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Take the Reins by Jessica Burkhart

acaciatree's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

tibbarasden's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Such a fun book. Definitely took me back to middle school and the start of my love for horses. I really love when middle grade books include the parents and family aspect, which this one did even though it takes place at a boarding school. I thought the horse aspect was done well and could be enjoyable and easy to understand even for those who aren't horse crazy. That said it is great if you are horse crazy. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Even the mean girl aspect which I don't always like.

marjoy18's review against another edition

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5.0

Am I blinded by nostalgia while rating this? Yes. Do I care? No.

abst16's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5, a great middle grade read

moore102's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

anikoliab's review against another edition

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5.0

I adore this series!

isitcertain's review against another edition

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5.0

I was unironically a horse girl in elementary school and 8 year-old-me thought these books were so cool.

magolden13's review

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adventurous lighthearted

4.0

buuboobaby's review against another edition

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3.0

I liked the book enough to place a request for the next volume at the library, but I was still a little disappointed with the cookie cutter plot. I was hoping for more horsey stuff and less of Sasha studying to keep up in her classes. I am still enamored with the thought of actually getting to take a horse to boarding school. I wonder if I can take mine to the nursing home?

See my complete review here:

http://www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=3806

mon_ique's review against another edition

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4.0

7th graders?? Not quite believable, but overall entertaining!