kerryloganx's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
thatchickengirl23's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Animal cruelty
myendlessshelf's review against another edition
5.0
This book is stunning. It’s the second time I’ve read it but it felt like the first, and affected me as much, if not more.
It’s truly beautiful, moving and wild. A true gem of a book.
Full review can be found at My Endless Shelf
It’s truly beautiful, moving and wild. A true gem of a book.
Full review can be found at My Endless Shelf
zaraelisabeth's review against another edition
5.0
I swear I cried more at this book than I have at any other book. It may just be very personal, this book reflects all of the things I have felt about horses in my life in such an honest, heart-wrenching way I couldn't articulate. And the ending is what I needed.
romancegeek's review against another edition
5.0
Was my favorite book as a child for a long time. While it has been awhile I remember loving the characters and really feeling the struggle Tessa was going through. Something I have to pick up again sometimes soon.
bethwhite's review against another edition
4.0
This is a beautiful coming of age story of transformation as Tessa, a wilful and unhappy child with an awful home life, is taught what love is through her new stable family and the offspring of her childhood horse. Packed with emotion, this book is a must read for any horse lovers, although it is so much more than just a “horse book”. I particularly appreciated the three dimensional quality to the characters. The insight the author gave to their lives and weaknesses as well as strengths and more complex than just the “good” or “bad” that can be portrayed in books such as these. I highly recommend this book and found it difficult to put down until the end.
mj38012's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
emma_616's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was a multiple-read childhood favourite that had been collecting dust for a few years on my shelf. I wanted to give it (yet another) re-read to see if it would stand to the test of time — and by the gods did it. I have a feeling it’s going to be re-read again in the near future.
zaralily's review
5.0
I swear I cried more at this book than I have at any other book. It may just be very personal, this book reflects all of the things I have felt about horses in my life in such an honest, heart-wrenching way I couldn't articulate. And the ending is what I needed.