About the Book
Book: The Goodness of Unicorns
Author: Kayla E. Green
Genre: YA Noblebright Fantasy
Release Date: October 21, 2025
One girl determined to heal her sister and another looking for purpose in a nation on the brink of war. And unicorns—with a twist you’ve never seen before.
It’s Rowan Tritonia’s sixteenth Naming Anniversary. Her plans for the day never included a headache that causes her to almost faint on a day meant for celebration. When the world comes back into focus, her brown eyes have changed to magenta. But what scares her more is that everything around her is now black and white coupled with a mysterious ability to see the light and shadows in a person’s soul. Then a local cleric implies that Rowan could have the power of Sight, a gift which has only been seen in the stories of unicorns in the Book of Verimor, an ancient text. Rowan is perplexed. Why would Verimor give her something she never asked for instead of answering her greatest prayer to help her younger sister, Blythe?
News of the girl with Sight quickly travels beyond Rowan’s local village. When the King of Wisteria learns of her gift from a letter, he summons her to the castle. With growing political tensions from neighboring nations, Rowan may be able to provide the aid they desperately need. Linnea, the king’s sister and his primary advisor, prays that Rowan has truly been blessed by a unicorn and can save the nation and its people from encroaching darkness.
Meanwhile, back at home, Blythe, sets out on her own journey. She feels helpless, tied down by the pain that keeps her homebound most of the time. Although she wears a smile to comfort those around her—especially her family—Blythe wonders if her life will ever amount to anything more than fading into the background. Is she truly too broken for any greater purpose, or can Verimor still use her?
Excerpt from the Book
He turned to Linnea and smiled warmly. “If the city of Tulium proves to be half as beautiful as you, Lady Linnea, then my travels will have been well worth it.”
Linnea smiled in return, hoping her growing disdain was well hidden as she stepped to the seat to the king’s right. Shortly after King Isak entered, the royal diatomist, Dendro; the royal finance officer, Lirk; and the chief army commander, Elias, joined them around the short, oblong table.
“I trust your travels over the Dimidi Sea were well with Verimor’s provision?” Dendro’s raspy voice questioned after polite introductions were made. He leaned over the table and crossed his arms, which were engulfed by his long, wide sleeves.
Hamlin nodded. “Yes, my travels both by sea and on horseback were quite good. Your kingdom’s territories are quite hospitable and welcoming to travelers. Someone unknowing of the Wisterian desire to earn approval from their perceived deity might interpret your people’s kindness as something to approach with apprehension. But every encounter has been most pleasant.”
“Perceived deity?” echoed Dendro with a sputter. His eyebrows were raised over his low-perched, gold-rimmed glasses.
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About the Author
Kayla E. Green is an author and poet who writes to remind others—and herself—that light always prevails over darkness. When she isn’t writing, reading, or spending time with her family, she loves singing loudly and off-key to KLove Radio and pretending she’s a unicorn. Fittingly, her debut novel is The Goodness of Unicorns. Kayla has also written an award-winning YA fantasy novella, Aivan: The One Truth, and an inspirational poetry collection, Metamorphosis. Kayla also has stories, poems, and devotionals featured in various anthologies, and she has several flash fiction stories available through Havok Publishing