Goodbye Unicorns: Based on a true story

by E.L. George, Erin Lee

“Goodbye, unicorns.”
“What?”
My heart dropped.
“What?” was a stupid question. I knew exactly what she meant.
Still, it was hardly the kind of thing I expected to hear a seven-year-old girl mumble as she headed out her bedroom door for what would probably be the last time. To an onlooker, it might make sense. Her room was, in fact, a pink and purple web of horned horses she’d spent more than half her life believing in. But I knew the rest of the story. And her words told me this was worse than a kid finding out about Santa.
‘Goodbye unicorns’ wasn’t happening.
Not on my watch.
The true story of a little girl looking to find a new faith in the world after losing her mother to the drug epidemic, Goodbye Unicorns is a story of love, loss, rebuilding, and what it takes to restore magic for a kid has no reason to believe it exists…
Could you have faith again?

84 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 8, 2018

Reviews

[Paula Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for a story that will definitely A) tug at your heartstrings and B) may need you to grab a packet of tissues then Goodbye Unicorns is the read for you. This story is based on a true story about a little girl who was in love with Unicorns, for her - they were her happy place and if Unicorns existed then nothing bad could happen. This girl also grew up in a household where instability and dysfunction were key. Her mother a drug addict and her father in prison as well as her stepdad. The book starts off with seven-year-old Annika getting ready for her outing when she noticed her mother cold and passed out. She then leaves the house, and the DCYFs worker pops in and learns that Anika's mother is not sleeping but dead from an overdose. Soon we discover Anika now is losing her faith in Unicorns and with the power of social media and one social worker's plight to find the little girl a ray of sunshine, will encourage the world to make the little girl once believe in Unicorns. I have to admit, reading this story tugged at my heartstrings and in some places it did remind me of my childhood. The one thing that kept me going through the book was that I knew that the girl that this book is based on was eventually adopted and she got an HEA. If you are in the mood to read something different or have found yourself in the past enjoying stories by authors like Torey Hayden, then check out Erin Lee aka EL George as her books follow a similar suit.

[Bebe Harlow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well what can I say about this informing, sad, inspiring story based on a real little girl that suffered through abuse, drug addicted parents and death. This story is a look at what alot of us dont see, what abused, neglected kids go through and what impact that has on them and the people assigned to help them. Anika's story gives us a glimpse into that world. I dont want to give much away as it will spoil the story and this is a story for everybody a story you dont want to miss. It's a quick read with alot of emotion and as always Erins descriptive writing draws you in and makes you feel. This is a must read

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erin Lee takes you into the life of a seven-year-old little girl whose life has been torn apart. Lee has a way of letting see the lives of dysfunctional families with no holes barred. This little girls mother had overdosed and Lee explains to the readers what happens to the children with this kind of trauma. Having something to believe is a big deal for this children. She loved and believed in unicorns but with the trauma, she stopped believing. With the help of social media and caring people, she started to believe in unicorns again. This is a true story and as heartbreaking as it is, it's well worth reading.

[Alicia Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

🦄 Unicorns are magical 🦄


Ready for your heart to break? Ready to fall in love? You will do both in Goodbye Unicorns by EL George. Emily is the social worker assigned to Anika's case because her mother is a drug addict, her step father abused her, and her real father is in prison. This little girl is grown more than her 7 years and will break your heart. Find out why she says goodbye unicorns and follow her magical journey to hello unicorns again.

[Ebony · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such and honest and gripping read!!!

Once I started this book, I could not put it down!! I felt such a connection with both Unicorn Girl and the woman who made sure that she did not lose her innocence. This book is why I fell in love with the writing of Author EL George!!!

I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more of her books!!!