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A review by sam_writes_stuff
Ride on by Faith Erin Hicks
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
While I myself was never a Horse Girl, I can certainly relate to Victoria's story. Part of growing up (yes, even as an adult: the wisdom never stops flowing) is embracing who you are and pursuing the things that fill your cup with joy. Sometimes, our friends' journeys align with our own and we stay friends. But other times, our paths branch apart and we realize that some friends are only in our lives for certain times. And that's more than okay: it's how we grow and appreciate the friends we meet later who love us for all we are.
These are important lessons for someone to learn at any age and I'm so happy Vic had the self awareness to know what she wanted out of riding so that she could open her heart to others who loved the same nerdy things as her. And in an era where social media fosters such a competitive comparison landscape, I was so happy to see a healthy mindset that hobbies can be just that: hobbies. You can still enjoy something without it being your only thing and done at the highest level.
All in all, this is my favorite FEH book since the Nameless City series and I'm so glad picked this one up for my collection. :)
These are important lessons for someone to learn at any age and I'm so happy Vic had the self awareness to know what she wanted out of riding so that she could open her heart to others who loved the same nerdy things as her. And in an era where social media fosters such a competitive comparison landscape, I was so happy to see a healthy mindset that hobbies can be just that: hobbies. You can still enjoy something without it being your only thing and done at the highest level.
All in all, this is my favorite FEH book since the Nameless City series and I'm so glad picked this one up for my collection. :)