ageorges's review against another edition
3.0
This story seems to be meant for a slightly younger age group than Jessica Day George's other stories. I rather liked the descriptions of horse society. Most of the humans were interesting, but some, like the king, seemed rather flat. A few of the plot points seemed a bit convoluted, but I still enjoyed this book. A definite recommendation for kids who like horses.
angeb84's review against another edition
5.0
(Rated by Peyton)
Mom's note: Great read for horse lovers!
Mom's note: Great read for horse lovers!
punandprose's review against another edition
2.0
I don't exactly know how I feel about this book. My young, equine-obsessed, and girlish heart wants to love it, but I can't say that I do. Oh well. It was mostly cute with an interesting premise. But the almost romantic-going-on-obsessive love between Anthea and Florian the horse (mostly coming from the horse) was odd...Really odd...
Young, horse-crazy girls will absolutely adore this book and probably not view the communication between Anthea and Florian as somewhat strange. But as an adult reader (and not the intended audience) it was a little too much and too weird.
Young, horse-crazy girls will absolutely adore this book and probably not view the communication between Anthea and Florian as somewhat strange. But as an adult reader (and not the intended audience) it was a little too much and too weird.
story_sanctuary's review against another edition
5.0
Such a fun, creative story.
I've never read a fantasy which used horses the way this one did. I liked that they were this mythical creature and had the special bond/magical ability with humans.
I enjoyed each member of the cast of characters, especially the more unexpected ones, like the little owl. Anthea had my heart from the first page. She was so clearly an amazing girl overlooked by family members. I loved the relationships she built with her cousin and the king and of course with her long-forgotten horse.
This book has all the things that made me fall in love with Jessica Day George's writing in Dragon Slippers: strong characters, a mythical, beautiful story world, and big adventure. Highly recommended!
I've never read a fantasy which used horses the way this one did. I liked that they were this mythical creature and had the special bond/magical ability with humans.
I enjoyed each member of the cast of characters, especially the more unexpected ones, like the little owl. Anthea had my heart from the first page. She was so clearly an amazing girl overlooked by family members. I loved the relationships she built with her cousin and the king and of course with her long-forgotten horse.
This book has all the things that made me fall in love with Jessica Day George's writing in Dragon Slippers: strong characters, a mythical, beautiful story world, and big adventure. Highly recommended!
clairetrellahill's review against another edition
5.0
Ten-year-old me is LIVING right now.
The Rose Legacy is the story of Anthea Thornley, who has been moved from relative to relative since she was very small. When she is ousted from her last home, she is sent to live with her uncle in the far north, above the wall. When she gets there, she discovers that what she has heard all her life is a lie—horses exist, and they live at Last Farm.
This book is a love letter to everybody who wished passionately for a horse between the age of eight and sixteen. Jessica Day George does a wonderful job creating a heroine who has to confront uncomfortable truths about her country, heritage, and family, but learns to embrace who she is—one of the few with the Way, a particular kinship with horses.
Adventure abounds in this great start to a new series full of horses and familial and political intrigue. I’m so excited to see where Anthea’s journey takes her!!
The Rose Legacy is the story of Anthea Thornley, who has been moved from relative to relative since she was very small. When she is ousted from her last home, she is sent to live with her uncle in the far north, above the wall. When she gets there, she discovers that what she has heard all her life is a lie—horses exist, and they live at Last Farm.
This book is a love letter to everybody who wished passionately for a horse between the age of eight and sixteen. Jessica Day George does a wonderful job creating a heroine who has to confront uncomfortable truths about her country, heritage, and family, but learns to embrace who she is—one of the few with the Way, a particular kinship with horses.
Adventure abounds in this great start to a new series full of horses and familial and political intrigue. I’m so excited to see where Anthea’s journey takes her!!
mariciel0's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this out at a local bookstore along with some puzzles, (no expenses paid on my behalf with my allowance money,) as a belated birthday present. It was very good. I just wish I could read the second book. I'll just have to scour around for it
sunsess's review against another edition
4.0
I wish I liked this book more. The premise is adorable and long overdue reunions are one of my biggest reading pleasures. I gush every time! But there’s a lot of character exposition. It got tiring. Several scenes ended in similar fashions, with one of Anthea's relatives/friends dropping a bombshell, her freaking out, and then just... accepting it with absolutely no proof.
As is, I did love the world the story was set in. And I appreciated that the horse didn’t turn out to be some experiment her father cast on himself, as I was worried that’s where this was all headed. Three and a calf cows seems fair.
As is, I did love the world the story was set in. And I appreciated that the horse didn’t turn out to be some experiment her father cast on himself, as I was worried that’s where this was all headed. Three and a calf cows seems fair.
ilovedogs123's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
it was kind of strange how she was almost in love with the horse, but other than that it was a really good book
nura_aziz's review against another edition
3.0
I have to remind myself over and over that this is a children's book!
I love the first half. Very intriguing. But when they took the matters in their own hands, well...it did feel childish haha. I have to strain myself during this time.
But the ending was once again intriguing. And my curious mind need to know what will happen next.
I love the first half. Very intriguing. But when they took the matters in their own hands, well...it did feel childish haha. I have to strain myself during this time.
But the ending was once again intriguing. And my curious mind need to know what will happen next.
readerturnedwriter's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fairly quick, enjoyable read for me. I'm not really a horse person (nor was I as a little girl) but I do love Jessica Day George's books.
It was fast paced and I cared about all the characters. The tension was well paced and the actual writing flowed well.
The main reason I brought down my reading to four stars was that I wanted more from the book. There were parts of the world and plot that didn't feel fleshed out enough, with too many things left unexplained, or explained to quickly in a tell-not-show way. There was instalove between the girl and her horse, making her character change feel very rushed. The solution felt too easy at the end of the book.
Overall, I'm excited to read the rest of the series, because I did enjoy it while I was reading. I do hope we get more with them. It's also a book I will definitely have my girls read as they get just a little older, because I think most young girls would really enjoy it.
It was fast paced and I cared about all the characters. The tension was well paced and the actual writing flowed well.
The main reason I brought down my reading to four stars was that I wanted more from the book. There were parts of the world and plot that didn't feel fleshed out enough, with too many things left unexplained, or explained to quickly in a tell-not-show way. There was instalove between the girl and her horse, making her character change feel very rushed. The solution felt too easy at the end of the book.
Overall, I'm excited to read the rest of the series, because I did enjoy it while I was reading. I do hope we get more with them. It's also a book I will definitely have my girls read as they get just a little older, because I think most young girls would really enjoy it.