Age: 4th-6th grade
First line: "'I know you love unicorns, Rowan, but please stop staring at mine. You're making him nervous.'"

What a fun read with a delightful concept! Twelve-year-old twins Rowan and her brother Rhydd are on their way to becoming Queen and Royal Monster Hunter. Trouble is that Rowan has a knack for managing the monsters of the land and a passion for adventure whereas her brother has a talent for leading, inspiring, and providing compassion to his people. Trying to flip the roles before they are announced, Rowan gets into more trouble than she may be ready for, but maintains a fighting spirit to persevere.

Rowan's character is complex and extremely well-written and the adventuring quest adds excitement and suspense. Fans of The Familiars, Land of Stories, and any other animal-based fiction will eat this one up.