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Defining Gravity #4
Riding Above Air
Living on the Ahlberg’s country estate should feel like paradise now that sixteen-year-old Astrid is finally free from her overbearing parents. But instead, it’s just a lot of hard work.
With Hilary still injured, Astrid has a full barn of horses to look after on her own, a failing archery career to rebuild, a flock of bad sheep to keep out of trouble and a young horse to train. Plus, avoiding Miranda’s wrath and surviving Hilary’s ever-increasing mood-swings has become a full-time job.
When the new coach arrives, and she’s not what anyone expected, Astrid is pushed to decide between her archery career and the challenging horse-life she’s come to love.
With Hilary still injured, Astrid has a full barn of horses to look after on her own, a failing archery career to rebuild, a flock of bad sheep to keep out of trouble and a young horse to train. Plus, avoiding Miranda’s wrath and surviving Hilary’s ever-increasing mood-swings has become a full-time job.
When the new coach arrives, and she’s not what anyone expected, Astrid is pushed to decide between her archery career and the challenging horse-life she’s come to love.
- GenresHorses
329 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2019
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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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May 14, 2019
Wonderful reading about horses. I'm 72 years young andnever lost my love of them. This brought back fond memories of even the hard work of keeping them happy. I still perk up when I see a new book especially a good one like this
Wonderful was really thankful for all the accuracy regarding dressage. I will be looking forward to more books by Ms. McKay
Wonderful was really thankful for all the accuracy regarding dressage. I will be looking forward to more books by Ms. McKay
June 19, 2019
Astrid Spreads Her Wings
In this fourth I statement of the DEFINING GRAVITY series, abused child Astrid behind to flourish away from her domineering father and hydrophobic stepmother. As she progresses as an equestrian, she also returns to archery and learns to live life as an almost normal adolescent; things are looking up!
McKay's characters are well-developed and sometimes frighteningly realistic, especially the broken child, Astrid who gradually claims her independence and self-service worth.
I look forward to the next installment of her challenging life!
In this fourth I statement of the DEFINING GRAVITY series, abused child Astrid behind to flourish away from her domineering father and hydrophobic stepmother. As she progresses as an equestrian, she also returns to archery and learns to live life as an almost normal adolescent; things are looking up!
McKay's characters are well-developed and sometimes frighteningly realistic, especially the broken child, Astrid who gradually claims her independence and self-service worth.
I look forward to the next installment of her challenging life!
January 5, 2021
Really Wonderful!
Enjoyed this whole series because it involved horses, young people and lessons learned in and out of the training ring. It's always difficult to say goodbye to characters that I've spent time with. I plan to check out other books by this author. Thanks for the experience Ms. McKay! 😎
Enjoyed this whole series because it involved horses, young people and lessons learned in and out of the training ring. It's always difficult to say goodbye to characters that I've spent time with. I plan to check out other books by this author. Thanks for the experience Ms. McKay! 😎
June 5, 2019
Love the series
A well written, engaging story about a young girl, Astrid, overcoming the pain of a dysfunctional family with the help of the horses she loves and the people who love her.
A well written, engaging story about a young girl, Astrid, overcoming the pain of a dysfunctional family with the help of the horses she loves and the people who love her.
September 3, 2019
Loved it, hope she writes More in this series!!!
I loved the whole series, this book ways favorite. I am 11 years old and love archery and horses. Now I'm going to try out the rest of her books!😁😁😁😁
I loved the whole series, this book ways favorite. I am 11 years old and love archery and horses. Now I'm going to try out the rest of her books!😁😁😁😁
July 3, 2022
Maybe the best of this series!
Loved this one! Great storyline with so many lessons for life in it too! Very interesting how much her dad and step mom changed at the end of the book!
Loved this one! Great storyline with so many lessons for life in it too! Very interesting how much her dad and step mom changed at the end of the book!
December 1, 2022
A very good horse story
This book had alot of good information. The love for horses and their care. The relationships between family and friends. The talent of most of the horse riders was very good. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
This book had alot of good information. The love for horses and their care. The relationships between family and friends. The talent of most of the horse riders was very good. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
August 11, 2019
Satisfying
I love the archery aspect in this story. It's satisfying to read a great horse girl story and have a completely different sport to read about.
I love the archery aspect in this story. It's satisfying to read a great horse girl story and have a completely different sport to read about.
May 13, 2020
Proofreading
I love anything horses and enjoy the series. Several errors OR TYPOS so proofreading isn't good.
Typos in the book
I love anything horses and enjoy the series. Several errors OR TYPOS so proofreading isn't good.
Typos in the book
May 15, 2020
Love good horse stories
And this is one of them. Happy to revisit Astrid and her horses. She does a lot of growing up in this book and it was a pleasure to read.
And this is one of them. Happy to revisit Astrid and her horses. She does a lot of growing up in this book and it was a pleasure to read.
July 13, 2020
Another wonderful read
Last in the series? I hope not but if it is the story was rounded off nicely. A brilliant series
Last in the series? I hope not but if it is the story was rounded off nicely. A brilliant series
December 9, 2020
Probably would have like this better if I was a 16 year old girl. But pretty good.
April 2, 2021
Another excellent read.
May 30, 2021
Enjoying reading this series.
April 27, 2023
Empowering and some good dressage tips
This is a sweet book that encourages empowerment and morality. It may have been written for teens but as an adult I'm really enjoying it.
This is a sweet book that encourages empowerment and morality. It may have been written for teens but as an adult I'm really enjoying it.
March 15, 2024
Excellent series
October 30, 2020
Loved it!
Astrid has come such a long way since the first book and it is fantastic to see her get the help and support that she needs throughout this one. Also there need to be more Oona's in this world.
Astrid has come such a long way since the first book and it is fantastic to see her get the help and support that she needs throughout this one. Also there need to be more Oona's in this world.
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