Unicorn Book Feature - The Palace Job by Patrick Weekes

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Unicorns!  How we love them. . .Luckily for all of us unicorn lovers there are hundreds of unicorn books available for all age groups.  I have gathered information about as many as I can find and have placed them here for you in one convenient spot on my blog.  Today's Unicorn Book Feature is

The Palace Job

Rogues of the Republic Book 1

 By Patrick Weekes

Loch is seeking revenge.
 
It would help if she wasn’t in jail.

The plan: to steal a priceless elven manuscript that once belonged to her family, but now is in the hands of the most powerful man in the Republic. To do so Loch—former soldier, former prisoner, current fugitive—must assemble a crack team of magical misfits that includes a cynical illusionist, a shapeshifting unicorn, a repentant death priestess, a talking magical warhammer, and a lad with seemingly no skills to help her break into the floating fortress of Heaven’s Spire and the vault that holds her family’s treasure—all while eluding the unrelenting pursuit of Justicar Pyvic, whose only mission is to see the law upheld.

What could possibly go wrong?

The Palace Job is a funny, action-packed, high-fantasy heist caper in the tradition of Scott Lynch’s Gentleman Bastards series, from debut author Patrick Weekes.

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Book Reviews for Journey To Osm Novel - By S.E.T.

The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm - Reader Review

Review By S.E.T. - Amazon UK

'I had to learn to believe in myself.'
What a lovely line to end the narrative - but this is deeply representative of the trials we all face - in any situation.

I loved this story of Blue - saviour of the unicorns - but without metal or magic - or any belief in himself - the task he is destined to undertake since birth, seems hopeless.
This is a lovely tale of triumph over adversity, of the not so perfect stallion finding his courage in a sea of hostility.

It is written so beautifully, with exquisite drops of brilliance that you find in all classic fantasy fairytales, I can really see this as a Pixar animation.

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Unicorny Stuff From Zazzle Journey To Osm Collection - Osm Unicorn Charm

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Osm with Herd Info - Round Charm Silver Plated

by sybrinad

Osm with Herd Info - Round Silver Plated Charm. Wear on your belt loops or shoes. Dress up your backpack or purse. Collect charms for all of the unicorns in the Metal Horned Unicorn Tribe from The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm Illustrated book for teens and older readers.

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Unicorn Book Feature - Vikings Vs. Unicorns by Jim Tramontana

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Vikings Vs. Unicorns 

 By Jim Tramontana

What you think you know about unicorns is a lie. A lie weaved into the very fabric of our history and perpetuated by an evil, ageless conspiracy. This is the untold story of a ragtag band of Vikings hellbent on revenge and sworn to stave off an invasion of monstrous proportions.

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Unicorn Horn Cap

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Book Reviews for Journey To Osm Novel - By Beth C.

The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm - Reader Review

By Beth C. - Amazon UK

Let me begin by thanking Netgalley and Sybrina Durant for sending me the Arc of this captivating fantasy story. I literally read this book in a night! The story begins in tye land of MarBryn with the birth of Blue our main character, a frail and unique unicorn. His birth was foretold by the Orcle, that Blue would rid the Unicorns of the evil Magh that hunts them. But unlike the rest of the Unicorns with horns made of different types of metal which gave them all individual powers, Blue’s was merely made of hide,not metal so possessed no magical powers. Fast forward twenty years Blue is a loner, belittled by most of the tribe. His horn didn’t possess even a drop of magic no matter how hard he tried nothing would happen, this is when the plot starts to thicken. I really enjoyed Sybrina’s world building throughout the story, it painted a picture in your mind how beautiful Marbryn used to be before the wars. Her writting style is nothing short of whimsical. Sybrina’s character’s were well rounded, all of them leaving a lasting impression. The story itself was a bit of a slow burn to begin with but I think it had to be to build up the plot, emotions were portrayed perfectly throughout. Personally reading this book I think it has similarities to The Last Unicorn by Peter S Beagal but it also has a unique flare. I think anyone that’s a fan of fantasy and adventure would enjoy this. I give this book a 4. 5 star rating. I'd happily read more books by Sybrina Durant. 

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Unicorn Character Cube Cube Ornament

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Black and White Unicorn Character Cute featuring Blue, Ghel, Cuprum and Tinam from The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm Illustrated Book For Teens.

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Unicorn Book Feature - Ariel by Steven R. Boyett

Sybrina's Unicorn Book Pick

Unicorns!  How we love them. . .Luckily for all of us unicorn lovers there are hundreds of unicorn books available for all age groups.  I have gathered information about as many as I can find and have placed them here for you in one convenient spot on my blog.  Today's Unicorn Book Feature is

Ariel 

 By Steven R. Boyett

At four-thirty one Saturday afternoon the laws of physics as we know them underwent a change. Electronic devices, cars, industries stopped. The lights went out. Any technology more complicated than a lever or pulley simply wouldn't work. A new set of rules took its place—laws that could only be called magic. Ninety-nine percent of humanity has simply vanished. Cities lie abandoned. Supernatural creatures wander the silenced achievements of a halted civilization.

Pete Garey has survived the Change and its ensuing chaos. He wanders the southeastern United States, scavenging, lying low. Learning. One day he makes an unexpected friend: a smartassed unicorn with serious attitude. Pete names her Ariel and teaches her how to talk, how to read, and how to survive in a world in which a unicorn horn has become a highly prized commodity.

When they learn that there is a price quite literally on Ariel's head, the two unlikely companions set out from Atlanta to Manhattan to confront the sorcerer who wants her horn. And so begins a haunting, epic, and surprisingly funny journey through the remnants of a halted civilization in a desolated world. 

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Unicorny Stuff From Zazzle Journey To Osm Collection - Blue Unicorn Tee

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Blue - No Metal No Magic - Kids Tee

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This kids tee shirt contains the image of the Blue Unicorn from the Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm Illustrated Chapter Book. The blue unicorn is the only member of the metal-horned tribe of unicorns who doesn't have a magical metal horn. No Metal Means No Magic. How will he ever save the tribe without magic? Get the book at your favorite online book store.

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Book Reviews for the Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm by Vermont

The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm - Reader Review

5.0 out of 5 stars 
 A 5 solid star read.

By vermont reviewer

Sybrina Durant has brought to life in the pages of her story The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm Illustrated a combination of fantasy and mythology. When Blue is born there is a prophesy spoken over him. One that foretells the saving of the tribe of unicorns. I also loved the illustrations throughout the story. Will Ghel help Blue realize his worth to the tribe? Can Girasol the firebird help find the way through the Muzika Woods. The answer to these questions and more about the unicorn tribe will be found by reading this well written story. 

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Unicorn Book Feature - Zimmah Chronicles by Scott King

Unicorn Book Feature

Zimmah Chronicles 

Book Two: Mermaids vs Unicorns

 By Scott King

Mermaids & Unicorns Are At War!

Zimmah, the wicked djinn, thought he was so smart. He thought nothing could stop him, let alone a mere child. That was until he met Whitney, a devilish girl who uses his own powers against him.
A wish gone wrong sends Zimmah, Whitney, and Karim to The Otherworld, a magical land where Mermaids and Unicorns are caught in an epic war. All Whitney wants is to save her sick mother, all Karim wants is to get home, and all Zimmah wants is revenge on the children who have tricked him.
If you like epic coming-of-age adventure stories that teach important life lessons in the wackiest, most delightful of ways, then you’ll love every page of Scott King’s Mermaids vs. Unicorns.

Start the unpredictable adventure today! 

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Unicorn Ball Cap

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Dr. Zinko - BW Profile T-Shirt

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This T-Shirt has a black and white profile image of Dr. Zinko the Zink-Horned unicorn from The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm Illustrated Book For Teens.

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Review Request for Journey To Osm - The Blue Unicorn's Tale

Looking for Reviewers

Would you like to read and review a purely fanciful unicorn fantasy about a tribe of unicorns stranded a universe away from their home world of Unimaise? 

My first novel "Journey To Osm - The Blue Unicorn's Tale" is in desperate need of honest reviews.  This clean read is full of magic, adventure and sciencey stuff plus a little bit of love and war.  Other readers have compared it to fantasy books like Alice in Wonderland, Dragonriders of Pern, The Last Unicorn, and The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings.  Maybe after you read it, you will be reminded of
other books you've loved.

I am happy send this 85,000 word stand-alone epic fantasy novel in mobi, epub or pdf so if you'd like to read and review it please state your preference in an email to me at sybrina at sybrina dot com.  Please put "I'd Like To Review Journey To Osm" in the subject line.

If after reading it, if you're so inclined, give it a review.  Of course you are under no obligation what-so-ever to review it whether you like it or not.  It's just that sharing reviews these days is the only way most people ever learn of a book's existence.

There is no deadline for reviews as this book is already available at all online bookstores. I would appreciate honest reviews of any rating on any of the following sites:

GoodReads
LibraryThing
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Amazon (any site)
Itunes
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or your blog if you have one.

Description: 

Facing extinction, the Metal-Horned Unicorns of MarBryn are desperate for hope. 

Any hope. . .So when the Oracle reveals the prophecy promising just that, the 

remaining members of the tribe pin their future on the birth of a young foal. 

Hope becomes despair when the baby unicorn is born without metal. . .because 

without metal there is no magic. And without magic, this little blue newborn has 

no chance to defeat the evil sorcerer that has imprisoned all of MarBryn. Magh’s 

rule proves both harsh and brutal and by the time Blue comes of age there are only 

twelve metal-horns left in all of MarBryn. Eleven can claim some form of metal 

based magic. . .but one must get by on sheer grit, will, and the desire to avenge 

his parents untimely deaths. Like most of the metal-horns, Blue disregards the 

prophecy as nonsense, but driven by his insecurities, he covertly trains for a 

fight he’s ill-equipped to win.And then hope comes back around. For Blue. . .For the 

Metal Horn Unicorns of MarBryn. . .But can a unicorn with no metal. . .no magic. . .

answer the call of fate? 

I hope to hear from you. :)

Thanks,

Sybrina

Book Reviews for the Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm by Kisha

The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm - Reader Review

4.0 out of 5 starsEveryone loves unicorns...

By Kisha Green 

The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm by Sabrina Durant is a picture book about unicorns that tells a tale of a unicorn and it's tribe against an evil sorcerer. A classic tale of good versus evil in a magical way.A unicorn is born into a magical tribe but the problem is that this "special" unicorn was born without any special talents or features and this creates a problem because the legacy says that a blue unicorn will save them.The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm makes for an exciting read and for readers that are fans of fairy tales and make-believe, this book is definitely the book for you, kids will enjoy this tale as I did as an adult reader.I rate this body of work four and a half stars. Kudos to Author, Sabrina Durant for a literary job well done.Reviewed by Kisha Green for Literary Jewels

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Unicorn Book Feature - Unicorn Western by Platt and Truant

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Unicorn Western

The First of a Nine Book Saga

 By Platt and Truant

A Bold New Legend

Cast out from the magical kingdom of The Realm and into the dying desert of the Sands beyond, Marshal Clint Gulliver and his unicorn, Edward, have finally found peace in the small and dusty town of Solace. For the first time since leaving The Realm, Clint has dared to be happy, even getting hitched to his bride-to-be, Mai.

But when the town faces a deadly approaching enemy, the gunslinger must unholster his seven-shooters once more...and the dark magic it brings with.

From the creators of Yesterday's Gone and Fat Vampire comes this reinvention of both the western genre and unicorn lore.

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Book Reviews2 for the Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm by Julie B

The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm - Reader Review

Julie Baswell rated it really liked it

When Blue was born, he was supposed to be the savior. The oracle had prophesied it beforehand. All of the unicorns in the land of MarBryn had horns of some type of metal and each one had their own magic. But when Blue was born, his horn was only a plain blue hide. With no one to fulfill the prophesy, no more unicorns would be born. Twenty years later, the Numen relayed to the oracle the path that Blue must take, to save the tribe and bring them back to their homeland of Unimaise. But first he must confront the evil sorcerer Magh.

The plot was interesting and easy to follow. I liked the human qualities of the unicorns. It made their journey unique in that they were all family to each other. The characters that Blue meets on his adventure were also unique and loveable. I enjoyed all of the illustrations throughout the story. They were beautifully done. They also helped to visualize each creature after reading their descriptions. My favorite part of the book has to be when Blue was going through the rainbow land. The descriptions truly described a rainbow. I don’t think you have to be a child to enjoy this story.

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Unicorn Book Feature - Unicorn Keep by Angelia Almos

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Unicorns!  How we love them. . .Luckily for all of us unicorn lovers there are hundreds of unicorn books available for all age groups.  I have gathered information about as many as I can find and have placed them here for you in one convenient spot on my blog.  Today's Unicorn Book Feature is

Unicorn Keep

 By Angelia Almos

Jiline of Ainsley is dismayed when her best friend is selected by the mages to become a unicorn keeper at the Keep, an isolated mountain fortress. Especially since Madelen is in love and engaged to the richest boy in the village. Jiline on the other hand has no prospects of marriage or a trade in their small village. So, she comes up with a plan to take Madelen’s place at the Keep and hopefully flunk out of unicorn keeper training before the mages can discover the deception. Unfortunately, the unicorns have their own plans for her.

Mage Herrick, son of the Keep Mage, returns home to the Keep as the trainee keepers arrive. A chance encounter with Jiline, who he believes is Madelen, on the trail sparks a magical connection between the two. Knowing he can’t feel a magical draw to someone who has no magic, he tries to prove Madelen (Jiline) has magic within her. His attention brings unforeseen complications for both of them.

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Unicorny Stuff From Zazzle Journey To Osm Collection - BandW Blue Tee

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Blue - BW Profile T-Shirt

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This T-Shirt has a black and white profile image of The Blue Unicorn from The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm Illustrated Book For Teens.  Look at more items from the Journey To Osm collection on Zazzle.

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Book Reviews for the Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm by LitPick

The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm - Reader Review

Science fiction, fantasy, and romance novel all at the same time

By LitPick Student Book Reviews 

Blue is not an ordinary metal-horned unicorn. In fact, Blue is too ordinary to be a metal-horned unicorn. His horn is not even metal. Metal-horned unicorns have magic, charm, and beauty. Blue has none of those attributes. Blue, however, is more important than he realizes.At Blue’s birth, an oracle predicted greatness. The whole clan was disappointed when they saw Blue, an ordinary unicorn with no powers. After his mother’s death, Blue became cut off from much of the clan, except from his mate, Ghel.Still, Blue feels that there is something out there bigger than him and his clan that he is a part of. As the evil wizard, Magh, the man who killed Blue’s mother, attempts to slaughter all of the unicorns, Blue must set off on an epic quest to save his mate, clan, and his own life by finding someone he doesn’t know to help him find his true home, somewhere he’s never been. To do this, Blue must discover what lies beneath the seemingly monotonous life he has led for the past decade and find the truth. He must find what is buried deep inside his heart: his true destiny.Opinion:Reading The Blue Unicorn’s Journey to Osm was like reading a science fiction, fantasy, and romance novel all at the same time. For one, Blue and the rest of the unicorns are trying to return to their home planet by finding a spaceship and a unicorn to pilot it. This is very much a fantasy book, too. Because the main characters are unicorns, there’s magic everywhere, and there are other mythical animals that are only in dreams.In this book, unicorns also have mates, like Blue and Ghel. These mates play very important roles in the story, and this book shows that true love saves lives. This is one of the strangest books I have read, but I didn’t dislike it at all. In fact, I enjoyed reading about the strange characters, such as the sassy, stylish unicorn, about the NUMEN spirit and how the unicorns must work together to return home.There were parts in the book where the author glossed over details so quickly that I missed parts and didn’t understand what was happening for a time, but eventually, I figured it out and went back to enjoying this light, carefree book.This is a very good read for someone who just wants to sit back and enjoy a fun story.Reviewed by a LitPick student book reviewer Age 13

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Phrase Thesaurus Samples - Vol 4 - Earth Views - SS1-2

Sybrina's Phrase Thesaurus Sample Phrases

Volume 4

Earth Views
SS-SKYSCAPES SS1-2 (Skyscapes - Day)

Sybrina's Phrase Thesaurus is a 4 Volume Set of thousands of descriptive phrases to help authors break through writer's block.  This group of phrases describe morning sunrises.

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Unicorn Book Feature - The Last Unicorn - By Peter S. Beagle

Sybrina's Unicorn Book Pick

Unicorns!  How we love them. . .Luckily for all of us unicorn lovers there are hundreds of unicorn books available for all age groups.  I have gathered information about as many as I can find and have placed them here for you in one convenient spot on my blog.  Today's Unicorn Book Feature is

The Last Unicorn

Graphic Novel

By Peter S. Beagle

Adapted by Peter B. Gillis 

and lushly illustrated by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon

Peter S. Beagle's beloved fantasy classic captured imaginations around the world, and takes on new life in this luscious, fully illustrated graphic novel adaptation.

The Last Unicorn is a tale for any age about the wonders of magic, the power of love, and the tragedy of loss. The unicorn, alone in her enchanted wood, learns that she may be the last of her kind. Reluctant at first, she sets out on a journey to discover the fate of her fellow unicorns, even if it means facing the terrifying anger of the Red Bull and the malignant evil of the king who wields its power. Along the way she'll encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, including Schmendrick the magician, the bandit Molly Grue, the noble Prince Lír, and the occasional talking butterfly.

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