Review: A book aimed at teens to be enjoyed by all
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 30, 2013
There's no point in my delving into the synopsis of this story because others have done it far better than I could. What I'd like to share is my visceral reaction to this author's lyrical prose and her dialogue among the characters that really dig deep into the issues at hand.In a word ... brilliant.I felt like I was party to it all ... the half-sisters, their father and their absent mothers, and Jules, the enigmatic housekeeper who keeps everyone on track with her common sense and delicious food that made my mouth water just reading about it. And then there's Lockie, the new horse trainer who's dealing with enormous issues of his own.Without giving more away, I'd like to say that this story will entrance both teens and adults, both horse-people and those who don't even care about horses and what they do. This story is timeless and ageless. It's about rivalry and coming to grips with what life has thrown at you ... and figuring out a way to overcome it.