Review: A Thrilling Ride -- A Story about Love, Survival & Strength
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 24, 2013
Scout suffers from physical and emotional pain. And, as much as she tries to avoid her former boyfriend, Trey, the one she can't help still caring about, she can't. Thankfully she has her little sister, Lil Bit, Scout's one saving grace. Many say her sister is "special"--she believes in unicorns and soul stealers--and needs help.Scout adores Lil Bit but is skeptical of her sister's claims, until a fateful day where the only way to save the people she loves is to believe. Trey is at her side, his family also at risk, and willing to fight. Can they save their loved ones? Can they find their way back to each other?I've always loved unicorns, so when I first picked this book up, I was worried it wouldn't live up to my expectations. That feeling didn't last past the first page. Scout is a well-developed and memorable character--her pain is searing, yet she fights for what she believes in. But some of the most interesting characters in the book are the various unicorns, and the author does an amazing job creating them and their world. Moviemakers take note and snatch the rights to this book before someone else does!Reading this book is like riding a roller coaster through a magical land. There's never a dull moment, and it often takes your breath away. Then, it comes to a sudden stop and all you want is more. Note: this book does end on quite the cliffhanger. Book two can't get here soon enough.I highly recommend this book to fans of the fantasy genre and anyone who loves to escape into a great story. It's a thrilling ride. But, at its heart, it's a story about love, survival, and strength.Note: I received a complimentary copy for review purposes. A positive review was not requested or guaranteed; the opinions expressed are my own.