Review of The Great Unicorn Race by Whitney Sanderson

 

Read for: Requested Review/Netgalley

Synopsis: "Ruby loves riding fast on Tempest. Iris enjoys showing off her control and skill with Lyric. But who is the better unicorn rider? Their friend Cole suggests they have a race. Whoever can cross the Diamond Desert and reach the magical Lotus Gem first is the winner. But the Diamond Desert is filled with dangers. Can Ruby and Iris overcome their rivalry and work together to make it back home? There are unicorns behind Magic Moon Stable, but no one except Iris and Ruby know they exist. As Unicorn Guardians, it is their job to protect the unicorns and their magic to keep them safe from the outside world."

My Review:  Even as an adult I am still instantly attracted to anything to do with unicorns, so of course I had to read this book. This is definitely a book that younger 3rd grade me would have been obsessed with. This is the 8th book in the series but even having not read the previous books, it was still super enjoyable. It is pretty easy reading and would be appropriate for young readers getting out of those beginning reader books and wanting something a little more advanced. There are a lot of illustrations throughout the book as well. Think along the lines of Kingdom of Wrenly or Magic Tree House books. I really liked the message in the story about there being an time and a place for both speed and careful control, all wrapped up in quite the adventure. I think I want to go back and read the rest of the books, and share them with my nieces.

My Rating: Just reading this book brought me back to being the unicorn obsessed girl, adventure and lots of riding unicorns were everything I lived for as a kid.  I really appreciate how this story gives adventure while providing a good message to the readers.  It is easy to read even without the whole series behind it, so readers can pick up the book the find and can still enjoy it.  I give it a rating of Four Paws.

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. The above is my honest review and opinion.

You can find out more about Whitney Sanderson, this book and her many other horse related books on her Goodreads Page.

The Great Unicorn Race releases on January 1st, so you can pre-order  your copy in print format from Amazon or Barnes & Noble, or request it at your local library or bookstore.