Ascendant: 2 (Killer Unicorns) - Softcover

Peterfreund, Diana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061490059 ISBN 13: 9780061490057

Publisher: Harperteen, 2012

Synopsis

Forget everything you ever knew about unicorns. The fluffy, sparkly, friendly "horses" so popular the world over don't exist. Real unicorns are killers. Don't miss book 2 in the thrilling Killer Unicorn series!

Beasts the size of elephants, with cloven hooves that shake the earth, hides impervious to bullets, and horns that contain a deadly poison, unicorns can outrun a sports car and smell a human from a mile away.

And they can only be killed by virgin warriors descended from Alexander the Great.

Astrid Llewelyn is now a fully trained unicorn hunter, but she can't solve all her problems with just a bow and arrow. Her boyfriend, Giovanni, has decided to leave Rome, the Cloisters is in dire financial straits, her best friend's powers are mysteriously disintegrating, and Astrid can't help but feel that school, home, and her hopes of becoming a scientist are impossible dreams.

So when she's given the opportunity to leave the Cloisters and put her skills to use as part of a scientific quest to discover the Remedy, Astrid leaps at the chance. Finally, she can have exactly what she wants--or can she?

At Gordian headquarters in the French countryside, Astrid begins to question everything she thought she believed: her love for Giovanni, her loyalty to the Cloisters, and--most of all--her duty as a hunter.

Should Astrid be saving the world from killer unicorns, or saving the unicorns from the world?

About this title

Review:

"Astrid is painted with a strong brush."--ALA Booklist

Praise for Rampant: "This gripping page-turner evokes the same grrl-power spirit as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, packed with action, mystery and a complex and intriguing mythology."--Publishers Weekly

"In this thrilling sequel to Peterfreund's Rampant...the strong yet vulnerable heroine, compelling conflicts, and exquisite settings should find a voracious audience."--Publishers Weekly

"For those teens interested in different perspectives on unicorn lore and who like action-packed fantasy, this will be a sure bet. "--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"I was riveted by Ascendant. It's not only about killer unicorns; it's also about finding the courage to make tough decisions--and to be true to yourself. I think Astrid rocks!"--Malinda Lo, author of ASH

Praise for Rampant: "Tired of Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Try Astrid the Unicorn Hunter."--Locus

"Ascendant is fast paced, fresh and engrossing--plus it has killer unicorns, what could be better? I love this book!"--Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth and The Dead-Tossed Waves Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth & The Dead-Tossed Waves

From the Back Cover:

Astrid Llewelyn is now a fully trained unicorn hunter, but she can't solve all her problems with just a bow and arrow. Herboyfriend, Giovanni, has decided to leave Rome, the Cloisters isin dire financial straits, her best friend's powers are mysteriouslydisintegrating, and Astrid can't help but feel that school, home, andher hopes of becoming a scientist are impossible dreams.So when she's given the opportunity to leave the Cloisters andput her skills to use as part of a scientific quest to discover theRemedy, Astrid leaps at the chance. Finally, she can have exactlywhat she wants--or can she? At Gordian headquarters in the Frenchcountryside, Astrid begins to question everything she thought shebelieved: her love for Giovanni, her loyalty to the Cloisters, and--most of all--her duty as a hunter. Should Astrid be saving the worldfrom killer unicorns, or saving the unicorns from the world?

About this edition

• Publisher: Harperteen
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0061490059
• ISBN 13: 9780061490057
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416