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The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
5.0

THE SCORPIO RACES is one of the most unique stories I think I've ever read. As a result, it's difficult to categorize. A fantasy novel, the magical elements in this book are so subtle,yet at the same time powerful, that it is part of what makes this book so accessible, authentic, and moving. Stiefvater's prose is poetic, igniting all of the senses, and her sense of voice for Puck and Sean is cleanly defined and developed. A slow-building yet thrilling plot, this book is laced with a sense of place and is a startling portrayal of bravery, loyalty, and home.