An adventure-quest brimming with magic and heart. - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author, on The Unicorn Quest
After 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?