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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-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
4.5 stars! I loved this book!
I read it in one sitting on a long summer day at the pool. I couldn't put it down. I blame my kids' sunburn on Maggie Steifvater!
Like her other books, this story is simple and sweet with a touch of paranormal. No faeries or werewolves though, this story is about waterhorses and it is unique and intriging. The book is so unintentionally romantic, that I wanted more relationship development between Puck and Sean. That's my only complaint. Ms. Steifvater should follow the lead of Richelle Mead and write an adult book next!
I read it in one sitting on a long summer day at the pool. I couldn't put it down. I blame my kids' sunburn on Maggie Steifvater!
Like her other books, this story is simple and sweet with a touch of paranormal. No faeries or werewolves though, this story is about waterhorses and it is unique and intriging. The book is so unintentionally romantic, that I wanted more relationship development between Puck and Sean. That's my only complaint. Ms. Steifvater should follow the lead of Richelle Mead and write an adult book next!
I just do not like horses enough to care about most of the things happening in this book 😅
Got a little bit slow in the middle but I loved the ending. Very emotional. My favourite Maggie Stiefvater book so far.
Writing was bland. This story had potential but the way Ms. Stiefvater wrote it just made me want to throw the book against the door! Needless to say, I did not finish the book.
I've learned my lesson now, since I didn't like her Wolves of Mercy Falls series either.
I've learned my lesson now, since I didn't like her Wolves of Mercy Falls series either.
Every year during November the water horses rise out of the water to search for food on land eating the flesh of anything it can get its teeth on. The locals capture these wild savage horses in anticipation of the most deadly horse race on earth the Scorpio Race. Sean watched his father die in the race ten years earlier this will be his fifth race hopefully the one that will at last allow him to buy Corr the water horse he’s grown attached to who’s he won four races on if only the owner he works for will sell. This race could be his last depending on how it ends he might have the money he needs or he could follow in his father’s footsteps to never walk away from the race.
Puck has to run the race if it will give her more time with her older brother who is determined to run off to the main land leaving them behind to fend for themselves. With the new’s her brother is leaving them the truth of the house they have been living in becomes revealed that if she doesn’t win they will lose the only home she and her brothers have ever known. After a trip down to the beach to attempt to find a horse to ride it’s clear that no one is going to give her a chance to ride a water horse. So determined to win at all costs Puck decides to ride Dove her island pony in the race she’s fast and with proper feed she might just be able to beat the powerful water horses. Two teenagers each with their own reason to win the race, will one of them win? Will they both walk away?
The Scorpio Races tells the story from the point of view of Kate (Puck) Connolly & Sean Kendrick giving each character a voice to tell their story. I like the way that the author gives us both points of view I felt it really let me connect with both characters to the point I was torn on who I wanted to win the race. They are both racing for honorable reason’s risking their lives to them is the right thing. I really liked each one they have good hearts and the bond they formed while overtaking these challenges will last past the race I hope.
I've had this one sitting on my shelf longer than I can admit with hopes of reading but never getting around to it. I’ve not seen many water horses in books and none of them as a primary focus so I was a little nervous to see how it would play out. I actually read most of the book in one day because I was so hooked to the story. It’s a beautifully written story about basically killer horses that come out of the water. I’m a huge fan of horses but after this one even though they are savage would eat me and drag me into the water if I was to ride one the temptation is there. I loved the characters they each have a unique voice in the story and I really got to connect with each of them. I’m torn between who is my favorite because they both work well. The Scorpio Races is a one of a kind action packed novel that captures the heart as well as the imagination it brought a tear to my eye as I finished the last page. I’m sorry to see it end, I would love to know what’s going to happen for our duo as well as Corr who happened to steal the show as the might red stallion from the water. I highly recommend that is a must for all fiction fans. I’ve not read a book I didn’t love by the author she’s quickly become one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to see what comes next.
Puck has to run the race if it will give her more time with her older brother who is determined to run off to the main land leaving them behind to fend for themselves. With the new’s her brother is leaving them the truth of the house they have been living in becomes revealed that if she doesn’t win they will lose the only home she and her brothers have ever known. After a trip down to the beach to attempt to find a horse to ride it’s clear that no one is going to give her a chance to ride a water horse. So determined to win at all costs Puck decides to ride Dove her island pony in the race she’s fast and with proper feed she might just be able to beat the powerful water horses. Two teenagers each with their own reason to win the race, will one of them win? Will they both walk away?
The Scorpio Races tells the story from the point of view of Kate (Puck) Connolly & Sean Kendrick giving each character a voice to tell their story. I like the way that the author gives us both points of view I felt it really let me connect with both characters to the point I was torn on who I wanted to win the race. They are both racing for honorable reason’s risking their lives to them is the right thing. I really liked each one they have good hearts and the bond they formed while overtaking these challenges will last past the race I hope.
I've had this one sitting on my shelf longer than I can admit with hopes of reading but never getting around to it. I’ve not seen many water horses in books and none of them as a primary focus so I was a little nervous to see how it would play out. I actually read most of the book in one day because I was so hooked to the story. It’s a beautifully written story about basically killer horses that come out of the water. I’m a huge fan of horses but after this one even though they are savage would eat me and drag me into the water if I was to ride one the temptation is there. I loved the characters they each have a unique voice in the story and I really got to connect with each of them. I’m torn between who is my favorite because they both work well. The Scorpio Races is a one of a kind action packed novel that captures the heart as well as the imagination it brought a tear to my eye as I finished the last page. I’m sorry to see it end, I would love to know what’s going to happen for our duo as well as Corr who happened to steal the show as the might red stallion from the water. I highly recommend that is a must for all fiction fans. I’ve not read a book I didn’t love by the author she’s quickly become one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to see what comes next.
I was warned about the feelings. This warning did not help.
Lovely, myth-infused, and bracing. It's like Thisby is a real place I just haven't visited yet.
Lovely, myth-infused, and bracing. It's like Thisby is a real place I just haven't visited yet.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have absolutely LOVED some of Stiefvater's books, but this wasn't one of them. There were still glimpses of her unique, brilliant writing style in The Scorpio Races, but it wasn't enough to save the story from lack of development and ennui. I just found the whole plot-line so pointless. Why capture the water horses when the horses would be happier in the sea and people wouldn't die? Stiefvater's 'lore' behind the water horses was murky and vague; she never really explained why the creatures came up on land in the first place. Out of all the characters, I was most intrigued by Corr and Sean. I appreciated the strength of Kate/Puck's character overall, but it really annoyed me that she refused to grow up throughout the majority of the novel. She kept whining about needing Gabe to take care of Finn and her, but it seemed to me that she was old enough to take care of herself.
Overall, The Scorpio Races was a disappointment. I found the idea of the book much more interesting than the actual story. Two stars--it was 'ok'.
Overall, The Scorpio Races was a disappointment. I found the idea of the book much more interesting than the actual story. Two stars--it was 'ok'.
medium-paced