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False Gods: The Show Jumper’s Challenge
A rescued horse. A washed-up trainer. A teen reaching for a dream.
Cory Iverson’s junior year is off to a lousy start. Publicly humiliated by the hottest guy in high school and terrorized by a bullying band director, she feels like a loser and a quitter. But when her dog leads her to the barn of a former Grand Prix rider, Cory finds refuge in the competitive but familiar world of show jumping. Her faded dreams of riding in one of the country’s most prestigious shows are reawakened and start to seem possible when she rescues a mysterious horse with some unusual talents. It isn’t long before Cory is enjoying a winning spree, though events around her start spinning out of control and threaten everything. Even her boyfriend is keeping secrets. Trapped in the crosshairs of a brutal trainer who will stop at nothing to win, Cory must decide if she’ll once again back down and flee… or stay and stand up for herself, her horse, and her dreams.
“. . .plenty of suspense. I rooted for Cory Iverson on every page of this beautifully written novel. Trovillion’s prose is vivid, her equine setting authentic.”
— Sasscer Hill, Author of Flamingo Road (Fia McKee Mysteries)
Cory Iverson’s junior year is off to a lousy start. Publicly humiliated by the hottest guy in high school and terrorized by a bullying band director, she feels like a loser and a quitter. But when her dog leads her to the barn of a former Grand Prix rider, Cory finds refuge in the competitive but familiar world of show jumping. Her faded dreams of riding in one of the country’s most prestigious shows are reawakened and start to seem possible when she rescues a mysterious horse with some unusual talents. It isn’t long before Cory is enjoying a winning spree, though events around her start spinning out of control and threaten everything. Even her boyfriend is keeping secrets. Trapped in the crosshairs of a brutal trainer who will stop at nothing to win, Cory must decide if she’ll once again back down and flee… or stay and stand up for herself, her horse, and her dreams.
“. . .plenty of suspense. I rooted for Cory Iverson on every page of this beautifully written novel. Trovillion’s prose is vivid, her equine setting authentic.”
— Sasscer Hill, Author of Flamingo Road (Fia McKee Mysteries)
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372 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2014
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L.R. Trovillion
5 books34 followersL. R. Trovillion lives on a small horse farm with her husband, daughter, and several four-legged creatures that think they run the place. When not writing, she's thinking about writing.
Visit her online at www.lrtrovillion.com
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December 25, 2015
I received the book through the Goodreads Giveaway.
I loved the book from the very first page, and found that i could associate with not only the protagonist, Cory, but with other characters in the story as well. False Gods follows the story of 16 year old Cory who has to move from Massachusetts with her mother Roni and sister Jessica when her parents split up. She finds it hard to adjust, encountering bullies, mean teachers, a pill-popping mother (and her pedophile boyfriend), a father who is more interested in his new family and a talented but bulimic sister. Her problem, as she admits to herself a number of times, is that she tends to quit whenever the going gets tough.
When her dog Hershey runs off to a horse farm, she meets Jack and the owner Vee and rediscovers her love for Horse-showing and decides to work at the farm. What started off as a way to pay for her Clarinet lessons, became her escape from all the family drama. Things appear to be moving smoothly when someone from Vee's past shows up at the farm and as the story unravels, we realise that there is more to Vee than what is let on.
As the story progresses, Cory is face with a number of tough decisions and feels the urge to quit-more than once. But with the support she gets from Vee, Jack, her boyfriend Kevyn (Kevyn with a y who doesn't want to leave his mother who is battling MS to go to Harvard) and Ms.J the guidance counselor, she finds herself gaining confidence and the will to fight.
The story pulls you in from the very beginning and keeps you engrossed until the very end. A number of quotes in the book inspired me, my most favorite being- 'Doing nothing is the same as quitting' and 'I quit confidently, without regrets, without second thoughts and without shame. You quit when it's a choice, not when you're afraid'.
A beautifully written novel, the story has inspired me to not give up and believe in myself.
I loved the book from the very first page, and found that i could associate with not only the protagonist, Cory, but with other characters in the story as well. False Gods follows the story of 16 year old Cory who has to move from Massachusetts with her mother Roni and sister Jessica when her parents split up. She finds it hard to adjust, encountering bullies, mean teachers, a pill-popping mother (and her pedophile boyfriend), a father who is more interested in his new family and a talented but bulimic sister. Her problem, as she admits to herself a number of times, is that she tends to quit whenever the going gets tough.
When her dog Hershey runs off to a horse farm, she meets Jack and the owner Vee and rediscovers her love for Horse-showing and decides to work at the farm. What started off as a way to pay for her Clarinet lessons, became her escape from all the family drama. Things appear to be moving smoothly when someone from Vee's past shows up at the farm and as the story unravels, we realise that there is more to Vee than what is let on.
As the story progresses, Cory is face with a number of tough decisions and feels the urge to quit-more than once. But with the support she gets from Vee, Jack, her boyfriend Kevyn (Kevyn with a y who doesn't want to leave his mother who is battling MS to go to Harvard) and Ms.J the guidance counselor, she finds herself gaining confidence and the will to fight.
The story pulls you in from the very beginning and keeps you engrossed until the very end. A number of quotes in the book inspired me, my most favorite being- 'Doing nothing is the same as quitting' and 'I quit confidently, without regrets, without second thoughts and without shame. You quit when it's a choice, not when you're afraid'.
A beautifully written novel, the story has inspired me to not give up and believe in myself.
October 25, 2015
Masterfully written coming-of-age mystery who's main character,Cory,finds herself & her confidence (which is sorely lacking) through solving a mystery while working with horses. This book is also part social commentary that addressing some of the issues that teens face today. Trovillion weaves these in beautifully, without distracting from the central plot. The title "False Gods" alludes to the people that *seem* to have life figured out and are successful; but as Cory learns, this is often a facade. She comes to the realization she must determine her own values, what's important in life, and right vs wrong for herself. Through this process she gains wisdom, self-esteem, and confidence. It is an excellently written book that draws you in where you don't want to put it down, and when you reach the end wish there was more. "False Gods" appeal crosses age boundaries from 13-adults, which in my book is quite a feat!
September 2, 2022
I liked this book so much that I wish it had been better. In fact, I am going to read the sequel immediately to see if the author has avoided a major flaw I found in this book, the "show don't tell" mistake where important scenes are related secondhand or in passing rather than playing out directly to the reader.
The setting is wonderful, and so authentic. I have read a lot of racing novels but this is the first I have ever seen set in the show jumping arena. I love being educated as part of a good story. There were quite a few times where I wanted more detail about what was involved in the training.
Gotta go read the next book right NOW.
The setting is wonderful, and so authentic. I have read a lot of racing novels but this is the first I have ever seen set in the show jumping arena. I love being educated as part of a good story. There were quite a few times where I wanted more detail about what was involved in the training.
Gotta go read the next book right NOW.
June 1, 2015
We are proud to announce that FALSE GODS by L.R. Trovillion is a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree. This tells a reader that this book is well worth their time and money!
December 16, 2023
A Great Horse Story with Meaning
So when I had started to read this I had no idea why the book was called False Gods. Even when I was halfway through it really hadn't clicked. But the end explains it all very well. The story is about desire: the things people want (or think they want) and how those desires (obsessions) can affect their lives. These situations actually play out around us all the time. I know a few people right now in real life who are dealing with these False Gods. If you read the book you will know exactly what I mean and I bet you know some too! Or maybe its you....
Of course I loved the horse stuff in here. That part of the story is incredible. Lots of details that really bring the horse world to life. It starts out with a girl - a teen girl still in high school - and she is living a pretty awful life. I admit the beginning of the book hooked me right away and I could relate to her rather easily. Luckily for her, there was a horse ranch right in her neighborhood. So of course she started going there. She has had riding lessons in the past so that was an advantage. It clearly shows how horses can heal you.
There is a lot of character development in here. The main character changes a lot as riding gives her confidence. But horses really do give you confidence! And this is definitely a character driven story. But its also about finding the perfect horse and going to those jumping shows. There are challenges. Those high jumps and sharp turns. Got to be fast. Have to plan the course. Keep the balance. And to deal with that nervous anxiety of the crowd watching and performing those jumps.
And there is of course a nasty character in here too. What is a story without a villain?
And the villain leads us back to desire. Some people are willing to do all sorts of things to win. Even nasty things. Truthfully I didn't like Angela at all. What a nasty woman!
There is a tad bit of "magic" in here. I don't mean wands or fairy dust but synchronicity. Don't you just love it when the thing you want - that perfect horse - just falls into your lap? It seems so impossible but then there he is: your dream horse. If you like that sort of thing then you will love this. And of course the horse has an enchanted name too: Ephinany.
Lots of jumping action and a few surprises too!
I found reading this to be both relaxing and a page turner (because of the horses). Its also kind of amazing that a teen girl can do all of those jumps! She is certainly way more advanced with horses than I am. I just did my first two point yesterday... And no where near trying any sort of jump!
But this story is about people. And the often stupid stuff they do because they allow their desires to run their lives. And that makes this book very good as it is not some fluffy story about a horse. Its way more deep than that. It makes you think. Why do people do the things they do? Why do they let it ruin their lives?
But the thing I want to know now is if there is a sequel???
So when I had started to read this I had no idea why the book was called False Gods. Even when I was halfway through it really hadn't clicked. But the end explains it all very well. The story is about desire: the things people want (or think they want) and how those desires (obsessions) can affect their lives. These situations actually play out around us all the time. I know a few people right now in real life who are dealing with these False Gods. If you read the book you will know exactly what I mean and I bet you know some too! Or maybe its you....
Of course I loved the horse stuff in here. That part of the story is incredible. Lots of details that really bring the horse world to life. It starts out with a girl - a teen girl still in high school - and she is living a pretty awful life. I admit the beginning of the book hooked me right away and I could relate to her rather easily. Luckily for her, there was a horse ranch right in her neighborhood. So of course she started going there. She has had riding lessons in the past so that was an advantage. It clearly shows how horses can heal you.
There is a lot of character development in here. The main character changes a lot as riding gives her confidence. But horses really do give you confidence! And this is definitely a character driven story. But its also about finding the perfect horse and going to those jumping shows. There are challenges. Those high jumps and sharp turns. Got to be fast. Have to plan the course. Keep the balance. And to deal with that nervous anxiety of the crowd watching and performing those jumps.
And there is of course a nasty character in here too. What is a story without a villain?
And the villain leads us back to desire. Some people are willing to do all sorts of things to win. Even nasty things. Truthfully I didn't like Angela at all. What a nasty woman!
There is a tad bit of "magic" in here. I don't mean wands or fairy dust but synchronicity. Don't you just love it when the thing you want - that perfect horse - just falls into your lap? It seems so impossible but then there he is: your dream horse. If you like that sort of thing then you will love this. And of course the horse has an enchanted name too: Ephinany.
Lots of jumping action and a few surprises too!
I found reading this to be both relaxing and a page turner (because of the horses). Its also kind of amazing that a teen girl can do all of those jumps! She is certainly way more advanced with horses than I am. I just did my first two point yesterday... And no where near trying any sort of jump!
But this story is about people. And the often stupid stuff they do because they allow their desires to run their lives. And that makes this book very good as it is not some fluffy story about a horse. Its way more deep than that. It makes you think. Why do people do the things they do? Why do they let it ruin their lives?
But the thing I want to know now is if there is a sequel???
September 12, 2018
"Learning To Never Give Up"
This is a wonderful story about Cory Iverson. She's a junior in high school and has experienced being shunned and bullied. She feels unworthy and a loser. That is until she follows her dog to the barn of a former Grand Prix rider. Taking a part time job at the stable, her enthusiasm rekindles and she becomes more self confident, especially when she helps to save a horse from an auction, and learning the horse has unbelievable talents. There's lots of suspense here and I loved the well written story which brought back memories of my past horse riding experiences. Highly recommend.
This is a wonderful story about Cory Iverson. She's a junior in high school and has experienced being shunned and bullied. She feels unworthy and a loser. That is until she follows her dog to the barn of a former Grand Prix rider. Taking a part time job at the stable, her enthusiasm rekindles and she becomes more self confident, especially when she helps to save a horse from an auction, and learning the horse has unbelievable talents. There's lots of suspense here and I loved the well written story which brought back memories of my past horse riding experiences. Highly recommend.
December 8, 2017
Who is the god you worship?
This is a superbly thought-out and well-crafted novel. While there are many good, literate equestrian novelists around, Trovillion is head and shoulders above them. Her mature and healtjy philosophy, wrapped in a strong plot with well-developed characters is a great read, and not just for adolescents. The real-life questions ate pertinent to anyone who listens to discern his or her true calling and sift through the deep and petty desires of life. I look forward to the next book!
This is a superbly thought-out and well-crafted novel. While there are many good, literate equestrian novelists around, Trovillion is head and shoulders above them. Her mature and healtjy philosophy, wrapped in a strong plot with well-developed characters is a great read, and not just for adolescents. The real-life questions ate pertinent to anyone who listens to discern his or her true calling and sift through the deep and petty desires of life. I look forward to the next book!
January 7, 2023
Wow,
I just adore when the author writes on subject they understand and do the research to make it as authentically as possible.
As someone who has spent years being a QT(Quarantine hub) for horses coming off the kill lots it's crazy how many Warm Bloods are bought and sold. I've seen 3 Hanoverian with their papers come through each bought for under 5K...
This story was so heartfelt. I would love to have a follow up story about the foal.
I just adore when the author writes on subject they understand and do the research to make it as authentically as possible.
As someone who has spent years being a QT(Quarantine hub) for horses coming off the kill lots it's crazy how many Warm Bloods are bought and sold. I've seen 3 Hanoverian with their papers come through each bought for under 5K...
This story was so heartfelt. I would love to have a follow up story about the foal.
September 8, 2019
Don't Give Up
Cory is a quitter until she meets Vee, Jack and Epiphany. This is a great story about learning about the real meaning of desire. It is a great horse story and a lot more. Don't give up on the somewhat boring first five chapters more or less. If I could give the rest of the story ten stars, I would.
Cory is a quitter until she meets Vee, Jack and Epiphany. This is a great story about learning about the real meaning of desire. It is a great horse story and a lot more. Don't give up on the somewhat boring first five chapters more or less. If I could give the rest of the story ten stars, I would.
February 19, 2018
Knowledgeable about horses
The book was geared to teenagers at first but became enjoyable for adults. Riding sequences were realistic. I could tell it’s been many a year since I attended high school, a lot was different, but a lot was the same too. All in all an enjoyable read
The book was geared to teenagers at first but became enjoyable for adults. Riding sequences were realistic. I could tell it’s been many a year since I attended high school, a lot was different, but a lot was the same too. All in all an enjoyable read
December 9, 2018
False start
I chose four stars because I was a bit frustrated with the storyline.
The characters, were not really believable, none of them jumped off the page and grabbed me. Maybe I can get more from the next book.
I chose four stars because I was a bit frustrated with the storyline.
The characters, were not really believable, none of them jumped off the page and grabbed me. Maybe I can get more from the next book.
January 30, 2024
amazing
I love love love this book! I can’t wait to read the second and third! This book didn’t seem that interesting to me at first but the more I got into the book, the better it was!
I love love love this book! I can’t wait to read the second and third! This book didn’t seem that interesting to me at first but the more I got into the book, the better it was!
June 10, 2019
Enjoyable Read
I screwed up and read the books out of order but I really enjoyed both. Well thought out and full of energy. Every age will enjoy the journey.
I screwed up and read the books out of order but I really enjoyed both. Well thought out and full of energy. Every age will enjoy the journey.
July 18, 2024
I have read all 3 books in the series now and really enjoyed them all. I wanted to read constantly which is always a good sign. I thought the horsey side was well researched and accurate and enjoyed the storylines. Will read more of her books
May 2, 2016
I must admit I am very glad I was given the copy of this book in exchange for my honest review, because I would very likely not choose the book to read by myself and I would regret it if I knew.
Story from a riding background pictures life of a teenager named Cory and her family and friends. Cory is just an ordinary girl that moved from Massachusetts into a new environment together with her mother and sister Jess. Dad left them and found a new spouse, not showing any interest in the former family anymore. Cory, sensing the tense around and observing unpleasant aspects of their situation, revives her former hobby and big love – she starts to ride horses again and eventually train for jumping competitions. Adjusting her dreams, we watch the endeavor to qualify for Washington show.
Little episodes in the plot describe various difficult moments in life, calling for a hard decision when no path seems right and if so, the lack of courage to do it. Personal strengths and weaknesses of main characters are very well built, developed and worked with. Just a moment of thinking about the scenes gives the reader a lot, possibly a new point of view on the obstacles life is giving us to learn and defeat our own struggles.
Maybe I was not excited enough to get addicted to the book, but the story attracted and kept my interest for the whole time. Several trains of thoughts went parallel with my own opinions about life situations Cory and her dearest had to face. I liked the detailed and precise characters and their change under external conditions, as well as the steady pace and subtle accent of the main theme – desire – in every page I've read.
Thinking backwards, I can't remember any specific aspect of the book I did not like at all. Balanced work of the author is very promising in the future and using a combination of an interesting theme and plot with the background that author personally loves improves the final impression.
Highly recommended for every YA reader. Horses don't have to be your passion for loving the book.
Story from a riding background pictures life of a teenager named Cory and her family and friends. Cory is just an ordinary girl that moved from Massachusetts into a new environment together with her mother and sister Jess. Dad left them and found a new spouse, not showing any interest in the former family anymore. Cory, sensing the tense around and observing unpleasant aspects of their situation, revives her former hobby and big love – she starts to ride horses again and eventually train for jumping competitions. Adjusting her dreams, we watch the endeavor to qualify for Washington show.
Little episodes in the plot describe various difficult moments in life, calling for a hard decision when no path seems right and if so, the lack of courage to do it. Personal strengths and weaknesses of main characters are very well built, developed and worked with. Just a moment of thinking about the scenes gives the reader a lot, possibly a new point of view on the obstacles life is giving us to learn and defeat our own struggles.
Maybe I was not excited enough to get addicted to the book, but the story attracted and kept my interest for the whole time. Several trains of thoughts went parallel with my own opinions about life situations Cory and her dearest had to face. I liked the detailed and precise characters and their change under external conditions, as well as the steady pace and subtle accent of the main theme – desire – in every page I've read.
Thinking backwards, I can't remember any specific aspect of the book I did not like at all. Balanced work of the author is very promising in the future and using a combination of an interesting theme and plot with the background that author personally loves improves the final impression.
Highly recommended for every YA reader. Horses don't have to be your passion for loving the book.
January 4, 2015
False Gods by L.R. Trovillion tells the story of Cory Iverson, a teenage girl afraid to fail. Her solution to avoiding failure is to avoid trying, running away at the first sign things are going wrong. She doesn’t have the most supportive home, her divorced mother sleeps with creeps and is addicted to prescription meds. Her sister is extremely focused on becoming a dancer, to the point of starving herself to have the right body.
In spite of Cory’s fear, she does try things and even takes things into her own hands like her clarinet lessons. But the scary band instructor sends her running from the room. Luckily, Cory’s dog leads her to the one thing with the ability to help her overcome her fears – a horse farm. At the barn she finds supportive people and, best of all, horses.
As I’ve found in my own life, horses are so forgiving and never have an ulterior motive or judge even when we make mistakes. Not only does Cory keep up with her job at the barn and riding lessons, she makes a goal of qualifying for a high-level jumping competition.
But her boss remains a mystery – someone who used to be at the top and now refuses to show. Did she lose her nerve and run away too?
Cory digs around her bosses past, opening painful wounds and nearly ending her chance at finally sticking with something.
I won’t give an spoilers, but Cory’s fight to come to terms with herself and her family feels real and raw. Ms. Trovillion makes the reader care about Cory and want to solve the mystery of her boss along with her. The book is well written and cleanly edited (for those of you that know my nitpickiness!) Definitely worth reading for people who love horses, music, or remember those teen years when life controlled us rather than the other way around. And if you purchase in January, all proceeds are going toward a good cause, a youth group.
In spite of Cory’s fear, she does try things and even takes things into her own hands like her clarinet lessons. But the scary band instructor sends her running from the room. Luckily, Cory’s dog leads her to the one thing with the ability to help her overcome her fears – a horse farm. At the barn she finds supportive people and, best of all, horses.
As I’ve found in my own life, horses are so forgiving and never have an ulterior motive or judge even when we make mistakes. Not only does Cory keep up with her job at the barn and riding lessons, she makes a goal of qualifying for a high-level jumping competition.
But her boss remains a mystery – someone who used to be at the top and now refuses to show. Did she lose her nerve and run away too?
Cory digs around her bosses past, opening painful wounds and nearly ending her chance at finally sticking with something.
I won’t give an spoilers, but Cory’s fight to come to terms with herself and her family feels real and raw. Ms. Trovillion makes the reader care about Cory and want to solve the mystery of her boss along with her. The book is well written and cleanly edited (for those of you that know my nitpickiness!) Definitely worth reading for people who love horses, music, or remember those teen years when life controlled us rather than the other way around. And if you purchase in January, all proceeds are going toward a good cause, a youth group.
October 30, 2016
Basically a solid premise for a novel, fell short on the editing. The general notion of a teen overcoming a propensity to "quit" is a great idea. The characters in the story were in generally believable, if a touch formulaic, but the major plot turning points were too unrealistic to hold my attention as an adult reader.
Finding a super bred horse at auction? It happens, but turning said horse into what was variously described as an Open Jumper, a Children's Jumper or Grand Prix horse (three distinctly different things) in a matter or months? Not reasonable. Turning a kid who rode hunters in lessons into someone who qualified at Indoors in some jumper format? Not at all realistic.
The villainy of Angela also fell flat for me; bad guys don't have to be so one dimensional any more. Young adults are discerning enough to understand that "bad" and "good" aren't discrete, but are on a spectrum. Writing a character who has no redeeming characteristics results in a cardboard caricature.
So, not terrible, but, I have a hard time imaging what audience I would recommend this to.
Finding a super bred horse at auction? It happens, but turning said horse into what was variously described as an Open Jumper, a Children's Jumper or Grand Prix horse (three distinctly different things) in a matter or months? Not reasonable. Turning a kid who rode hunters in lessons into someone who qualified at Indoors in some jumper format? Not at all realistic.
The villainy of Angela also fell flat for me; bad guys don't have to be so one dimensional any more. Young adults are discerning enough to understand that "bad" and "good" aren't discrete, but are on a spectrum. Writing a character who has no redeeming characteristics results in a cardboard caricature.
So, not terrible, but, I have a hard time imaging what audience I would recommend this to.
February 4, 2015
The action never stops in L.R. Trovillion’s “False Gods.” Just when a reader thinks teenage Cory overcomes a significant obstacle, another stands in her way. Dad left Mom; Mom moves to a new place; Cory must adjust; and nothing makes it easy. “False Gods” is the story of a self-admitted quitter who grows with each new challenge. Cory suffers setbacks, but readers can enjoy watching her strengthen from each mistake. Trovillion creates memorable and believable characters and leaves enough to the reader’s imagination about each of them to keep it interesting. The description of the horse auction provides a realistic setting most people would not like to experience in person, but can through this book. “False Gods” is an outstanding book with many twists and turns, and I highly recommend it for not only horse lovers, but anyone looking for a good read.
July 13, 2016
This was a fantastic book and I highly recommend it. I'll admit that I wasn't sure I'd like it before I started reading it because I'm not that big of a fan of horses. However, I was invested in the main character, Cory's, story from the first page and couldn't put it down. The author introduced me to a world I'm not familiar with and I found myself totally entranced by the world of horse showing! There was so much more to the story than horses though. Because of Cory's low self confidence and heartbreaking situation, she continually quits everything she begins, which is a theme that everyone can relate to in some way. I was so impressed by this book, its underlying themes, and the uplifting story. I can't wait to read it again!
June 20, 2015
I received False Gods through Good Reads First read Giveaway and found it an easy read and inspiring book. I am from a rural back ground a and the story line appealed so was delighted to be a chosen winner of this book. It has good themes throughout the novel portraying hardship, loss ,illness ,friendship, desire and forgiveness. The inclusion of Cory's diary entries written in italics was a nice touch. I love cover design and the print in the book was of good size which made it an easy read.The book will appeal to all ages from young adult and I will look for other titles by the author L R Trovillion.
August 13, 2020
I highly recommend this masterfully written book by LR Trovillion. The author has created characters and situations that will appeal to both the adult and the YA audiences. The equine theme is a well-drawn vehicle that boosts the action. At the same time, the incorporation of horse show jumping competitions offer the opportunity for the protagonist, Cory Iverson, to move from fear that has always promoted her pattern of not following through and quitting to a belief in not just herself but in others who help her travel the bumpy road of adolescence.
False Gods is a well-researched, fast-paced, captivating read! Simply put--it's a winner.
False Gods is a well-researched, fast-paced, captivating read! Simply put--it's a winner.
December 8, 2016
This was a great read with a good message and a healthy dose of horses - all things that make my spurs jingle upon finishing a read! Reaching the middle of L.R. Trovillion's False Gods was like reaching the center of a Tootsie Pop - sweet and you don't want it to end - because the leading lady's journey is a genuine one. This was a lovely story of adolescent awakening both in and out of the saddle! Highly recommend.
October 28, 2015
Cory Iverson finds it easy to quit many things. If something gets too hard, or it’s obvious that others are better at something than her, or find it easier, it is just as easy for her to walk out the door and stop trying... more at http://equus-blog.com/false-gods-by-l...
September 25, 2015
FTC Disclosure: I received this book free from Goodreads hoping I would review it.
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