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Defining Gravity #2
Flight
Astrid doesn’t argue when she’s exiled to the wilds of northern Canada to stay on her long-lost aunt’s ranch. It seems like as good a place as any for both her and Folly to heal after their horrific accident. Especially since Folly is angrier and more dangerous than ever.
But life in the country is full of surprises; real-life cowboys, a failing archery team that needs her help, and a funny horse named Red who would rather nap than work.
The path to fixing Folly isn’t easy and as Astrid grows increasingly terrified of her volatile horse she realizes she’ll need to reach out to the people who care about her if she wants to come out of this situation alive.
But life in the country is full of surprises; real-life cowboys, a failing archery team that needs her help, and a funny horse named Red who would rather nap than work.
The path to fixing Folly isn’t easy and as Astrid grows increasingly terrified of her volatile horse she realizes she’ll need to reach out to the people who care about her if she wants to come out of this situation alive.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2018
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Genevieve Mckay
28 books81 followersGenevieve Mckay is a freelance writer, short story author, and novelist living by the ocean. When she isn't busy creating new worlds she enjoys playing outside in the dirt and riding ponies.
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January 15, 2018
Amazing!
This book was great! It was hard to put down, you feel as though your in it!
Definitely recommend to anyone who loves horses!
This book was great! It was hard to put down, you feel as though your in it!
Definitely recommend to anyone who loves horses!
May 23, 2022
ahhh this book was great!! Sadly, it took me 9 months to get through it, but I was reading many other books and it couldn’t stick with me well enough. But the last quarter of the book was so captivating, that suddenly I found myself excited to dive back into Astrid’s world again! I think this book was so informational and actually gave me a new perspective on riding and horses! Astrid deserved this get-away, but now I’m scared for her to return home. In some ways I felt like everything just fit together too well in the end, but I was still happy for everyone and I could bare to think of someone ending up sad! This series incorporates two of my favorite things: horses and archery. I have never been an archer but this book makes me fall in love with it all over again, while still being focused on Astrid’s journey through the equine community. I always feel so awkward to read horse books because there is such a horrible stereotype about “horse girls” and it feels weird to read these books in school. I know i shouldn’t be ashamed of it, but I hope that someday these books can be recognized in the same way a book about basketball or dancing would be. I actually have no idea what will happen in the next book, but luckily I got the whole rest of the series to enjoy this summer!
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August 29, 2019
What a read
I thought the first book was good, but no the second was even better. My most favourite was the development with Astrid and how she grew into herself. Not many books make me rear up and I was bawling at the end. This book has some beautiful sad moments and I will forever cherish with me that's how much I've been impacted.
So far this book is my favourite and I plan to read the entire series but I think this book will continue to be my most favourite. This one has a special place in my heart. What a fantastic read, you must buy it.
I thought the first book was good, but no the second was even better. My most favourite was the development with Astrid and how she grew into herself. Not many books make me rear up and I was bawling at the end. This book has some beautiful sad moments and I will forever cherish with me that's how much I've been impacted.
So far this book is my favourite and I plan to read the entire series but I think this book will continue to be my most favourite. This one has a special place in my heart. What a fantastic read, you must buy it.
January 2, 2021
Wonderfully Awesome!
This was a great book and I appreciated all the information about watching a horses body language. And to realize what the little nuances mean. I rode horses just for fun when I was young and never had a lesson so this series is teaching me a great deal. Many thanks to Ms. McKay for her great teaching.
This was a great book and I appreciated all the information about watching a horses body language. And to realize what the little nuances mean. I rode horses just for fun when I was young and never had a lesson so this series is teaching me a great deal. Many thanks to Ms. McKay for her great teaching.
August 30, 2024
More Surprises
I really enjoyed this story with Astrid as she visits her aunt’s ranch. There is a very interesting section where one of the ranch trainers teaches Astrid about a natural and slow way of training that involves horse psychology. That is well worth the reading of this book alone.
I really enjoyed this story with Astrid as she visits her aunt’s ranch. There is a very interesting section where one of the ranch trainers teaches Astrid about a natural and slow way of training that involves horse psychology. That is well worth the reading of this book alone.
March 26, 2018
Growth,Maturation and Confidence
I chose this book as I saw a chance that more night be garnered than mere giggles, more importantly an ability for my own growth. Me McKay writes much more between the lines than most. She is a teacher AND an author. Lynn Porter
I chose this book as I saw a chance that more night be garnered than mere giggles, more importantly an ability for my own growth. Me McKay writes much more between the lines than most. She is a teacher AND an author. Lynn Porter
July 2, 2022
What a great story!
I had expected cutting horses, loved this book and the way Justin worked with Folly though! I really enjoyed Red and his oddness! Great storyline even if it was meant for teenagers!
I had expected cutting horses, loved this book and the way Justin worked with Folly though! I really enjoyed Red and his oddness! Great storyline even if it was meant for teenagers!
January 24, 2018
Great read
I couldn't put the book down once l started reading can't wait to read the next book bring it on.
I couldn't put the book down once l started reading can't wait to read the next book bring it on.
May 20, 2018
Loved it
The series was well written. The story moves along at a good pace. The characters are believable. The storyline is interesting and keeps you wanting more.
The series was well written. The story moves along at a good pace. The characters are believable. The storyline is interesting and keeps you wanting more.
June 3, 2018
Horse person’s dream book.
November 5, 2019
Good Series
Fun, easy read with interesting storyline. Good plot. If you like the barn life...you'll like this book. Looking forward to book 3.
Fun, easy read with interesting storyline. Good plot. If you like the barn life...you'll like this book. Looking forward to book 3.
October 16, 2020
I love this series the horse knowledge is spot on and I just love how the relationship with your horse is emphasised it’s like modern day black beauty
November 12, 2020
Good continuation of the first book. Lots of horsey stuff!
March 1, 2021
What a great read. I very much liked Book 1, and liked this tome even more. Excellent storyline, well-defined characters, a lot of them, but each a pleasure to explore. Can't wait to read on, sooo good!
March 27, 2021
Second in the series and better than the first.
February 24, 2023
Excellent series
October 9, 2018
"Wonderful Story of Horses and Friends"
Astrid is staying now at her aunt's ranch in Vancouver, Canada. She has some repairing to do after an accident; her with facial injuries, and Folly the mare who was also injured. Astrid learns there are many good things in her new community: real cowboys, an archery team that can use her help, and a new funny horse named Red, who likes to nap all the time. This is a very enjoyable story and there are several horse training tips as well as mending relationships with others. Highly recommend for young adults, too.
Astrid is staying now at her aunt's ranch in Vancouver, Canada. She has some repairing to do after an accident; her with facial injuries, and Folly the mare who was also injured. Astrid learns there are many good things in her new community: real cowboys, an archery team that can use her help, and a new funny horse named Red, who likes to nap all the time. This is a very enjoyable story and there are several horse training tips as well as mending relationships with others. Highly recommend for young adults, too.
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