Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both an audio and digital ARC of the new book by Rachel Kapelke-Dale, perfectly narrated by Stephanie Cannon - 4.5 stars!
Rose Macalister has tried hard to fit in with her wealthy equestrian club peers at Yale. Coming from a much different world than them, she's desperate to earn enough money to help out her parents, both small town veterinarians. When she returns to Yale from a year abroad, things at the house where she lives with her EQ best friends have changed. There's a newcomer in the group who is to room with Rosie, Annelise. Annelise is a talented rider but also reads tarot cards and disappears to NYC periodically. When a prank ends with deadly consequences, Rosie has to take stock of her values and loyalties.
I was a fan of the author's previous works and really enjoyed this one as well. While I know nothing about horses, this was an interesting glimpse into that world. More so, it was a look at classism, trying to fit in, and figuring out what's really important. I liked the look into Rosie's world after graduation, as she tries to achieve her dreams and ends up seeing them in a totally different light. Each chapter begins with a tarot card explanation - just enough to guide readers through the book.
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