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The Scorpio Races

Maggie Stiefvater

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Why we're reading this: I was probably the only female who read the "Shiver series that Stiefvater wrote and only liked the first…more
[close] I was probably the only female who read the "Shiver series that Stiefvater wrote and only liked the first book, but just like. Not love. The main male protagonist was WAY too weak for me to like. I could have beaten him up with a pencil. However, I'm in the market for giving authors second chances and this is why. Both main characters: Sean and Puck (Kate) are very strong characters, but what I really liked was that we found out more about Sean's character while reading from Puck's perspective instead of from his. That was unique, and the killer water horses was unique as well. There is barely any romance in it, only a triffle amount, but that's how I like it. Everything about this book was real to me, but it is MUCH different than the "Shiver" series!

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Jan 06, 2020 Miranda rated it really liked it

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The Scorpio Races started off slow for me, but it came highly recommended, so I stuck with it. I'm so glad that I did. Once I got to know both of the main characters and their motivations, I could hardly put the book down--the stakes were so high as the two prepared to race for everything important to them. I felt fully immersed in the magic of the water horses, the bond between human and horse, and the ancient traditions of the island. I've never read anything like this, and I loved it! ...more

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Nov 19, 2017 Elizabeth rated it really liked it

It took some time for me to get into this book. It didn't sweep me into the plot like the other Maggie Stiefvater books did from the start. Once I was finally hooked, though, I began to love it. I think it took me until the 2 main characters let the reader in. ...more

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Apr 07, 2012 Lisa rated it it was amazing

Beautifully written. A retelling of the water horse mythology. This normally wouldn't catch my attention, but it was so well written that it captured me right away. ...more

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Jun 05, 2025 Melanie rated it liked it

Looking at reviews I am in the minority for not loving this book. I found out the water horses are based on mythology. I can tell that Stiefvater loves the myth and the area the myths arise. Apparently, there are several myths involving water horses and she picked what worked for her which I completely understand. She also focused on the community and how important the horses are to them. I just have more of a Hunger Games feeling that being drawn into a mythical world.

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Feb 28, 2012 Laurie(Time Stand Still) rated it really liked it

I did take me some time to get into this story. I had a hard time pictuing a horse swimming in the ocean and the pace of this story seemed a bit slower than the Mercy Falls series. I'm glad I did not give up on this book, not that it is in me not to finish a book. The last two pages did it for me. I thought I knew what was going to happen and I wasn't even close. Wow and thank you Ms. Stiefvater, is all I have to say. ...more

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