"It is the first day of November and so, today, someone will die." It's time for the annual Scorpio Races where riders race on horses that came from the sea and long to return there. Some horses may be overcome with this desire and run back to the surf, drowning their riders in the process. Some may simply eat or trample their riders, making the sea red with blood. The races may kill several people, but they all ride anyway because no matter how likely it is that some will die at least one person is guaranteed to win. So they race for all that they're worth--for fortune, for fame, for glory, and for their lives.
The story alternates between two characters and each have a distinct voice and background. Both are orphans, but on an island plagued by carnivorous horses that isn't rare. The island is full of interesting characters and the tension remains high throughout as they train for the races that may give them their heart's desire or kill them. I’d give this to readers looking for a gritty story with supernatural creatures or an unconventional romance.
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Erica's Picks
7th-8th Grade
Tags: Animals, Character Driven, Romance, Supernatural
The story alternates between two characters and each have a distinct voice and background. Both are orphans, but on an island plagued by carnivorous horses that isn't rare. The island is full of interesting characters and the tension remains high throughout as they train for the races that may give them their heart's desire or kill them. I’d give this to readers looking for a gritty story with supernatural creatures or an unconventional romance.
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Erica's Picks
7th-8th Grade
Tags: Animals, Character Driven, Romance, Supernatural
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