Reviews

Ride On by Faith Erin Hicks

justgraceanne's review

funny lighthearted relaxing

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

hrmason's review

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

nisanre's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

This is a book for horse girls who have grown up, or who are still horse girls, or wished they could be here girls. And it was a cute look at friendship if you are bigger of those things.

hobbitfreddie's review against another edition

3.0

I’ve read a few of the authors other comics and usually I find a lot of flaws with the stories but usually still enjoy them depsite it. Here is the same. For the first half I was considering dropping it. Norrie was super annoying, and the focus on drama rather than horse content was bothering me. From the first few pages I was like ugh not this. However once the drama was resolved immeaditly my enjoyment came back. Norrie actually became likable thank goodness. I guess I like that the characters are dynamic and you know they’re kids and kids can be pretty cruddy Soemtimes. I know I was at that age. After finishing the book I realized yeah I’d probably get pissy over then kinda stuff as a kid too. Hah.
I also think the story needed to be more developed. Problems are brought up dragged out and then solved too quickly.
I still enjoyed it but I think Victoria the main character’s story was lacking. She seemed to not feel like the MC at times and fade into the background. And her final confrontation with her ex friend is very like oh okay that’s it.
Also NOT ENOUGH HORSEGIRL CONTENT. And all the horses look kinda samey smh. Okay anwyays they are with horses alor but it seems more like a background! Disappointed. I used to be a horseboy for a year or so so I guess I kinda wanted to live through that again.

Okay also the side plot about the sci fi show they all watch was really cute. I liked that.

All in all there seems to be too much going on and it’s not balanced well. Too much on the story plate and AGAIN NOT ENOUGH HORSES.

But still pretty good? Nothing too special but a charming little read.

appaloosa05's review against another edition

I loved this realistic portrayal of horseback riding, and all the different types of riders you can find at a barn, from those who are serious about showing, to those who just want to spend time with the horses. I tend to be fairly picky when it comes to books about horses, and can generally tell when they are not very well-researched, but I didn't notice any glaring inaccuracies here.

libraryalissa's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Frankly, I don’t care about horses, so I thought I wouldn’t care about this but Faith Erin Hicks is the GOAT and she sucked me in. Brava. 

mehsi's review against another edition

5.0

Horses, friendship, fandoms, and more! A really fun graphic novel~


First up, a big big thank you to my hubby for buying this one for my birthday (Feb 5th). I have been eyeing this graphic novel for ages, I just love books about horses and so this one was HIGH on the list.

Before I start with all the good, and yes, normally I start with the good, I want to get my frustrations out of the way for one thing that almost had me stop reading the book and that annoyed me for most of the book.

bibliobrandie's review against another edition

4.0

Great graphic novel about friendship and horses from much loved author, Hicks!

doodlewrite's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

literally written for fourth grade me who wanted blue hair and a horse….SO cute

the_grimdragon's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing

4.0