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?
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Do you consider yourself a plotter or a pantser (or a hybrid)?
I would say I am a hybrid of a plotter and pantser. The more I write, the more I rely on
outlining before drafting. However, I have found my characters often like to make things difficult
by changing the outline without consulting with me first!
Do you have a way to keep track of your story ideas?
This is a great question! I love the Google Keep app on my phone. I keep various notes
to keep track of current projects I’m drafting with personal timeline goals, editing deadlines, and
new story ideas.
What is your writing space like?
I do not have a designated writing space. As a full-time parent, a lot of my writing is done
on my phone as I’m able to get words down here and there. I also have a rolling table and a
lapboard to be able to work on my laptop after bedtime in my house. I would love to have a
designated office/library complete with a bookshelf and rolling ladder one day!
Where do you get your ideas for your books?
I had Rowan’s story first (The Goodness of Unicorns) placed on my heart years ago
during a period of grief and hurting. That first draft was a means to process and begin healing.
Every step forward, setback, and determined step forward again helped shape the story to what it
is today. I wholeheartedly believe the stories I share are placed on my heart for a reason. God has
called me to create and share stories as means of both worship and testimony.
Do bits of yourself/friends show up in your characters?
I think it’s easy to unintentionally leave “crumbs” of oneself and one’s experiences with others
while crafting the “recipe” for characters so it’s easy as an author for me to relate, or at least
sympathize, with my cast of characters. Like Rowan, I’m a big sister and tend to want to “fix”
everything. Like Blythe, I have struggled to find my voice and advocating for myself has taken
time. Like Linnea, I strive to do right by my family and reflect God’s light but also struggle with
anxiety. Like Bane, I find change difficult a lot of the time.
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
More from Kayla
Do you enjoy reading book dedications? The Goodness of Unicorns’ dedication reads:
For my twin sister and first friend, Kari:
My world, and the world at large, is brighter with you in it.
May everyone who reads this find the strength in their own journeys to embrace the beacon of hope God has placed in their hearts for both themselves and those around them.
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15, NIV
It will come as no surprise to those who read the book’s dedication that TGOU is a story about two sisters who are best friends; but, like any relationship, conflict happens. And, sometimes, it arises from the best of intentions.
Sisters, navigating chronic pain, finding purpose and learning that bravery doesn’t always look like charging into battle are all elements you will find in The Goodness of Unicorns. Join sisters Rowan and Blythe in the world of Wisteria where they each have important choices to make for the sake of light, goodness, and one another.
Blog Stops
Simple Harvest Reads, December 20 (Author Interview)
Inspired by Fiction, December 21
Artistic Nobody, December 22 (Author Interview)
CeCe Reads and Sings, December 22
Stories By Gina, December 23 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 23
Fiction Book Lover, December 24 (Author Interview)
Vicky Sluiter, December 25 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, December 26
The Lofty Pages, December 27
For the Love of Literature, December 28 (Author Interview)
Tell Tale Book Reviews, December 29
Blossoms and Blessings, December 30 (Author Interview)
Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, December 31
Guild Master, January 1
Blogging With Carol, January 2
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Kayla is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card, journal, pen, and unicorn themed item!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/2SyFy/the-goodness-of-unicorns-celebration-tour-giveaway
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