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A review by smlplatz
Riders by Veronica Rossi
5.0
Having been a fan of Rossi's Under the Never Sky series, when I heard that she wrote a book about the freakin' HORSEMEN, I was naturally convinced that it was going to be great.
And I loved this book.
It may not be for everyone, but I thought it was a great read that tiptoed into dark, heavy things without losing its sense of hope.
What I liked:
- The mode for telling the story. We're getting the story mostly after it's happened, during an interrogation.
- The characters. They all had their own personalities and we eventually see how that works for them as a team.
- The romance. It was present. It was definitely there...but it wasn't the most important thing happening on the page, even for the characters involved, and that was refreshing to see in a YA.
- The horses. I love horses. And these horses are so bad ass. I want them all.
What could have been better:
- Pacing. There were times I felt it lag a bit, but it wasn't enough to make me ever consider putting the book down.
- The baddies. I felt like they weren't dynamic enough. I mean, we're dealing with evil in its purest form, so it's not like I'm looking for a sympathetic villain...but I think their type of evil definitely has room for more-ness.
What I didn't like:
- Nothing. I mean, there was just nothing that rose up and slapped me across the face with its awfulness.
I just really enjoyed this book. I mean, I gave it 5 stars and I'm *very* stingy with my 5 Star Ratings.
And I loved this book.
It may not be for everyone, but I thought it was a great read that tiptoed into dark, heavy things without losing its sense of hope.
What I liked:
- The mode for telling the story. We're getting the story mostly after it's happened, during an interrogation.
- The characters. They all had their own personalities and we eventually see how that works for them as a team.
- The romance. It was present. It was definitely there...but it wasn't the most important thing happening on the page, even for the characters involved, and that was refreshing to see in a YA.
- The horses. I love horses. And these horses are so bad ass. I want them all.
What could have been better:
- Pacing. There were times I felt it lag a bit, but it wasn't enough to make me ever consider putting the book down.
- The baddies. I felt like they weren't dynamic enough. I mean, we're dealing with evil in its purest form, so it's not like I'm looking for a sympathetic villain...but I think their type of evil definitely has room for more-ness.
What I didn't like:
- Nothing. I mean, there was just nothing that rose up and slapped me across the face with its awfulness.
I just really enjoyed this book. I mean, I gave it 5 stars and I'm *very* stingy with my 5 Star Ratings.