Book Review of The Shadow of the Unicorn II: The Deception
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Title: The
Shadow of the Unicorn II: The Deception
Author: Suzanne
de Montigny
Genre: Middle
Grade Fantasy / Tween Fantasy
Ulysees’
breath was ragged, and his heart filled with terror when they galloped toward
the herd pursued by an enraged Icarus.
How did the Legacy of Azaria transform into the
world fear it has, the unicorns barely existing hidden in the depths of the
forest? Why is Icharus, the Great Stallion, so cruel and ruthless? And who is
Jaresh, the invisible being who takes away their powers? Angry, the young colt
Ulysees and his friend Téo rebel, following an abandoned trail where they’re
discovered by humans. Now the entire herd must make an exodus. But Ulysees
discovers there’s more danger then just humans when he meets a giant creature
who warns them of impending doom…
Author Bio
Award winning author, Suzanne de Montigny, wrote her first novella
when she was twelve. Years later, she discovered it in an old box in the
basement, thus reigniting her love affair with writing. A teacher for twenty
years, she enjoys creating fantasy and paranormal for tweens and teens. She
lives in Burnaby, B.C., Canada with the four loves of her life – her husband,
two boys, and Buddy the dog.
Five Fun
Facts About Suzanne de Montigny
1.
I talk to my bichon frisé like he’s a normal
human being. And yes, Buddy does answer back. (Funny how my mouth moves while
he talks!)
2.
When my son took up skate boarding, I thought
I’d be the cool mom and learn it too.
Unfortunately, I ended up on my back and paying a visit to emergency.
Unfortunately, I ended up on my back and paying a visit to emergency.
3.
My two boys and I fiddle. (But they’re way
better than me!)
4.
My favourite season is autumn so I can kick
the leaves when no one’s looking.
5.
My husband says I snore so loud it wakes him
up.
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Book Excerpts
“It
happened many seasons ago—many, many seasons. Some of the older mares still
remember. Icarus wanted to be the Great Stallion, but there was already a very
powerful one in place named Sampson.”
“So what
happened?” asked Téo.
“Icarus
had a small following, a group of very young mares who fell for his sense of
humour.”
“Icarus
had a sense of humour?” Ulysees’ eyebrows shot up in amusement until he forced
them down again.
“Yes. He
used to be a pretty nice guy until he got ambitious. Then he started rumours
with the young mares about how there was a superior being who would take away
their powers if they didn’t obey Icarus. After a while, even the older mares
started to believe him. It ended in a battle between him and Sampson, and
because Icarus was younger and stronger, he won.”
“What
happened to Sampson?” asked Ulysees, pretending to chew.
Danae
lowered his voice. “Icarus killed him.”
Ulysees
gasped. “Unicorns don’t kill each other.”
“He did.”
Danae made a casual move closer. “Ulysees, you have to listen to me, and listen
hard. I may not move with the herd much longer. I’m too old, but I want you and
Téo to find the truth. Pretend to go along with what Icarus says to stay safe,
but remember that the Legacy of Azaria was not the poisonous thing it is now.
It’s up to you to find the true legacy.”
Ulysees’
heart raced. “But how?”
“Find it.
Some way, somehow. You’ll feel it inside.”
“But…”
Ulysees’ heart beat faster.
Danae eyed
Icarus. “I have to go before they know I’ve told you.”
“But
Danae…” Ulysees whispered. The old stallion didn’t answer. Ulysees shot a quick
glance sideways. He was gone.
Ulysees’ head spun in confusion. He
twisted his body around and stared at the herd with new eyes. They’d all been
living a lie? His mouth hung open. And it was up to him to find the real Legacy
of Azaria? Why him? His gaze
fell on Lilia and Alannah. Should he tell them?
He watched
the fillies play in the meadow, their giggles filling the air. Then his hair
rose. There was something too terrible for words only a stone’s kick away from
them.
“Alannah!” he cried.
Review:
Great story told from the point of
view of a unicorn. It’s a story that I
grew up with told from a different point of view, although I didn’t find that
out until the very end, which was a delightful surprise.
Point for view is so interesting in stories. I loved that this was told from the point of
view of the unicorn. Besides being the
story I had heard, which really isn’t the part I knew. It is also a story about prejudice,
acceptance, and trust.
I give this story 5 out of 5 clouds.
