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Dark Horses
Dark Horses: A Novel | Susan Mihalic
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A searing and darkly gripping debut novel about a teenaged girls fierce struggle to reclaim her life from her abusive father. Fifteen-year-old equestrian prodigy Roan Montgomery has only ever known two worlds: inside the riding arena, and outside of it. Both, for as long as she can remember, have been ruled by her father, who demands strict obedience in all aspects of her life. The warped power dynamic of coach and rider extends far beyond the stables, and Roan's relationship with her father has long been inappropriate. She has been able to compartmentalize that dark aspect of her life, ruthlessly focusing on her ambitions as a rider heading for the Olympics, just as her father had done. However, her developing relationship with Will Howard, a boy her own age, broadens the scope of her vision. A page-turner and urgent survivor story, Dark Horses takes the searing themes of abuse and resilience in Gabriel Tallents My Absolute Darling and applies the compelling exploration of female strength in Emma Donoghues Room. In much the same way that V.C. Andrewss Flowers in the Attic transfixed a generation, Dark Horses will keep you turning the pages.
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angel1
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
This book was a hard one to read, dealing with some intense issues but I couldn't put it down!! It was well written and the title couldn't be more perfect!

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Lmass23
Dark Horses: A Novel | Susan Mihalic
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On chapter three and LOVING this book!!

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Valhalla
Dark Horses: A Novel | Susan Mihalic
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This book made me wanna throw something across the room many times. 😤😵🤢

TheSpineView 💚🐎 4y
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aperfectmjk
Dark Horses: A Novel | Susan Mihalic
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My first pick for #LittenListen and #bookspinbingo!

It's a crazy day at work, so I'm not getting much listening in, but hopefully I'll get some time this evening.

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled
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It was good. Not great, but still worth reading.
I learned a lot about event riding, and the plot never lagged; however, the author allowed the usual convenience of having teenagers behave like wise adults, which interrupted my suspension of disbelief.
⚠️ sexual abuse

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FelinesAndFelonies
Dark Horses: A Novel | Susan Mihalic
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Trigger Warning ⚠️ This book deals with incest, child sexual abuse, drug abuse. How do you even review a book like this? Though disturbing, this book does one of the best jobs illustrating the impact of trauma and abuse and the complicated relationship that often exists between abuser and victim. The dissociation Roan experiences, the compartmentalizing, the struggle for control of any portion of her life rings true. Fantastic but tough read.

FelinesAndFelonies @TheAromaofBooks I forgot that this was by #bookspin. Square 14. 4y
TheAromaofBooks Great review!! 4y
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actualdisneyprincess
Dark Horses: A Novel | Susan Mihalic
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Guys. This is fucking TWISTED. Like...part of me doesn‘t want to keep reading, but I also can‘t look away? 😬 #darkhorses #susanmihalic

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actualdisneyprincess
Dark Horses: A Novel | Susan Mihalic
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It has been the QUIETEST here for the last hour or so, which has been wonderful since I walked into sheer chaos when I got here. So, I‘m starting in on this to make the next hour - at the end of which I‘ll get to go home! - go just as quickly! #darkhorses #susanmihalic