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Defining Gravity #3
Freefall
Moving back to Vancouver Island with her new horse, Red, seemed like a good idea at the time but now Astrid is seriously doubting her decision. Her family is just as crazy as ever, her archery career is taking a path she doesn’t like and her best friend Hilary is acting so strange. The only solid thing in her life is the horses and her friend Rob who is turning out to be someone she doesn’t want to lose. But when life at home becomes unbearable Astrid has to decide if finally standing up for herself is worth risking everything.
- GenresYoung AdultHorses
309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2018
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Genevieve Mckay
25 books82 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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August 21, 2018
Looking forward to #4!
Lots of life lessons - self-preservation, cultural, meetjng responsibilities, and meeting the needs of others (2- and 4-legged).
Thank you, Genevieve, for another good read.
Lots of life lessons - self-preservation, cultural, meetjng responsibilities, and meeting the needs of others (2- and 4-legged).
Thank you, Genevieve, for another good read.
August 8, 2018
Choosing Sanity
I had spent the last few months worrying about Astrid until this book finally appeared! Having spent my life as the little fat girl, I have a special affinity for her character.
Genevieve McKay writes with a unique understanding of the combined mental illnesses and characterised that can make a child's life a living hell. Astrid is a character you take to heart, even as you want her to strengthen her survival skills.
While some of the other characters are not as well-developed, we still see the strong support structure ready to catch Astrid when things reach their tipping point. I look forward to the next book.
I had spent the last few months worrying about Astrid until this book finally appeared! Having spent my life as the little fat girl, I have a special affinity for her character.
Genevieve McKay writes with a unique understanding of the combined mental illnesses and characterised that can make a child's life a living hell. Astrid is a character you take to heart, even as you want her to strengthen her survival skills.
While some of the other characters are not as well-developed, we still see the strong support structure ready to catch Astrid when things reach their tipping point. I look forward to the next book.
July 25, 2018
5 stars
I really enjoyed Astrid's continuing story, she is often in a state of transition but is moving towards where and who she needs to be. Horses have clearly impacted her life so positively- her confidence is a struggle but she is moving in the right direction. Can't wait to see how she handles life in the next book!! Read thru Kindle Unlimited.
I really enjoyed Astrid's continuing story, she is often in a state of transition but is moving towards where and who she needs to be. Horses have clearly impacted her life so positively- her confidence is a struggle but she is moving in the right direction. Can't wait to see how she handles life in the next book!! Read thru Kindle Unlimited.
September 27, 2018
"A Meaningful Story For Young Adults"
Back on Vancouver Island with her new horse, Red, Astrid is wondering if she made the right decision of returning home to her father. He's not very supportive and very demanding, but Astrid gets along fine with her stepmom. Her best friend, Hilary, is acting strange. Is Astrid confident in herself to make another move? She has befriended Rob who is now part of her riding and training horse life. She has the opportunity to live with another family while her dad is always away from home any way. She takes on a part-time job of cleaning stalls for the new neighbor who is upgrading the large house to a B&B, and enlarged the stable and making an indoor riding ring. This story is heartwarming and at times tense with a few heartbreaking events. There's lots here for young adults to learn from this great story. I totally enjoyed it.
Back on Vancouver Island with her new horse, Red, Astrid is wondering if she made the right decision of returning home to her father. He's not very supportive and very demanding, but Astrid gets along fine with her stepmom. Her best friend, Hilary, is acting strange. Is Astrid confident in herself to make another move? She has befriended Rob who is now part of her riding and training horse life. She has the opportunity to live with another family while her dad is always away from home any way. She takes on a part-time job of cleaning stalls for the new neighbor who is upgrading the large house to a B&B, and enlarged the stable and making an indoor riding ring. This story is heartwarming and at times tense with a few heartbreaking events. There's lots here for young adults to learn from this great story. I totally enjoyed it.
December 5, 2018
Seeking freedom
This is my first review for this series. I know, you're supposed to review each book, but I was so fascinated with this story that I found myself rating and immediately humping to the next book. Harris's struggles with her insecurities and in the bumpy road to becoming a self confident young woman are carefully defined. I laughed, I cried, I cheered, and more than once wanted to rush to her defense. I truly hope that Ms. McKay plans to continue this trilogy, as it is clear there is so much more to Astrid's story.
This is my first review for this series. I know, you're supposed to review each book, but I was so fascinated with this story that I found myself rating and immediately humping to the next book. Harris's struggles with her insecurities and in the bumpy road to becoming a self confident young woman are carefully defined. I laughed, I cried, I cheered, and more than once wanted to rush to her defense. I truly hope that Ms. McKay plans to continue this trilogy, as it is clear there is so much more to Astrid's story.
January 27, 2019
Good writing
I enjoyed all three books in this series. It's written for young adults or teenagers. There were complex themes about teenager emotions and adult abuse that were handled very well as well as basic themes that were not contrite or very predictable. Very well written and I look forward to the fourth book in the series.
I enjoyed all three books in this series. It's written for young adults or teenagers. There were complex themes about teenager emotions and adult abuse that were handled very well as well as basic themes that were not contrite or very predictable. Very well written and I look forward to the fourth book in the series.
March 3, 2022
Learning never stops.
Wish I had learned even half of the training. For rider and horse, that I have read in your stories. The games on horse back, I have done. Best times ever had with my horse. The way it is written, you could picture it, not only this book the other books as well. Good job, well done
Wish I had learned even half of the training. For rider and horse, that I have read in your stories. The games on horse back, I have done. Best times ever had with my horse. The way it is written, you could picture it, not only this book the other books as well. Good job, well done
August 17, 2019
Finally a horse story by a horse person!
I love reading a book about horses by someone who really knows her horses! As a lifelong rider myself, I really appreciate her authenticity.
I love reading a book about horses by someone who really knows her horses! As a lifelong rider myself, I really appreciate her authenticity.
July 22, 2020
Building blocks
I really enjoyed this fun book. The slow steps taken to build the new farm, stale and riding arena were the same ones taken to build up the talents of the horses, the riders, the archers and friendships!
I really enjoyed this fun book. The slow steps taken to build the new farm, stale and riding arena were the same ones taken to build up the talents of the horses, the riders, the archers and friendships!
January 3, 2021
Great book!
Really great book. The lessons in them are also great. It's wonderful to see how Astrid works things out in her head and learns these life lessons. Can't wait for the next book.
Really great book. The lessons in them are also great. It's wonderful to see how Astrid works things out in her head and learns these life lessons. Can't wait for the next book.
November 30, 2022
A excellent book
Anger is a very bad trait to let get out of hand. It really does destroy relationships. The barn activities and horse care and riding were so descriptive in this book you felt like you were there. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
Anger is a very bad trait to let get out of hand. It really does destroy relationships. The barn activities and horse care and riding were so descriptive in this book you felt like you were there. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
October 19, 2024
Very good
I like stories about horses. They listen to people who the loved. There always one special horse like Red in our story.
The fact that it changes the thoughts pattern of how Astrid parents treat her, to find out ma y other were looking out for her all these years.
I like stories about horses. They listen to people who the loved. There always one special horse like Red in our story.
The fact that it changes the thoughts pattern of how Astrid parents treat her, to find out ma y other were looking out for her all these years.
January 18, 2025
Okay horsey story, but leaves a lot to be desired as far as editing goes. There are words missing all over the place and the grammar is not up to Ms McKays usual standard. Perhaps the series was finished in a hurry.
March 4, 2025
Fantastic reading! I love this series!
Every single one of these books is so good. The characters are really fleshed out. They are believable and likable. Well, almost all of them are. The portions about the horses are extremely accurate as well.
Every single one of these books is so good. The characters are really fleshed out. They are believable and likable. Well, almost all of them are. The portions about the horses are extremely accurate as well.
January 17, 2021
A good YA series with horses in it. Interesting and well written with relatable characters.
March 30, 2021
These books keep getting better, can't put them down.
July 2, 2022
Wow this was a great book!
What a great storyline! Sometimes a book hits your core and leaves you so thankful that you read it, this is one of those! Well written with a message!
What a great storyline! Sometimes a book hits your core and leaves you so thankful that you read it, this is one of those! Well written with a message!
July 7, 2022
Enjoyable read
You can tell the author has spent a lot of time around horses. This book made me wish I had a huge farm by the sea where I could ride. Overall an enjoyable read.
You can tell the author has spent a lot of time around horses. This book made me wish I had a huge farm by the sea where I could ride. Overall an enjoyable read.
February 28, 2024
Excellent series
October 22, 2020
Loved this book love how she talks about horses and learning how to be with them
March 19, 2021
Another excellent installment in this delightful series. It's great to vicariously live a "horsey" life through Astrid and an excellent cast of characters.
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