moon who destroyed Ponyville under the influence of Nightmare, is very uncertain about her contribution to the efforts. But true to form, the ponies put their faith in her and show her that friendship truly is magic as they set out to save Rarity.

I really enjoy reading MLP to my daughters (7 and 5) because I love doing the voices and they love hearing it. They both gave this volume two thumbs and two big toes up, however, I didn't find this one quite as memorable as the previous volume, which the girls still quote regularly. There wasn't quite enough of the ponies doing there thing, or maybe there just wasn't enough Pinkie Pie. Pinkie Pie is like cowbell. You can never have enough.

Spike did get more airtime, though, since it is his beloved Rarity that's been kidnapped and he must use his wits to rescue her and the other ponies. Meanwhile, Luna has to learn to forgive herself and accept the friendship of the others, rather than let Nightmare intimidate her.

My five year old has had trouble with nightmares, lately, so this was a perfectly timed encouragement for the "nightmares aren't real," mantra we've been working on.

With thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this graphic novel.

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I read this out loud to my five year old daughter, but yes I enjoyed it also.

This series has been so reliable as a happy antidote to the chaos of the world right now. The message of the power of love and friendship is a really valuable reminder when there's so much despair to go around.