'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.'
– The Times Children's Book of the Week

‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’
– Louie Stowell, author of Loki

‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’
– Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns

‘The best book I’ve ever read.’
– Patrick, age 10

‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’
– Dominique Valente, author of Starfell

‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!’
– Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Rainbow Grey

‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’
– Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.’
– Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn

‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.’
–Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun

'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.'
– The Sunday Times