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Island Series #4
Faults
Giving up her pony didn’t make Austen’s sister better. Sacrificing her social life hasn’t done it either. But with her sister’s life at stake, Austen’s never good at saying no. So, when their mom decides a move to the island is just what Eliot needs, Austen says good-bye to her perfect summer plans.
Rand’s not on the island by choice, either. After drinking, driving, and crashing his neighbour’s car, he’s been sent to live with his uncle until a spot opens up for him at boarding school.
If too-nice Austen, and too-much-trouble Rand are opposites maybe that’s why they’re so attracted to each other.
New characters mix with familiar faces – not to mention plenty of horses and dogs – in this fourth book of the much-loved Island Series.
Rand’s not on the island by choice, either. After drinking, driving, and crashing his neighbour’s car, he’s been sent to live with his uncle until a spot opens up for him at boarding school.
If too-nice Austen, and too-much-trouble Rand are opposites maybe that’s why they’re so attracted to each other.
New characters mix with familiar faces – not to mention plenty of horses and dogs – in this fourth book of the much-loved Island Series.
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296 pages, ebook
Published October 20, 2016
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November 1, 2016
Another great horse read from author Tudor Robins! Book 4 of Robins' Island Series, "Faults" takes you deep into the world of horses and horsemanship, among charismatic characters, engaging scenarios, and... horses! Robins' passion for horses shines as she delivers another fantastic read. Recommended reading for everyone. I received a copy of "Faults" to review.
December 29, 2016
When I read the first book in the Island series ‘Appaloosa Summer’ in 2014, I was hooked by the characters, the horses and life on the Island. So when I received an email from Tudor Robins with the question if I wanted to read the latest book in the series called ‘Faults’, I immediately said yes.
Although ‘Faults’ is a part of the Island series, it resolves around two different characters. Thankfully the main characters from the first two books also have a role in this one.
In ‘Faults’ we meet Rand and Austen two teens whose lives are very different. Rand has been forced to spend the summer with an uncle he barely knows, after he wrecked his neighbors car under the influence of alcohol. Austen’s plans for the summer didn’t go as planned either. Dealing with her older sisters anorexia, Austen’s parents decided to spend the summer on the Island. Austen doesn’t mind to much, since she can work with horses all summer and spend her evenings swimming.
Soon after meeting, Rand and Austen find comfort in each other and start spending more and more time together.
I really enjoyed reading about Rand and Austen. In the beginning Rand was kind of this awkward teen and I wondered if I would be able to like his character. Thankfully, after reading a view chapters I found myself enjoying Rand’s story and I was really rooting for him. Rand really was a good guy, but he didn’t get a lot of support of his parents. I was happy he met Austen.
Austen was this great character, who seems much older than she really is. Most days everything in Austen’s life is about Austen’s sister. And Austen never complains. I loved reading about her character. I loved the way she took care of her little brother, and how she spend her days with horses.
The romance between Rand and Austen is sweet and nice to read about. But there’s more about this story. ‘Faults’ is more about life, the lessons we all have to learn in life and the things people go through for the people they love.
‘Faults’ definitely was a good read and I enjoyed every single page. In my opinion this book would be even more perfect for teens. With my twenty seven years, I enjoyed ‘Faults’ but I would have loved it if I read it when I was younger.
Although ‘Faults’ is a part of the Island series, it resolves around two different characters. Thankfully the main characters from the first two books also have a role in this one.
In ‘Faults’ we meet Rand and Austen two teens whose lives are very different. Rand has been forced to spend the summer with an uncle he barely knows, after he wrecked his neighbors car under the influence of alcohol. Austen’s plans for the summer didn’t go as planned either. Dealing with her older sisters anorexia, Austen’s parents decided to spend the summer on the Island. Austen doesn’t mind to much, since she can work with horses all summer and spend her evenings swimming.
Soon after meeting, Rand and Austen find comfort in each other and start spending more and more time together.
I really enjoyed reading about Rand and Austen. In the beginning Rand was kind of this awkward teen and I wondered if I would be able to like his character. Thankfully, after reading a view chapters I found myself enjoying Rand’s story and I was really rooting for him. Rand really was a good guy, but he didn’t get a lot of support of his parents. I was happy he met Austen.
Austen was this great character, who seems much older than she really is. Most days everything in Austen’s life is about Austen’s sister. And Austen never complains. I loved reading about her character. I loved the way she took care of her little brother, and how she spend her days with horses.
The romance between Rand and Austen is sweet and nice to read about. But there’s more about this story. ‘Faults’ is more about life, the lessons we all have to learn in life and the things people go through for the people they love.
‘Faults’ definitely was a good read and I enjoyed every single page. In my opinion this book would be even more perfect for teens. With my twenty seven years, I enjoyed ‘Faults’ but I would have loved it if I read it when I was younger.
January 16, 2017
Austen knows all about sacrifice. Her sister is gravely ill, and she would do anything to see her recover, even if that means giving up her pony and her plans for this summer and spending it instead on the Island.
Rand has no say in his life anymore — not after that getting drunk and stealing the neighbour's car incident and then there was that whole crashing the said neighbour's car into the neighbour's house. Yep...that will get you into a whole heap of trouble! His relationship with his father is brief emails and any relationship he had with his mother has rapidly gone down hill, he becomes angry and resentful. Out of desperation, his mother sends him to his Uncle, who lives on the Island.
Tudor Robins has done it again! Fault is superbly written with flowing prose and a gripping storyline. I adored the characterisation of Austen — I know many young carers' who put their lives on hold to help look after a sick relative, and they do so with the same courageous attitude and understanding as Austen does. They really are all heroes, and it was wonderful to read a young career portrayed in such a positive light. Thank you, Tudor. Likewise, Rand is a lost soul who thinks the world hates him. On the island, he learns that there are some people who will stand up for him no matter what that means for them. His faith in humanity is slowly restored.
Fault is a fast-paced read that will keep you turning those pages. Add to it the equestrian backdrop and you have yourself one great read! I was simply enchanted by this tale. Well done, Tudor!
I Highly Recommend.
Rand has no say in his life anymore — not after that getting drunk and stealing the neighbour's car incident and then there was that whole crashing the said neighbour's car into the neighbour's house. Yep...that will get you into a whole heap of trouble! His relationship with his father is brief emails and any relationship he had with his mother has rapidly gone down hill, he becomes angry and resentful. Out of desperation, his mother sends him to his Uncle, who lives on the Island.
Tudor Robins has done it again! Fault is superbly written with flowing prose and a gripping storyline. I adored the characterisation of Austen — I know many young carers' who put their lives on hold to help look after a sick relative, and they do so with the same courageous attitude and understanding as Austen does. They really are all heroes, and it was wonderful to read a young career portrayed in such a positive light. Thank you, Tudor. Likewise, Rand is a lost soul who thinks the world hates him. On the island, he learns that there are some people who will stand up for him no matter what that means for them. His faith in humanity is slowly restored.
Fault is a fast-paced read that will keep you turning those pages. Add to it the equestrian backdrop and you have yourself one great read! I was simply enchanted by this tale. Well done, Tudor!
I Highly Recommend.
March 15, 2017
This book was amazing! My only complaint is that it ended too soon . I really hope that Rand and Austen's story continues.
December 18, 2016
This instalment in the Island series about young adults and horses, is okay but I didn't enjoy it so much as the earlier ones. Partly that's because the horse scenes are fewer, though still good. A different pair of teens are shown; a girl who likes horses but has had to abandon hope of owning one because of her sister's medical bills, and a local island lad who helps out with handiwork, mowing and the like over summer.
Other young people feature including Meg from the first books, who is boarding a burnt out star horse, and issues are addressed which might affect young people anywhere, such as crashing a car or bike. I disliked that all chapters are extremely short, just a couple of pages, and swiftly alternate between the girl and the lad so that we do not get to know either one deeply. Readers of the series to date will have to make up their own minds.
I downloaded an ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
Other young people feature including Meg from the first books, who is boarding a burnt out star horse, and issues are addressed which might affect young people anywhere, such as crashing a car or bike. I disliked that all chapters are extremely short, just a couple of pages, and swiftly alternate between the girl and the lad so that we do not get to know either one deeply. Readers of the series to date will have to make up their own minds.
I downloaded an ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
September 30, 2024
Another Really Good Story
Tudor Robins can really tell a story! Her stories always teach me something. Her characters have such divergent personalities. Austen has a sparkling personality that sometimes surprises but is honest and true. Rand is in need of all around life adjustments. That is an understatement. But he also has reasons for his acting out. However everyone has to make choices. That is where Austen comes in.
Read this book to find out more about Austin and Rand’s families and their struggles and successes. Full of love and horses!
Tudor Robins can really tell a story! Her stories always teach me something. Her characters have such divergent personalities. Austen has a sparkling personality that sometimes surprises but is honest and true. Rand is in need of all around life adjustments. That is an understatement. But he also has reasons for his acting out. However everyone has to make choices. That is where Austen comes in.
Read this book to find out more about Austin and Rand’s families and their struggles and successes. Full of love and horses!
November 24, 2016
The fourth book in Tudor Robins’ Island series, Faults, offers a fresh perspective on The Island. I was expecting something quite different to what I got. The first two books of the series were centred around Meg and Jared. The third was centred around Lacey, who appeared regularly in the first two books and is Jared’s cousin. This one takes a step away from the usual characters in the first three books and chooses to focus on two new characters, Austen and Rand. It follows the two characters as they work through the summer and explore their budding relationship. Oh, and there’s a horse, too. There’s always a horse. :)
Austen is the ultimate good girl. With two overprotective parents and a sick sister, she always has to be available for her family. She always does what is best for her family, even if she doesn’t want to. Rand, after getting in trouble back on Toronto, gets sent to The Island for the summer to live with his uncle and find a job. They both find work for Meg and Jared. Austen is also given a horse, Mac, to work on.
I was quite surprised when I began reading the book and realised that the two protagonists were entirely new. I had to admit, I’ve grown comfortable with Meg, Jared, and Lacey. I was even more surprised when I discovered that the book was told from an alternating POV. Austen was a fantastic character. She’s the typical good girl, but certainly not a boring one. She tries her hardest to take care of her family and do what is right. I really liked Austen, and she proved to be funny, strong, and not boring at all.
I liked Rand equally as much as Austen. He’s a bit rougher and has some attitude issues at times, but I found him relatable and likable. As usual, Tudor does a good job of creating likable, realistic characters. The issues that Rand and Austen faced were quite genuine.
I feel that the main focus of Faults is on Austen and Rand, rather than on horses. This is not necessarily a bad thing, although if you’re looking for a book that focuses heavily on horses and competing, you might feel a little disappointed. There is a fair bit of horse stuff in there, with Austen being offered a horse to work with as well as working at a horse riding camp, but the book mainly focuses on the characters and their problems. Lacey, who was the main character in the previous book, Join Up, also worked at a horse camp, although Tudor does not focus as heavily on the camp in Faults.
Tudor focuses on some difficult issues in this book. They are not confronting or graphic or anything, but they are difficult issues that are not necessarily have clear cut solutions. Austen’s sister’s illness is portrayed incredibly well. Tudor addresses the complexity of the situation from Austen’s family’s point of view, as well as addressing how Austen’s sister herself feels. I found the conflict that both characters faced to be really interesting and definitely the biggest selling point of the book.
As usual, I love how Tudor portrays “the Island”, where the Island Series is based on. All of the books in the series, minus Join Up are set on the Island, which is based on Wolfe Island (I read Tudor’s blog as well :) ). Tudor describes the island beautifully, and she makes me feel like I’ve literally been transported to this awesome, summery, country island. The author includes little details which make the island seem like a real, tangible place. Interestingly enough, because the Island series has been told from so many perspectives (Meg’s, Lacey’s, Austen’s, and Rand’s), the island is viewed differently from each person. Which is actually great, because the Island isn’t really shown as a perfect, unrealistic place. Throughout the series, it’s also been described as a “hick” island, as a place where gossip travels fast, and even proves to be isolating/boring at times. Tudor really captures the intricacies of living in a rural area as well as its impracticalities.
I do wish that Faults was a little more cohesive with the rest of the series though. The first two books were told from Meg’s point of view, the third was from Lacey’s (who was a fairly major character in Meg’s books) point of view. Austen and Rand do not appear elsewhere in the series… They just appear and end up renting Meg’s family’s cottage. I understand the reasoning behind this, as perhaps there was not much more to be explored with Meg and Lacey. However, I wish Austen and Rand had linked in a little better with past characters, or had appeared in one of the previous books. It’s a little jarring to change characters completely, but have the same setting and feature old characters. I did end up loving Austen and Rand, but I did wish that Faults was told from a more familiar character. I would have loved to see something from Bridget, Carly, Slate, or even Lacey or Meg again.
I very much enjoyed reading faults, with the characterisation and the issues that both main characters face to be the best parts of the book. The book has a lovely setting and does feature a fair bit of horse related stuff. I only wish that the book had tied in with the other a bit better. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for a horse book or a contemporary novel.
(BTW who else is looking forward to the next book in Tudor’s Downhill series?)
A copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Austen is the ultimate good girl. With two overprotective parents and a sick sister, she always has to be available for her family. She always does what is best for her family, even if she doesn’t want to. Rand, after getting in trouble back on Toronto, gets sent to The Island for the summer to live with his uncle and find a job. They both find work for Meg and Jared. Austen is also given a horse, Mac, to work on.
I was quite surprised when I began reading the book and realised that the two protagonists were entirely new. I had to admit, I’ve grown comfortable with Meg, Jared, and Lacey. I was even more surprised when I discovered that the book was told from an alternating POV. Austen was a fantastic character. She’s the typical good girl, but certainly not a boring one. She tries her hardest to take care of her family and do what is right. I really liked Austen, and she proved to be funny, strong, and not boring at all.
I liked Rand equally as much as Austen. He’s a bit rougher and has some attitude issues at times, but I found him relatable and likable. As usual, Tudor does a good job of creating likable, realistic characters. The issues that Rand and Austen faced were quite genuine.
I feel that the main focus of Faults is on Austen and Rand, rather than on horses. This is not necessarily a bad thing, although if you’re looking for a book that focuses heavily on horses and competing, you might feel a little disappointed. There is a fair bit of horse stuff in there, with Austen being offered a horse to work with as well as working at a horse riding camp, but the book mainly focuses on the characters and their problems. Lacey, who was the main character in the previous book, Join Up, also worked at a horse camp, although Tudor does not focus as heavily on the camp in Faults.
Tudor focuses on some difficult issues in this book. They are not confronting or graphic or anything, but they are difficult issues that are not necessarily have clear cut solutions. Austen’s sister’s illness is portrayed incredibly well. Tudor addresses the complexity of the situation from Austen’s family’s point of view, as well as addressing how Austen’s sister herself feels. I found the conflict that both characters faced to be really interesting and definitely the biggest selling point of the book.
As usual, I love how Tudor portrays “the Island”, where the Island Series is based on. All of the books in the series, minus Join Up are set on the Island, which is based on Wolfe Island (I read Tudor’s blog as well :) ). Tudor describes the island beautifully, and she makes me feel like I’ve literally been transported to this awesome, summery, country island. The author includes little details which make the island seem like a real, tangible place. Interestingly enough, because the Island series has been told from so many perspectives (Meg’s, Lacey’s, Austen’s, and Rand’s), the island is viewed differently from each person. Which is actually great, because the Island isn’t really shown as a perfect, unrealistic place. Throughout the series, it’s also been described as a “hick” island, as a place where gossip travels fast, and even proves to be isolating/boring at times. Tudor really captures the intricacies of living in a rural area as well as its impracticalities.
I do wish that Faults was a little more cohesive with the rest of the series though. The first two books were told from Meg’s point of view, the third was from Lacey’s (who was a fairly major character in Meg’s books) point of view. Austen and Rand do not appear elsewhere in the series… They just appear and end up renting Meg’s family’s cottage. I understand the reasoning behind this, as perhaps there was not much more to be explored with Meg and Lacey. However, I wish Austen and Rand had linked in a little better with past characters, or had appeared in one of the previous books. It’s a little jarring to change characters completely, but have the same setting and feature old characters. I did end up loving Austen and Rand, but I did wish that Faults was told from a more familiar character. I would have loved to see something from Bridget, Carly, Slate, or even Lacey or Meg again.
I very much enjoyed reading faults, with the characterisation and the issues that both main characters face to be the best parts of the book. The book has a lovely setting and does feature a fair bit of horse related stuff. I only wish that the book had tied in with the other a bit better. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for a horse book or a contemporary novel.
(BTW who else is looking forward to the next book in Tudor’s Downhill series?)
A copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
September 30, 2019
I usually enjoy Tudor Robins' horsey writing and this was no exception. Austen is a teen girl with an anorexic sister who keeps her family on edge, and Rand is a rebellious teen boy who got stinking drunk, "borrowed" a neighbor's car and smashed it into the neighbor's porch. They both wind up working on a Canadian island, which turns into a life-changing experience for all concerned.
November 29, 2022
4.5 stars
I think this might be my favourite of the series so far. A nice blend of horses, innocent romance, and some real-world problems/topics. All set against the backdrop of the island and really nice, genuine people. The main characters are all new, but the supporting cast has some familiar faces.
I think this might be my favourite of the series so far. A nice blend of horses, innocent romance, and some real-world problems/topics. All set against the backdrop of the island and really nice, genuine people. The main characters are all new, but the supporting cast has some familiar faces.
July 3, 2017
I’m a horse person. Since I was young, I’d pick up anything that seemed remotely horse related and would tear through it. I was overjoyed when I was approved for Faults, even though I took my time starting it.
The story follows Austen, a very reliable equestrian, and Rand. Rand, like all boys in this kind of book, has been in trouble and has been sent to The Island to stay with his uncle.
Rand and Austen meet by coincidence and their heart warming story begins. I enjoyed the pace of the book. It was easy to be pulled in, but light enough that I felt okay when I needed to set it aside to do other things. I haven’t read any of the other books in the series, but felt like the characters were well established, and easy not only to relate to, but understand.
Austen is a genuinely good person. Her character has a lot of dimension and her selflessness makes her easy to like. Rand is equally interesting. Even though he’s been in trouble, it is easy to feel like he’s been given a raw deal because deep down, he really cares about those around him as much as Austen does.
While the book is a bit predictable, it’s an enjoyable and quick read.
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The story follows Austen, a very reliable equestrian, and Rand. Rand, like all boys in this kind of book, has been in trouble and has been sent to The Island to stay with his uncle.
Rand and Austen meet by coincidence and their heart warming story begins. I enjoyed the pace of the book. It was easy to be pulled in, but light enough that I felt okay when I needed to set it aside to do other things. I haven’t read any of the other books in the series, but felt like the characters were well established, and easy not only to relate to, but understand.
Austen is a genuinely good person. Her character has a lot of dimension and her selflessness makes her easy to like. Rand is equally interesting. Even though he’s been in trouble, it is easy to feel like he’s been given a raw deal because deep down, he really cares about those around him as much as Austen does.
While the book is a bit predictable, it’s an enjoyable and quick read.
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December 13, 2021
As a part of the series, I think they did Jared dirty, but as a book itself, I loved every bit of "Faults". The characters were new and unique and I loved watching them develop and mature throughout the novel.
September 4, 2022
The additional characters in this book make you fall more and more in love with Meg, the island, and all the charm that it holds. Of course, there’s never a dull moment with challenges, both physical and emotional but the characters all battle through and leave you cheering by the end. Loved it!
August 14, 2017
Left me wanting more books from this series, can't wait.
January 4, 2019
Another great book in the Island Series.
May 30, 2021
Very good book !
September 5, 2021
Real rating: 3.5 stars!
May 20, 2025
Good books with strong messages for older teens (although not always realistic). Well written and I love the horse details.
July 25, 2025
Didn't expect to love this one as much as I did, but then it turned out to be my favourite of the series (so far). Loved the dynamic between Austen and Rand.
March 12, 2017
Loved it just like the others but didn't like the switching POV chapters! Also didn't like how they portrayed Jared.
November 14, 2016
I've been a huge fan of The Island series for some time now. I love the setting and the imagery of the land, horses, and water so much that I keep coming back to this series for more and more. This is book #4 and although Meg & Jared are in the story, it's not necessary to have read the other three books to be able to follow the story. (Please do read the other 3 though, because they're fantastic too!)
This story follows Austen and Rand... two seemingly entirely different people from different places and opposite personalities. Rand is rough around the edges, comes from the big city and is entirely out of place on the island. He is there as a punishment initially, but soon discovers that he fits in there more than he ever thought he would. Austen is an overly polite, obedient daughter, and lover of horses. She is on the island for the summer and is working with horses with Meg. she meets Rand and they begin a friendship which ends up blossoming into much more.
I loved the characters in this one. Austen is fiercely loyal and trusting of those around her. She doesn't judge Rand for what he did in the past, she gives him a chance to show her who he is in the present. She helps him see that he's important and that he has a greater worth then he thinks. In turn Rand shows Austen that it's ok to let loose and have fun and not have so many responsibilities all the time.
If you want a funny, but sweet read with some horses mixed in and beautiful imagery, this one is for you!
*copy received from author in exchange for an honest review, this is no way influenced my feelings on the story.*
This story follows Austen and Rand... two seemingly entirely different people from different places and opposite personalities. Rand is rough around the edges, comes from the big city and is entirely out of place on the island. He is there as a punishment initially, but soon discovers that he fits in there more than he ever thought he would. Austen is an overly polite, obedient daughter, and lover of horses. She is on the island for the summer and is working with horses with Meg. she meets Rand and they begin a friendship which ends up blossoming into much more.
I loved the characters in this one. Austen is fiercely loyal and trusting of those around her. She doesn't judge Rand for what he did in the past, she gives him a chance to show her who he is in the present. She helps him see that he's important and that he has a greater worth then he thinks. In turn Rand shows Austen that it's ok to let loose and have fun and not have so many responsibilities all the time.
If you want a funny, but sweet read with some horses mixed in and beautiful imagery, this one is for you!
*copy received from author in exchange for an honest review, this is no way influenced my feelings on the story.*
December 1, 2025
This story follows Austen, who gives up her own summer plans to care for her sister and heads to the island. At the same time, Rand, a troubled teen sent to live with his uncle after a DUI, arrives, forcing them into close proximity.
Their initial clash — Austen responsible and cautious, Rand rebellious and reckless — slowly develops into a romantic tension, with plenty of opposites-attract moments.
The plot explores more than romance: Austen and Rand navigate family responsibility, guilt, and redemption. As the summer unfolds, they face challenges that test their patience, morality, and willingness to trust each other, leading to personal growth and gradual connection.
Overall: a heartfelt summer story with romance, conflict, and emotional growth, though not as strong or polished as other books in the series.
Their initial clash — Austen responsible and cautious, Rand rebellious and reckless — slowly develops into a romantic tension, with plenty of opposites-attract moments.
The plot explores more than romance: Austen and Rand navigate family responsibility, guilt, and redemption. As the summer unfolds, they face challenges that test their patience, morality, and willingness to trust each other, leading to personal growth and gradual connection.
Overall: a heartfelt summer story with romance, conflict, and emotional growth, though not as strong or polished as other books in the series.
December 22, 2016
These books are like comfort food. Her characters are incredibly realistic, and the stories are so clean and well paced. I am not a prude by any means, but I enjoyed that the focus was on the horse and primarily deep friendship (that naturally led to romance) instead of the horse part being the sideline while the characters spend all their time thinking about dirty deeds and being angsty. If anyone has even read Lauraine Snelling's High Hurdle series (so good if you love horses!), this is a more teenage version of that, and without the random religious overtones. Faults was the first in this series that had a male POV, and I think she nailed it (not that I would really know), because its clear she did her research and talked to some guys before just shaping Rand however she wanted. Lastly, I've said this before, but I think I love this series because, as a state-side resident, it seems to foreign to me. The characters are so much different (just my opinion) than American characters. I'm sure its just an audience thing, but other Canadian and also Australian authors just seem to have characters that are very multi-layered and so freaking nice! Even under duress and heartbreak, they keep it classy. Thoroughly enjoyable for all ages.
October 28, 2019
A solid 4 stars, may increase to 4.5 on a second reading.
There is nothing as good as a book containing horses written by someone who has horses: they know what they are writing about and the characters just get what it's like to have your world revolve around them. This is the grown-up version of the pony stories I used to read as a kid, well, the YA version.
I liked the characters (well developed), I loved the plot (well paced). It lost the half star for a full rating because I thought the friendship and relationship between Austen and Rand develops rather quickly (although it isn't exactly love at first sight). I didn't know quite what to make of Austen as she's ended up on the island (having split from her BF, sold her horse, leaving home for the whole summer) and she's surprisingly upbeat.
I am excited to be have found an author who can write horses, I'll be looking out for her her other works.
There is nothing as good as a book containing horses written by someone who has horses: they know what they are writing about and the characters just get what it's like to have your world revolve around them. This is the grown-up version of the pony stories I used to read as a kid, well, the YA version.
I liked the characters (well developed), I loved the plot (well paced). It lost the half star for a full rating because I thought the friendship and relationship between Austen and Rand develops rather quickly (although it isn't exactly love at first sight). I didn't know quite what to make of Austen as she's ended up on the island (having split from her BF, sold her horse, leaving home for the whole summer) and she's surprisingly upbeat.
I am excited to be have found an author who can write horses, I'll be looking out for her her other works.
March 22, 2017
I wish I could live here with these characters, even though I'm not a teenage girl and have little knowledge of horses. The people are so nice, even if the plot required Jared to be kind of a jerk again. It's a great story of redemption.
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