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dozylocal's review
4.0
The main protagonist change was an unexpected surprise, but it does make sense given that Meg and Jared are getting a bit old to be innocently teen romancing. This book is set off the island but with some familiar characters. More horse stuff makes it better than book two for me.
nurse_sunshine's review
4.0
Overall I enjoyed this book and it was a great addition to the Island series. Was a little predictable at times and there were a few things I would have liked to have happened or cleared up. Even with a few faults, I would still like to read the next in the series.
efcraig's review
4.0
Even though I was initially disappointed that we wouldn't be following Meg and Jared again (though they make more than one cameo), I was actually very surprised at how much I enjoyed reading from Lacey's point of view.
The beginning started a bit slower for me than the first two installments, since it kind of followed your usual "introduction-to-summer-horsey-camp" route us horse fiction readers know all too well. However, I loved Lacey's interactions with her students, as I felt very similar feelings when I was student teaching (aka "Why the hell are these kids even listening to me? I'm an adult now?!"), and it was great to see her cheer on their successes and follow in Meg's footsteps as a fabulous (if self-conscious) instructor.
Lacey and Night were a great match, and it was wonderful to see their partnership encounter several setbacks before reaching the road of redemption. With the whole "boy thing," Lacey and Fitch were appropriately summer-fling cute, though they lacked a spark that only Meg and Jared could have. (To be fair, that kind of chemistry would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate or surpass.)
Side note: I loved the drama with the other camp staff members. It's horrible that people in a position of power can be so reckless and irresponsible, especially when there are kiddos involved, but it totally happens.
A sure-footed step into a new direction for this series -- I can't wait to see what else is in store for this universe and these characters!
The beginning started a bit slower for me than the first two installments, since it kind of followed your usual "introduction-to-summer-horsey-camp" route us horse fiction readers know all too well. However, I loved Lacey's interactions with her students, as I felt very similar feelings when I was student teaching (aka "Why the hell are these kids even listening to me? I'm an adult now?!"), and it was great to see her cheer on their successes and follow in Meg's footsteps as a fabulous (if self-conscious) instructor.
Lacey and Night were a great match, and it was wonderful to see their partnership encounter several setbacks before reaching the road of redemption. With the whole "boy thing," Lacey and Fitch were appropriately summer-fling cute, though they lacked a spark that only Meg and Jared could have. (To be fair, that kind of chemistry would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate or surpass.)
Side note: I loved the drama with the other camp staff members. It's horrible that people in a position of power can be so reckless and irresponsible, especially when there are kiddos involved, but it totally happens.
A sure-footed step into a new direction for this series -- I can't wait to see what else is in store for this universe and these characters!
katsmiao's review
5.0
I love this series so much. This is the 3rd book, but can be read as a stand alone as well. Of course I'd suggest reading all the books, because they are that good.
I really like Lacey and her friends, I like how their characters develop throughout the books. But what I love most is the horse stuff. Tudor Robins obviously knows what she's talking about and it shows. Tudor Robins is also excellent at describing relationships between the characters with true emotions and just so real. I was completely captivated by this book and I hope there will be more.
I really like Lacey and her friends, I like how their characters develop throughout the books. But what I love most is the horse stuff. Tudor Robins obviously knows what she's talking about and it shows. Tudor Robins is also excellent at describing relationships between the characters with true emotions and just so real. I was completely captivated by this book and I hope there will be more.
lhawk1's review against another edition
5.0
Check out my full review HERE: https://escapingrealitybookreviews.wordpress.com/2016/09/21/review-join-up-by-tudor-robins/
This series has restored my faith in equestrian fiction. There actually ARE fun, original, quality horse novels out there in the world! The self-publishing world, at least. I think the traditionally published horse books are a lost cause, at this point. Anyway, back to the story. I absolutely loved that Lacey took center stage in this book, and getting a chance to better know a beloved character from the previous books made me incredibly happy! This story is set at a summer camp, and there’s something inherently magical about summer camp stories, and I’m not exactly sure what it is. I suppose I’ve simply watched too many Disney Channel Original Movies.
The romance is adorable and adds some fun drama to this incredible story chock-full of adventure, laughter, and solid horse training advice. I really can’t say enough good things about this book! It was fun to get to see Meg from Lacey’s point of view, and I loved the setting. It was very odd to get off the island, but in a good way. I also liked the larger cast of characters this book had, and the very unique plot. Sure, we’ve all read a million summer camp romance novels, but, as always, Tudor Robins takes a tried and true concept and turns it into something spectacularly original and refreshing.
I'm 19, and I highly recommend this book.
This series has restored my faith in equestrian fiction. There actually ARE fun, original, quality horse novels out there in the world! The self-publishing world, at least. I think the traditionally published horse books are a lost cause, at this point. Anyway, back to the story. I absolutely loved that Lacey took center stage in this book, and getting a chance to better know a beloved character from the previous books made me incredibly happy! This story is set at a summer camp, and there’s something inherently magical about summer camp stories, and I’m not exactly sure what it is. I suppose I’ve simply watched too many Disney Channel Original Movies.
The romance is adorable and adds some fun drama to this incredible story chock-full of adventure, laughter, and solid horse training advice. I really can’t say enough good things about this book! It was fun to get to see Meg from Lacey’s point of view, and I loved the setting. It was very odd to get off the island, but in a good way. I also liked the larger cast of characters this book had, and the very unique plot. Sure, we’ve all read a million summer camp romance novels, but, as always, Tudor Robins takes a tried and true concept and turns it into something spectacularly original and refreshing.
I'm 19, and I highly recommend this book.
lenoreo's review
4.0
3.5 stars! I received an copy of this ebook from the author in exchange for my honest review!
I honestly didn't initially realize that this wasn't going to be a continuation of Meg's story, but since I felt like her story was complete, I was happy to see that we have a new heroine -- Lacey! She was so bubbly and forthright, I was interested to see how it would be to read from her perspective...and in general I thought the author did a great job of being faithful to the Lacey we'd come to know, just grown up.
I'm not a horsey person, but I felt like I could want to be a horsey person after reading these books. They really give you such a sense of how important these creatures are in some people's lives.... LOVED watching Lacey get to know Night. Enjoyed the little bits of horsey knowledge that was passed along in little places here and there...not so much to overwhelm someone from outside that world, but enough to give a sense of place and time if that makes sense.
I thought the romance was blended in nicely with the rest of the story. It's really such a minor role -- it's more Lacey's coming of age tale. Dealing with the aftermath of a first kiss, learning to be a leader and teacher.... But I did really like Fitch and the way they bantered back and forth.
I do wish the book had been a bit more something...either more romance, or more coming of age struggles for Lacey. I don't know, I just wanted something a bit more.
I also felt like the ending kind of snuck up on me -- not that it didn't work, but just that I turned to a new chapter and all of a sudden it was the ending. Might have been nicer to say "3 weeks later" or to label it as an epilogue. Just something.
All in all this was a great addition to the Island Trilogy. I'll miss the girls and their horses...
https://celebrityreaders.wordpress.com/2015/12/30/join-up-by-tudor-robins
I honestly didn't initially realize that this wasn't going to be a continuation of Meg's story, but since I felt like her story was complete, I was happy to see that we have a new heroine -- Lacey! She was so bubbly and forthright, I was interested to see how it would be to read from her perspective...and in general I thought the author did a great job of being faithful to the Lacey we'd come to know, just grown up.
I'm not a horsey person, but I felt like I could want to be a horsey person after reading these books. They really give you such a sense of how important these creatures are in some people's lives.... LOVED watching Lacey get to know Night. Enjoyed the little bits of horsey knowledge that was passed along in little places here and there...not so much to overwhelm someone from outside that world, but enough to give a sense of place and time if that makes sense.
I thought the romance was blended in nicely with the rest of the story. It's really such a minor role -- it's more Lacey's coming of age tale. Dealing with the aftermath of a first kiss, learning to be a leader and teacher.... But I did really like Fitch and the way they bantered back and forth.
I do wish the book had been a bit more something...either more romance, or more coming of age struggles for Lacey. I don't know, I just wanted something a bit more.
I also felt like the ending kind of snuck up on me -- not that it didn't work, but just that I turned to a new chapter and all of a sudden it was the ending. Might have been nicer to say "3 weeks later" or to label it as an epilogue. Just something.
All in all this was a great addition to the Island Trilogy. I'll miss the girls and their horses...
https://celebrityreaders.wordpress.com/2015/12/30/join-up-by-tudor-robins
cpcabaniss's review
3.0
*I received a copy of this novel through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
This book picks up several years after the events of Wednesday Riders and with Lacey as the narrator instead of Meg. While the idea was interesting, and had a chance to take the series in a new direction, I was somewhat disappointed by the execution.
There still wasn't enough horsey stuff for me to really enjoy this, although I felt like there was a little more buildup with Night and Lacey than there had been with any of the horses in the previous books. The story was still more romance than anything else, and while I found Lacey and Fitch cute, I wasn't fully into their relationship. And the stuff with Cade and Carly...not something I enjoyed. The way it played out between Carly and Lacey was better than what I would have expected after what happened in Wednesday Riders, but still wasn't the kind of drama I wanted to see.
Full review will be up on February 18th: http://courtneysreads.blogspot.com/2016/02/title-join-up-island-3-author-tudor.html
This book picks up several years after the events of Wednesday Riders and with Lacey as the narrator instead of Meg. While the idea was interesting, and had a chance to take the series in a new direction, I was somewhat disappointed by the execution.
There still wasn't enough horsey stuff for me to really enjoy this, although I felt like there was a little more buildup with Night and Lacey than there had been with any of the horses in the previous books. The story was still more romance than anything else, and while I found Lacey and Fitch cute, I wasn't fully into their relationship. And the stuff with Cade and Carly...not something I enjoyed. The way it played out between Carly and Lacey was better than what I would have expected after what happened in Wednesday Riders, but still wasn't the kind of drama I wanted to see.
Full review will be up on February 18th: http://courtneysreads.blogspot.com/2016/02/title-join-up-island-3-author-tudor.html
keyapaha16's review
5.0
** I received this Ebook for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This did not influence my review in anyway.**
Generally, I'm hesitant to read books that have horses as a main interested because the authors don't often get the details right. Having horses myself and riding for my whole life, I would rather read a book that's correct in its terms and descriptions. Join Up was one of those books. I thoroughly enjoyed it from the very beginning and I'm glad I requested this book.
I had always dreamed of working at a horse camp when I was younger and I loved being able to live vicariously through "Join Up". Lacey's character was one I related to because she enjoyed horses more than she enjoyed people and was at home with the horses. She was well written and I really enjoyed her interactions with other characters.
I liked how correct the author was with the equine terminology and equine behaviors and I loved reading about the little girls and their accomplishments.
I can't wait to go back and read the first two!
I have this book 5 magical stars.
Generally, I'm hesitant to read books that have horses as a main interested because the authors don't often get the details right. Having horses myself and riding for my whole life, I would rather read a book that's correct in its terms and descriptions. Join Up was one of those books. I thoroughly enjoyed it from the very beginning and I'm glad I requested this book.
I had always dreamed of working at a horse camp when I was younger and I loved being able to live vicariously through "Join Up". Lacey's character was one I related to because she enjoyed horses more than she enjoyed people and was at home with the horses. She was well written and I really enjoyed her interactions with other characters.
I liked how correct the author was with the equine terminology and equine behaviors and I loved reading about the little girls and their accomplishments.
I can't wait to go back and read the first two!
I have this book 5 magical stars.
kenzigrl's review
5.0
I was worried with switching up main characters that I wouldn't like it as much. That certainly wasn't the case as I couldn't put it down!! Enjoyed having Lacey has the main character !
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