I did like this book for the most part, but once again like many horse novels I've read (other then biographies) there were a lot of plot discrepancies. Vivienne, even though she was a character I could relate to, had so many varying emotions that didn't mix with her overall personality. One minute she had the maturity level of an adult and then the next she didn't with her "OMG'S!" and "that kiss was so deliciously delicious that I just had to have more." That was incredibly annoying. Also I feel like the author introduced too many crazy side stories into what is only the first novel of this series. Finding out Riley is gay and is trying to escape his parents, while Tristan's father is basically a horse killing mobster is waaaaay overboard for a series starter. "TMI" as Vivienne would say. I did enjoy the horse aspects of this novel though since I am an avid horse lover. It was all accurate and well written. But unfortunately the next novel for me is still up in the air. Do I read it and get disappointed? Or is it any better then the first one? I'm truly not sure yet. I read this book on a whim. Its the kind of book I would have read as a young teen, so I thought I would check it out, on behalf, of my younger self. It was a pretty good read. Many horse books can be rather cheesy and young teen books, for girls, overly dramatic. This one found the sweet spot. One thing that is very different about these kind of books, now (compared to my childhood) is the sex. None of the books I read as a kid would have dared to broach the subject. I am not a parent, so I don't feel up to speed about today's kids or the environment they grow up in, but from the perspective of someone who grew up in the 80's, the ease at which sex is openly discussed and participated in by teens, today, is a bit shocking. Even though the characters in this book may seem old enough to be dealing with this issue, many of the readers of the book may be much younger. I don't know if its good or bad, but for me it is surprising. As far as overall writing style and storytelling, I did enjoy this book.
What do You think about Silent Harmony (2013)?
a fun YA horse story that has a bit of mystery and a horse whisperer twist
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