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Dark Horses
by Susan Mihalic
A teenage equestrian competes in various competitions while trying to sustain herself and her dreams, under the unyielding eye of her abusive father.
Firstly, I had to stop multiple times while reading this novel because it can honesty get a bit much emotionally at certain points.
That said, it was an extremely good portrayal of abuse, especially when it comes from family and Roan was a great character to explore it through. She is very strong and resilient on the surface, but only because she has had to sweep everything under the rug and it's her only form of survival. Her relationship with Will is also very well written, highlighting both of their intense vulnerabilities whilst still letting them be teenagers
I highly recommend this book!
Firstly, I had to stop multiple times while reading this novel because it can honesty get a bit much emotionally at certain points.
That said, it was an extremely good portrayal of abuse, especially when it comes from family and Roan was a great character to explore it through. She is very strong and resilient on the surface, but only because she has had to sweep everything under the rug and it's her only form of survival. Her relationship with Will is also very well written, highlighting both of their intense vulnerabilities whilst still letting them be teenagers
I highly recommend this book!