After sixteen-year-old Astrid Llewelyn survives a vicious unicorn attack, she learns that she is a descendant of the most famous unicorn hunter of all time and she must travel to Rome, Italy, to train in the ancient arts in order to carry on her family legacy and save the world from the threat posed by the reemergence of lethal unicorns.
This is a story about unicorn hunters, but we are not talking about the fluffy unicorns who poop rainbows. We are talking about killer unicorns. The story focuses on Astrid, who is a decedent of one of the most powerful unicorn hunting families. She is a reluctant hunter, but eventually embraces her destiny.
I really enjoyed this book. It had action, adventure, a little bit of romance and a lot of girl power. I also liked all the background information concerning Rome, Alexander the Great, the unicorns and of course, the Order of the Lioness. There is also a nod to social issues that impact young women. I appreciated the way the author addressed these issues without judgement or begin preachy. These are good discussions about sexual assault and sexuality that could be beneficial for some young women to "overhear".
