Magic pulses bright in Arden, a world where humans who craft magic have been at war and separated for hundreds of years. Now a new era has dawned, the unicorns have returned, and the prime minister has decreed that apprentices from all four guilds will learn in the newly formed Unicorn Academy. But peace is tenuous: As rumors spread of dark magic and of unicorns disappearing, twelve-year-old apprentice Olivia Hayes is caught between her joy at newfound magical abilities at the academy and proving to everyone that her older sister, Laurel, is NOT a unicorn poacher. She and her friends must untangle the truth and the secrets of the past to spin a stronger future-or else the unicorns of Arden may be lost forever. This sweeping middle grade fantasy is about friendship, choice, and the ties that truly matter.

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The enticing cover hints at what is in store in this magical adventure. Thirty-five chapters bring forth a tale of new friends, sisterhood, and the other-world known as Arden.

The beginning, as Olivia goes against her family wishes to not attend Unicorn Academy, is the perfect setup for middle grade readers. She is an appealing characters that drives the story to a thrilling conclusion. Olivia doesn’t seem to have any magical abilities but is determined and not afraid to break rules. Her quest to uncover the mystery of the unicorns and bring truth to her sister’s involvement is the core of the plot.

THE UNICORN LEGACY Tangled Magic has a great cast of clever girls. It will appeal to all girls (and maybe a few boys) who love a new fantasy world.

BOOK BIRTHDAY: February 27, 2024 PAGE COUNT: 368

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FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: THE UNICORN LEGACY Tangled Magic by Kamilla Benko

1. Many surprising twists and turns had me flipping the pages for more.
2. Never expected a giant worm called the Devourer to wreak such havoc. A creepy addition.
3. The character arcs for Olivia’s new friends, especially Violet and Kessa, were laid out with perfection by the author.
4. The ending nicely sets up the next book in the series and will have readers anxious to continue the journey with Olivia.
5. Although the unicorns take on more of a mysterious presence in this tale, you get the feeling you will be seeing a lot more of them in the future. Just what unicorn loving readers desire.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kamilla Benko spent most of her childhood climbing into wardrobes, trying to step through mirrors, and plotting to run away to an art museum. Now, she visits other worlds as a children’s book author and editor. She currently lives in Indiana with her family next to a friendly willow tree. 

(For more visit Kamilla’s author website)

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