Series ~ Single Title
Author ~ Catherine Hapka and Georgina Bloomberg
Release Date ~ May 24, 2011
Age Group ~ Young Adult
Publisher ~ Bloomsbury USA Children’s Books
Source ~ Bloomsbury USA Children’s Books
GOODREADS SUMMARY
The A Circuit is the top of the top when it comes to horse shows. It's a world with its own rules and superprivileged lifestyles. Teens travel the circuit all year, showing horses that cost as much as some homes.
Tommi, Kate, and Zara are all elite competitors on the circuit, but they come from totally different backgrounds. Tommi is a billionaire heiress trying to prove she has real talent (not just deep bank accounts). Kate puts the working in working student—every win has been paid for with hours of cleaning stalls. She's used to the grueling schedule, but Fitz, the barn's resident hot guy, is about to become a major distraction. And then there's Zara. She's the wild child of a famous rockstar, but she's ready to take riding seriously. Can a party girl really change her ways?
Readers who enjoy peeking into the elite world of Gossip Girl or The A-List will feel right at home in this new series with its friendships, drama, and privilege set against the backdrop of competitive horseback riding.
REVIEW
This trio of girls who battle in the highest rung of horse competitions all have something to prove. Tommi is a billionaire’s daughter who wants to be taken seriously for something other than her family’s financial status. Zara has a rockstar father, and she wants to prove that she is a determined rider. Finally there’s Kate, who must clean horse stalls to pay for her lessons. She wants to be accepted even though she doesn’t come from a wealthy background like the others.
Their personal struggles along with the pressures of the circuit bring out the drama in these girls. It’s like fireworks in the barn, the penthouse, and the show ring. Since both authors actually ride and compete, they are able to capture the tension and rivalry of the circuit.
My favorite character is Tommi. She is not all high and mighty because of her family’s money. Instead, she is the first to befriend Kate and stand up for her. I think that Georgina Bloomberg, who is Mayor Bloomberg’s daughter, can relate to Tommi just wanting to fit in.
The setting is so fantastic. The barn, practice rings, wood chips, saddles, competition rings, adoring fans, and (of course) horses. I love the descriptions of the horses that seem to come to life on the pages. Both Catherine Hapka and Georgina Bloomberg put their horse-related knowledge to good use as they create a realistic and intriguing setting.
I enjoyed this story of being true to yourself and standing proud. I hope you do too.
RATING
5 Loved
COVER COMMENTS
Look at that beautiful horse! I think the girl is Tommi, my favorite character. The wooden background makes me feel like we are in the horse barn.
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