“A sprawling, advantageous effort similar to, and obviously inspired by, Tolkien’s “Lord of Rings” series as well as the “Narnia” books, this massive fantasy tale relates the journey of a group of young women as they search for the mystical garden at the center of the world. Gwenaella, Adelie, and Elise are brought together by a unicorn named Britomar to reach the garden in hopes of securing the fruit from the Tress of Life to save the eldest unicorn from death. Along the way there are otherworldly encounters with ogres, griffins, and a nasty battle with the mythical Yeti in a tension-filled conclusion. The author carefully mixes historical fact with well-crafted mythology. As long-winded as the chapters can be at times, the characters are fairly original; though, they do often come in the form of kings, queens, and princes who dominate stories of this genre. As a whole, this is a solid mystical adventure that will interest readers from start to finish with its likable protagonists and constant twists and turns.” - Publisher’s Weekly