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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
I was ready to give up this book when I thought that the author killed off the cat, Puffin. In a way, that was my entire mindset through the reading experience: I cared more about the animals (Dove, Corr, all the other horses) than the human characters. I think this author likes establishing mood far too much, often sacrificing plot & pacing. I'm so glad this is a standalone. I had to force myself to finish a book, and that's rarely a good thing.
After hearing that this book is a lovely fall read, I was excited to pick it up this autumn. I was fully prepared to enjoy it.
HOWEVER.
I DNF'd at chapter 10 because I LITERALLY DO NOT CARE ANYMORE.
The boring characters and awkward interactions aside, I was just SO confused. Can't bring myself to invest anymore of my time in this book.
HOWEVER.
I DNF'd at chapter 10 because I LITERALLY DO NOT CARE ANYMORE.
The boring characters and awkward interactions aside, I was just SO confused. Can't bring myself to invest anymore of my time in this book.
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow!!!
I loved this book. There was a lot of action and family issues that needed to be discussed, but it was very well rounded. The main characters were very likeable and the entire story was unique from other books I have read.
A beautiful and intoxicating tale of love and loyalty, The Scorpio races explores and ancient myth- Water Horses. The Tale is based around the myth, but Maggie Stiefvater successfully adds her own ideas to the mix, creating this absolutely stunning and amazing tale.
Gah. This was so good. Just the legend/myth/YA love story that I needed.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Este es uno de los libros más hermosos que he leído. No sólo la prosa de la autora es fluída y cautivadora; tanto la historia como los personajes están muy bien construídos.
En la isla de Thisby cada año se llevan a cabo las mortales carreras de Scorpio, en las cuales, los jinetes montan unos caballos que surgen del mar y que son extremadamente salvajes (y carnívoros). Las carreras son un evento tradicional pero muy peligroso y sangriento.
Kate "Puck" Connolly participa para ganar el premio y poder conservar su casa. Sean Kendrick -el mejor jinete de la isla- participa por amor a las carreras y también con la esperanza de poder pagar el precio de su caballo Corr y comprarlo al dueño del establo.
En esta historia llena de melancolía, la isla misma es un personaje: las tradiciones, el paisaje, la dureza de sus habitantes y la incertidumbre del futuro se conjugan para crear un escenario verdaderamente lúgubre al cual los protagonistas llaman hogar.
Tanto Puck como Sean son personajes que se enfrentan a retos personales muy profundos y que van creciendo a lo largo de la historia, al mismo tiempo que la carrera se va acercando. La relación entre ambos va también desarrollándose de una manera natural conforme avanza la historia, sin forzarla.
En fin, podría seguir contándoles lo mucho que amé este libro pero mejor léanlo :3
En la isla de Thisby cada año se llevan a cabo las mortales carreras de Scorpio, en las cuales, los jinetes montan unos caballos que surgen del mar y que son extremadamente salvajes (y carnívoros). Las carreras son un evento tradicional pero muy peligroso y sangriento.
Kate "Puck" Connolly participa para ganar el premio y poder conservar su casa. Sean Kendrick -el mejor jinete de la isla- participa por amor a las carreras y también con la esperanza de poder pagar el precio de su caballo Corr y comprarlo al dueño del establo.
En esta historia llena de melancolía, la isla misma es un personaje: las tradiciones, el paisaje, la dureza de sus habitantes y la incertidumbre del futuro se conjugan para crear un escenario verdaderamente lúgubre al cual los protagonistas llaman hogar.
Tanto Puck como Sean son personajes que se enfrentan a retos personales muy profundos y que van creciendo a lo largo de la historia, al mismo tiempo que la carrera se va acercando. La relación entre ambos va también desarrollándose de una manera natural conforme avanza la historia, sin forzarla.
En fin, podría seguir contándoles lo mucho que amé este libro pero mejor léanlo :3
2.5 stars ⭐️
I feel like I am the unpopular opinion on this, because I was just kind of meh to the whole thing.
It wasn't a bad book. I wasn't invested in the story. I think it had a great premise and there were elements of the book that I liked and Maggie Steifvater is such a talented writer. The writing was beautiful. The bad ass water horses were cool. Yet, something just didn't click for me. I can see that this is a good book, just not the book for me. Hence the rounded up three star rating.
I was not invested in the MCs. I didn't find anything about them likable. I didn't find the romance element in here enjoyable, I was blindsided by it because I didn't feel like there was any romantic tension at all. I would have much rather have had a story focusing on just one of the characters, from one of their perspectives. I think there was too little time to like either of them because we jumped from perspective to perspective. Since I wasn't invested in the characters I didn't care about their story.
I did like a few things though. I liked the setting. I loved how the island felt alive. One character I loved was Finn, he was such a sweetie. I liked the sense of community from the island. I loved the concept of the Scorpio Races, thus I was sad that shit didn't go down till the last little bit of the book. Lastly I loved the capaill uisce, I will literally never look at a horse the same way.
In the end the pacing was all wrong to me. I was bored a good 90% of the time and Puck and Sean are super forgettable...
I would recommend this only if you want to read everything by Maggie Stiefvater and are a completionist.
TW: Animal deaths & graphic death scenes
I feel like I am the unpopular opinion on this, because I was just kind of meh to the whole thing.
It wasn't a bad book. I wasn't invested in the story. I think it had a great premise and there were elements of the book that I liked and Maggie Steifvater is such a talented writer. The writing was beautiful. The bad ass water horses were cool. Yet, something just didn't click for me. I can see that this is a good book, just not the book for me. Hence the rounded up three star rating.
I was not invested in the MCs. I didn't find anything about them likable. I didn't find the romance element in here enjoyable, I was blindsided by it because I didn't feel like there was any romantic tension at all. I would have much rather have had a story focusing on just one of the characters, from one of their perspectives. I think there was too little time to like either of them because we jumped from perspective to perspective. Since I wasn't invested in the characters I didn't care about their story.
I did like a few things though. I liked the setting. I loved how the island felt alive. One character I loved was Finn, he was such a sweetie. I liked the sense of community from the island. I loved the concept of the Scorpio Races, thus I was sad that shit didn't go down till the last little bit of the book. Lastly I loved the capaill uisce, I will literally never look at a horse the same way.
In the end the pacing was all wrong to me. I was bored a good 90% of the time and Puck and Sean are super forgettable...
I would recommend this only if you want to read everything by Maggie Stiefvater and are a completionist.
TW: Animal deaths & graphic death scenes