Definitely younger than twenty, with fresh, blemish-free skin. Then we have Kara Harving, a girl with a sparkling personality and wonder in her eyes. She is an amazing person with a huge heart. We have the main character Mnemba, a girl who has been through so much and who has so much depth. There is so much to appreciate and love about Unicorn Tracks, but most of all I love how it is a story about two girls who come from two very different places in the world with very different experiences. It is a story rich in culture, magical creatures and girls. Unicorn Tracks by Julia Ember, I mean what do I even say? I’m absolutely in love with this piece of literature. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review this does not affect my opinion. Any quotes mentioned below are taken from the ARC and are subject to change upon publication. Thank you Julia Ember for my review copy of Unicorn Tracks. Together, they must find a way to protect the creatures Kara adores while resisting the love they know they can never indulge. During their research, they discover a conspiracy by a group of poachers to capture the Unicorns and exploit their supernatural strength to build a railway. The young women are drawn to each other, despite that fact that Kara is betrothed. Harving and his daughter, Kara, through the wilderness as they study unicorns. Surrounding herself with nature and the mystical animals inhabiting the savannah not only allows Mnemba’s tracking skills to shine, it helps her to hide from the terrible memories that haunt her. Synopsis: After a savage attack drives her from her home, sixteen-year-old Mnemba finds a place in her cousin Tumelo’s successful safari business, where she quickly excels as a guide. Purchase here: Amazon | The Book Depository

Selling points: Magical creatures such as unicorns and mermaids, girls loving other girls and girls saving the day. Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, and LGBT.