Michael Grais

The amount of emotion that comes through the writing, the good and bad times, the dangers and celebrations, the friendships and bonds for life formed; all of it comes alive, right off the page. Christa is a passionate young lady, yet real. She's a "pony girl" through and through, but she's human and makes mistakes. Those mistakes might have tilted her fate and the fate of one she loved in the wrong direction (still not completely convinced it was her fault alone) but despite the heart shattering event that followed (and it did shatter hearts, my own included), she never gave up. Sure, she delved down and wallowed a bit in self doubt, pity, and utter leave-me-alone-ness, but there's not a soul that could blame her. I myself left several tears on the page when it all went down. When things got really dark and it looked like all hope was lost, she still never gave up. She was that determined, that dedicated to be the voice for those that wouldn't/couldn't speak. Taking a note from those that came before her (and the wisdom of one smart Grandma), she was the change she wanted to see in the world and that effort on her part, make people stand up, take notice, and follow her example.

A story about more than simply a girl and her horse, but about what being passionate and caring with all our hearts is all about.



**review copy received in exchange for my honest review...full post can be seen on my site**… (meer)