Fire in the Star

By Kamilla Benko

Part of the The Unicorn Quest series

Two sisters must save a magical land from darkness and uncover unicorn secrets.

4.5/5 Goodreads · 642 ratings

384 pages· 85,079 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Claire Martinson steps into the spotlight, determined to protect her sister and a magical realm. Facing wraiths and a power-hungry queen, Claire must reforge the Crown of Arden. With the fate of the land and the last unicorn at stake, Claire's courage and newfound magic are tested. Can she awaken the ancient magic and save Arden, or will it demand a heartbreaking sacrifice? As secrets unravel, Claire's quest becomes a race against time, where every ally counts and the true power of unicorns is revealed. Will Claire's leadership be enough to conquer the looming darkness?

From the publisher

The enchanting Unicorn Quest series reaches its thrilling conclusion as two sisters fight to save a magical land from destruction.* “Those who love Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time . . . [or] Neil Gaiman’s Coraline, can’t miss this debut.” - Booklist, starred review, on The Unicorn Quest”An adventure-quest brimming with magic and heart.” - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author, on The Unicorn QuestAfter a lifetime of being the younger sister–of letting Sophie fight her battles, of following her on countless Experiences and through a fireplace into a magical land–it’s finally Claire Martinson’s turn to lead. And she’ll do anything to keep her big sister safe: resist the wraiths’ cold shadows, experiment with new and dangerous magic, become a thief in disguise.When Claire discovers that “only a queen can defeat a queen,” she knows she must steal and reforge the ancient Crown of Arden to stand a chance against the darkness that threatens the world and her family. Because Queen Estelle d’Astora, desperate to reclaim her power, will stop at nothing to gain the support of the four guilds–even if it means killing the last unicorn. Claire will need every friend she’s made to help her as the fate of Arden hangs in the balance . . . But the secrets of the unicorns are deeper than anyone could have ever imagined. Does Claire have what it takes to ignite the long-buried magic of this world and wake the fire in the stars? Or will the true salvation of Arden rest on one final and heartbreaking sacrifice?

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