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uselesspirateraven's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Eating disorder, Sexism, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, and Classism
discostell's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
shaniaae116's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
laurenbookishtwins's review against another edition
5.0
Updated 14/10/2013
Every November the Scorpio Races takes place. The riders attempt to tame their water horses, who can be deadly. Sean Kendrick, a champion, is returning once again to race his treasured water horse, hoping to win enough money to buy said horse. Puck enters the race in order to keep her brother on the Island. Puck has never ridden a race before, and ends up with the help of Sean; which leads to love and trust developing between them.
I love Maggie Stiefvater. She has such a beautiful writing style that captures your attention from the beginning. I found The Scorpio Races was one of my favourite of hers, (also loving The Raven Boys,) and she always has such a unique story. I loved the Capaill Uisce, and how dangerous they were – particularly to the riders. There is a good pace to the story and you’re captivated from the beginning.
Maggie creates such compelling characters, in all her books, that you just can’t help but fall for. Sean is troubled, fierce, protective, and seemingly cold, but through spending time with Puck, he becomes caring and thoughtful – and selfless, incredibly so at the race. Puck is courageous, loveable and strong-willed and is determined to race, even if it means putting herself in danger, in order to keep her family together and win enough money to support them. Both Sean and Puck have had a difficult life, and they find comfort in each other. Their love for each other is well developed and subtle to an extent. Their is no mad make-out scenes, but a love that goes beyond that. A love of sacrifice. I am glad that it was not forceful, that it had time to develop and it was sub-plot. The plot was about them, seperately; working through their struggles.
If you’re looking for an action packed fantasy, this is definitely a book for you. If you love Maggie Stiefvater, read this.
Fantastic.
Every November the Scorpio Races takes place. The riders attempt to tame their water horses, who can be deadly. Sean Kendrick, a champion, is returning once again to race his treasured water horse, hoping to win enough money to buy said horse. Puck enters the race in order to keep her brother on the Island. Puck has never ridden a race before, and ends up with the help of Sean; which leads to love and trust developing between them.
I love Maggie Stiefvater. She has such a beautiful writing style that captures your attention from the beginning. I found The Scorpio Races was one of my favourite of hers, (also loving The Raven Boys,) and she always has such a unique story. I loved the Capaill Uisce, and how dangerous they were – particularly to the riders. There is a good pace to the story and you’re captivated from the beginning.
Maggie creates such compelling characters, in all her books, that you just can’t help but fall for. Sean is troubled, fierce, protective, and seemingly cold, but through spending time with Puck, he becomes caring and thoughtful – and selfless, incredibly so at the race. Puck is courageous, loveable and strong-willed and is determined to race, even if it means putting herself in danger, in order to keep her family together and win enough money to support them. Both Sean and Puck have had a difficult life, and they find comfort in each other. Their love for each other is well developed and subtle to an extent. Their is no mad make-out scenes, but a love that goes beyond that. A love of sacrifice. I am glad that it was not forceful, that it had time to develop and it was sub-plot. The plot was about them, seperately; working through their struggles.
If you’re looking for an action packed fantasy, this is definitely a book for you. If you love Maggie Stiefvater, read this.
Fantastic.
bel_saturnreads's review
3.0
Al final le he dado 3 estrellas porque la 2ª parte del libro me ha enganchado porque lo que es la primera me ha parecido demasiadao lenta, no me enganchaba no se me esperaba otra cosa del libro y no veia la hora de terminar el libro pero a partir de la 2ª mitad es otra cosa que si quieres saber lo que pasa y lo mas bonito del libro es sin duda la historia de Sean con Corr ese final te parte el corazon para luego ♥
sara11_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, this was good! The most tightly plotted MS book I've read. Loved Puck and Sean, the murderous water horses, and how atmospheric the island was.
commanderleah's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
laysuzu's review
there’s nothing wrong with the book. the story and plot are generally interesting, i just think i’m too old to enjoy it the way it’s meant to be enjoyed.
Very much on the Y side of Y/A. (my own fault, really)
Very much on the Y side of Y/A. (my own fault, really)
matilda_gerrans's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0