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Island Series #2
Wednesday Riders
The island.
Meg can’t wait to get back. She’s excited to see her new mare kick up her heels in Salem’s old paddock. She’s impatient to run on country roads between breeze-blown hayfields.
Mostly, Meg longs to be back with Jared again.
It’s going to be the perfect summer.
But can real life live up to Meg’s huge expectations?
When Jared makes a heart-wrenching confession, Meg has to re-evaluate everything. If perfection’s not possible, can Meg find a way to build happiness for herself?
Fans of Appaloosa Summer will welcome the return to familiar places and characters, with the chance to be captivated by more of the beauty, romance, and dreaminess of Meg’s summer island life.
Meg can’t wait to get back. She’s excited to see her new mare kick up her heels in Salem’s old paddock. She’s impatient to run on country roads between breeze-blown hayfields.
Mostly, Meg longs to be back with Jared again.
It’s going to be the perfect summer.
But can real life live up to Meg’s huge expectations?
When Jared makes a heart-wrenching confession, Meg has to re-evaluate everything. If perfection’s not possible, can Meg find a way to build happiness for herself?
Fans of Appaloosa Summer will welcome the return to familiar places and characters, with the chance to be captivated by more of the beauty, romance, and dreaminess of Meg’s summer island life.
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First published February 16, 2015
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September 25, 2019
A great followup to Appaloosa Summer!
Meg returns to the island, a new horse to ride, and Jared. Unfortunately Jared has something he needs to tell her. Something devastating. Instead of Meg's magic summer, she takes on teaching some younger girls to do a musical ride.
The growth of Meg as an instructor is really engrossing, and the girls were funny. One of the things I liked best about this book was Meg's relationship with her mother, and how they both grew and changed.
As always, the horse stuff in the story was realistic and accurate.
Strongly recommend to anyone who enjoys good horse fiction!
Meg returns to the island, a new horse to ride, and Jared. Unfortunately Jared has something he needs to tell her. Something devastating. Instead of Meg's magic summer, she takes on teaching some younger girls to do a musical ride.
The growth of Meg as an instructor is really engrossing, and the girls were funny. One of the things I liked best about this book was Meg's relationship with her mother, and how they both grew and changed.
As always, the horse stuff in the story was realistic and accurate.
Strongly recommend to anyone who enjoys good horse fiction!
February 24, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this follow-up to Appaloosa Summer. Sequels are always a precarious thing, especially when you love the first book so much, but Wednesday Riders did not disappoint. I loved going back to the island and seeing the characters again, as well as meeting several new characters who were all very well-drawn, each with their own nuances and complications. Tudor's books never give you what you are expecting, but the reading experience is all the richer for that. And although there were a few times that I wanted to shake Meg for some of her decisions and reactions, she constantly redeemed herself to me as she refused to wallow in self-pity, instead throwing her energy into working hard and helping others, both of which pay off for her in the end. A super YA read and highly recommended.
February 16, 2016
This is somewhere between a 2.5 and 3 for me. Not as good as the first, for several reasons. The main one was teen love-life drama. I get there has to be some conflict, but really. This took the characters and twisted them too much for me. Also, there needs to be more with the horses! It always felt like they were a side story, and not a focus point. It's an ok read, but not great. If you like lots of drama you might enjoy this more than I did.
Full review will be up February 17th: http://courtneysreads.blogspot.com/20...
Full review will be up February 17th: http://courtneysreads.blogspot.com/20...
March 2, 2017
I read book one of this series (Appaloosa Summer) and instantly fell in love with the characters. There was no cliffhanger at the end of book one, but for me, I just had to read book two.
Wednesday Riders brought conflict between the characters. Jared might have ruined his relationship with Meg and Meg doesn’t help the situation at all. I hoped, more than wondered, all the way through that everything would sort itself out in the end.
Lacey – I can’t decide if she would be a great friend to have or a great, slightly annoying, friend to have. I think that it leans slightly to ‘great friend’ and I think that we would get on well as, like her, I love horses and I can’t stop talking!
Even though he isn’t in this book so much, my favourite character is still Jared (he was my favourite in book one).
I love Tudor Robin’s books, and I Highly Recommend this book!
Wednesday Riders brought conflict between the characters. Jared might have ruined his relationship with Meg and Meg doesn’t help the situation at all. I hoped, more than wondered, all the way through that everything would sort itself out in the end.
Lacey – I can’t decide if she would be a great friend to have or a great, slightly annoying, friend to have. I think that it leans slightly to ‘great friend’ and I think that we would get on well as, like her, I love horses and I can’t stop talking!
Even though he isn’t in this book so much, my favourite character is still Jared (he was my favourite in book one).
I love Tudor Robin’s books, and I Highly Recommend this book!
September 17, 2015
Edit 17/09/15: huh. I reread Appaloosa Summer and Wednesday Riders and actually enjoy Wednesday Riders a lot more than the first time I read it! I don't know, the first time I read this book I thought that the grief and drama was a little heavy handed, but on my reread I actually really enjoyed these elements and didn't think they were heavy handed at all. I guess I'm raising my rating from 3 stars to 4 okay, maybe even 4.5.
Also I listened to Taylor Swift's 1989 album obsessively while rereading AS and WR and now whenever I listen to it, I'm like "OMG, that is so Meg and Jared!" :D
You can see more of my reviews on my (now poorly updated) Blog
Wednesday Riders focuses more on the personal issues of grief and finding one’s identity than on horses. I do appreciate this; after all, there is more to life than horses! However, I found that all the drama in Wednesday Riders took up a bit too much time and didn't allow for the other parts of the plot to really shine.
Wednesday Riders takes place a year after Appaloosa Summer. Meg returns to The Island, hoping to spend another summer working at Carl and Betsy’s B and B while continuing her romance with Jared. However, a confession from Jared changes everything. Besides that, Meg finds herself in charge of coaching a group of kids for a musical ride, which proves to be no easy task.
Holy crap, there was so much conflict in this. Meg and Jared’s relationship issues really took up a lot of the book. Unlike Appaloosa Summer, I didn't enjoy the way that grief was featured in this book. Meg whines and cries a lot, which is understandable after a tough break up. But then she tries to do some pretty hateful things to him, which I found rather immature and irritating. Jared was no better. There were a few reveals regarding his betrayal, and I felt like he was being rather selfish by keeping secrets from Meg after he had already broken her heart. Anyway, there’s a lot of drama with their relationship, and I wasn’t really happy with it. A lot of Meg and Jared’s actions came off as immature and mean. I’m sure that others will enjoy the drama and find it fun, but unfortunately I don’t really tolerate stuff like that well.
There was some conflict between the girls in the musical ride group that I preferred to Meg and Jared’s issues. The author’s portrayal of the drama between Lacey and Bridget was a typical part of growing up. One of the two started to separate from her friends and take a more rebellious path. I think that everybody knows someone who kind of split off and became a bit of a rebel in their teen years. It’s always a tough time, as sometimes they come back, but I’ve found that most of the time, they don’t. I think this part of the book was very authentic, and having Bridget’s previous health issues woven into it was interesting.
Another part of the book that I found to be enjoyable was the musical ride group. I really liked reading about the different horses and how Meg trained them. However, I would have preferred it if Robins had gone more into detail about this. The training was constantly brushed aside in favour of Meg’s personal problems. I had the same issue with Appaloosa Summer; the horse stuff was really interesting, but there just wasn’t enough of it!
Even though Meg worked at Carl and Betsy’s Bed and breakfast regularly, this part of the plot was almost non-existent. I really liked reading about this part of Meg’s life in Appaloosa Summer, and I was disappointed that Meg didn’t really do her best in Wednesday Riders. It felt like she often brushed her job off due to her heartbreak, which I guess was kind of acceptable in the beginning, but I have to admit that I felt she owed Carl and Betsy more than that. I eventually started to feel that Meg was acting very immature about this, and she should have tried harder even though she was upset.
In my review of Appaloosa Summer, I mentioned that it was difficult to classify the book as Middle Grade or Young adult. Appaloosa Summer had some light swearing, pulling it out of the Middle Grade category, but the general atmosphere of the book and the issues Meg faced made it feel like the book was for younger readers. Wednesday Riders doesn’t have this problem. There’s still some light swearing, but the content is much more mature. There is also way more romance, and although it’s nothing too explicit, I’d say that Wednesday Riders definitely falls into the Young Adult category.
Although I felt that some parts of the book deserved a little more attention, I did enjoy Wednesday Riders. Sure, there were some frustrating parts, but that’s part of growing up. Watch out for the musical ride group and Lacey and Bridget’s fight. I’d recommend this book for people who like horses and enjoy a bit of drama. I didn’t enjoy Wednesday Riders quite as much as the previous book, but I still feel like the series has plenty of potential, and I look forward to the next book.
A free copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Also I listened to Taylor Swift's 1989 album obsessively while rereading AS and WR and now whenever I listen to it, I'm like "OMG, that is so Meg and Jared!" :D
You can see more of my reviews on my (now poorly updated) Blog
Wednesday Riders focuses more on the personal issues of grief and finding one’s identity than on horses. I do appreciate this; after all, there is more to life than horses! However, I found that all the drama in Wednesday Riders took up a bit too much time and didn't allow for the other parts of the plot to really shine.
Wednesday Riders takes place a year after Appaloosa Summer. Meg returns to The Island, hoping to spend another summer working at Carl and Betsy’s B and B while continuing her romance with Jared. However, a confession from Jared changes everything. Besides that, Meg finds herself in charge of coaching a group of kids for a musical ride, which proves to be no easy task.
Holy crap, there was so much conflict in this. Meg and Jared’s relationship issues really took up a lot of the book. Unlike Appaloosa Summer, I didn't enjoy the way that grief was featured in this book. Meg whines and cries a lot, which is understandable after a tough break up. But then she tries to do some pretty hateful things to him, which I found rather immature and irritating. Jared was no better. There were a few reveals regarding his betrayal, and I felt like he was being rather selfish by keeping secrets from Meg after he had already broken her heart. Anyway, there’s a lot of drama with their relationship, and I wasn’t really happy with it. A lot of Meg and Jared’s actions came off as immature and mean. I’m sure that others will enjoy the drama and find it fun, but unfortunately I don’t really tolerate stuff like that well.
There was some conflict between the girls in the musical ride group that I preferred to Meg and Jared’s issues. The author’s portrayal of the drama between Lacey and Bridget was a typical part of growing up. One of the two started to separate from her friends and take a more rebellious path. I think that everybody knows someone who kind of split off and became a bit of a rebel in their teen years. It’s always a tough time, as sometimes they come back, but I’ve found that most of the time, they don’t. I think this part of the book was very authentic, and having Bridget’s previous health issues woven into it was interesting.
Another part of the book that I found to be enjoyable was the musical ride group. I really liked reading about the different horses and how Meg trained them. However, I would have preferred it if Robins had gone more into detail about this. The training was constantly brushed aside in favour of Meg’s personal problems. I had the same issue with Appaloosa Summer; the horse stuff was really interesting, but there just wasn’t enough of it!
Even though Meg worked at Carl and Betsy’s Bed and breakfast regularly, this part of the plot was almost non-existent. I really liked reading about this part of Meg’s life in Appaloosa Summer, and I was disappointed that Meg didn’t really do her best in Wednesday Riders. It felt like she often brushed her job off due to her heartbreak, which I guess was kind of acceptable in the beginning, but I have to admit that I felt she owed Carl and Betsy more than that. I eventually started to feel that Meg was acting very immature about this, and she should have tried harder even though she was upset.
In my review of Appaloosa Summer, I mentioned that it was difficult to classify the book as Middle Grade or Young adult. Appaloosa Summer had some light swearing, pulling it out of the Middle Grade category, but the general atmosphere of the book and the issues Meg faced made it feel like the book was for younger readers. Wednesday Riders doesn’t have this problem. There’s still some light swearing, but the content is much more mature. There is also way more romance, and although it’s nothing too explicit, I’d say that Wednesday Riders definitely falls into the Young Adult category.
Although I felt that some parts of the book deserved a little more attention, I did enjoy Wednesday Riders. Sure, there were some frustrating parts, but that’s part of growing up. Watch out for the musical ride group and Lacey and Bridget’s fight. I’d recommend this book for people who like horses and enjoy a bit of drama. I didn’t enjoy Wednesday Riders quite as much as the previous book, but I still feel like the series has plenty of potential, and I look forward to the next book.
A free copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
November 6, 2022
3.5 stars
What I enjoy about this series (besides the horses - which actually could have featured for more of it) is that the teen romances are so much more innocent and (I would hope) realistic. Read it in a weekend and I have the next two in the series so will continue with the rest.
What I enjoy about this series (besides the horses - which actually could have featured for more of it) is that the teen romances are so much more innocent and (I would hope) realistic. Read it in a weekend and I have the next two in the series so will continue with the rest.
March 15, 2015
I loved this book, just like l loved the first book in the series. There is just something about Tudor's writing style that I can't get enough of. It's peaceful, or maybe that's just the laid-back island setting, but these books are so wonderful to read, so relaxing. And yet there is plenty happening. I love Meg - she seems so confident. Oh she reacts, but she also thinks. She's not stupid nor does she creat unnecessary angst.
I was a littled worried when I started this book. Having loved the first book and Meg and Jared together so much I knew a second book would introduce drama! And Meg and Jared do face, what we might call, a few bumps. But it works. It felt like a continuation of Appaloosa Summer. I love the horse element of the Island Trilogy books. Horses are at the heart and soul of both the plot and the characters. And it's great. Tudor obviously knows her horses, and I don't think I've ever read a book that combines horses with romance better. Perfect for readers who love horses but have grown out of the multitude of tween targeted horse series.
Obviously being a trilogy we have one more book to go in this series. I'm looking forward to reading what happens next in Meg's story.
The author provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was a littled worried when I started this book. Having loved the first book and Meg and Jared together so much I knew a second book would introduce drama! And Meg and Jared do face, what we might call, a few bumps. But it works. It felt like a continuation of Appaloosa Summer. I love the horse element of the Island Trilogy books. Horses are at the heart and soul of both the plot and the characters. And it's great. Tudor obviously knows her horses, and I don't think I've ever read a book that combines horses with romance better. Perfect for readers who love horses but have grown out of the multitude of tween targeted horse series.
Obviously being a trilogy we have one more book to go in this series. I'm looking forward to reading what happens next in Meg's story.
The author provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 30, 2015
I received a copy through Netgalley. Wednesday riders by tudor robins is the second book in the island trilogy. this story takes place in the summer after appaloosa summer. Meg is excited for the summer to begin so she can go back to the island and finally be back close to Jared. But the summer quickly changes when Jared tells Meg some news that will break her heart. This summer will follow Meg as she tries to make the best out of it and throws her some unexpected curves. Tudor robins brings back favourite characters from the first book and introduces some new one to the mix. This book has a bit of a different dynamic from the first one and keeps it interesting by giving you a very expected beginning. I don't think it could have been written any different. I loved every minute.
August 28, 2015
Oh man I was so excited about this book and it was good, sad and horses were awesome. Then there was one unclean moment. I would let it go but it almost felt like it was not needed like some swear words. Like having a cool glass of water given to a parched, sweat drooping person, then they take and drop one drop of toilet water in. Gah!!! I hate that! I would worry about teens reading it for that one revenge spot in the book. Personally I would not let my girls read it till they were over 18 or married. Having said that it was a well written book. You can see the love of horses shine through.
January 30, 2019
When I first started Wednesday Riders, I was so upset. It felt like this book ruined Appaloosa Summer. Having Meg and Jared break up was unthinkable. I had to work through the sadness as much as Meg did.
Just like Meg, the drama with the girls really helped distract me. I loved them. Except Bridget. I mostly wanted to slap her,but I guess that was the point. She was having troubles adjusting and making it miserable for everyone else.
I never was keen on Adam. I guess he was her kissed someone else, but meh, he never impressed me. He impressed himself enough for both of us I guess.
When Meg writes the letter, delivers it and then Jessie gets caught in the barb wire, oh my gosh that is movie quality goosebumps. I was swooning! It was amazing!
I love this book just as much as Appaloosa Summer! Incredible read!
Just like Meg, the drama with the girls really helped distract me. I loved them. Except Bridget. I mostly wanted to slap her,but I guess that was the point. She was having troubles adjusting and making it miserable for everyone else.
I never was keen on Adam. I guess he was her kissed someone else, but meh, he never impressed me. He impressed himself enough for both of us I guess.
When Meg writes the letter, delivers it and then Jessie gets caught in the barb wire, oh my gosh that is movie quality goosebumps. I was swooning! It was amazing!
I love this book just as much as Appaloosa Summer! Incredible read!
December 21, 2018
Great series
I really like series books because you get to continue with the same characters and see them grow. The island series does jut that. The prequel started introducing Meg and her family & friends. Each book progresses her life. I can hardly wait to start the next book.
I really like series books because you get to continue with the same characters and see them grow. The island series does jut that. The prequel started introducing Meg and her family & friends. Each book progresses her life. I can hardly wait to start the next book.
March 7, 2021
Engaging story of summer, young love, and growing friendships
I enjoyed the easy pace and flowing storyline. It doesn’t lag. New characters are introduced and mesh well. The continuing characters and plot are not complex yet are entertaining, not too simple.
I enjoyed the easy pace and flowing storyline. It doesn’t lag. New characters are introduced and mesh well. The continuing characters and plot are not complex yet are entertaining, not too simple.
July 30, 2017
3.5 stars
November 26, 2020
Not recommended....
May 30, 2021
Very good story.
May 31, 2021
Good fun read.
I got onto this book during a lock down and enjoyed it very much. Great to read a horse book by an author who obviously knows something about riding.
I got onto this book during a lock down and enjoyed it very much. Great to read a horse book by an author who obviously knows something about riding.
August 26, 2022
This book has you crying, laughing, cheering and booing. Pretty much sums up young love and all the relationships of youth. Loved it!
December 22, 2022
Review to follow.
March 11, 2017
This author really knows how to grab ahold of you and not make you want to put the book down!! Absolutely enjoyed it!!
November 14, 2015
I loved Appaloosa Summer, the first in Tudor Robins’ Island Trilogy. Reading Wednesday Riders was the obvious choice for me after such a strong first book, and I have to say that it didn’t disappoint.
(Some spoilers, so proceed with caution!)
In this installment we find Meg Traherne newly graduated from high school. She’s been accepted to college, owns a new horse, and is still in love with island dreamboat, Jared. Things appear to be going swimmingly, and Meg can’t wait to get back to the island for the summer to work for the B&B and spend time with Jared before she packs off for college.
Just as Meg arrives at the island, ready for work and blissful boyfriend moments, Jared drops a bomb: he kissed someone else. Meg, appropriately, freaks the hell out. And just like that an idyllic island summer shatters.
Just as Appaloosa Summer explores themes on loss and grief following death, Wednesday Riders plays with a close relative: the loss of someone who is very much alive. Meg’s reaction to Jared’s betrayal is desperate and messy, unlike her withdrawn stoicism following her loss of Major. Jared tries to talk it out with her, and Meg shuts it down so completely she gives Jared her phone so he can’t text her anymore. She pulls her new horse, Jess, out of his barn when he isn’t there and attempts to rebound with Aaron, the blond-haired sailing boy, seemingly because he is Jared’s polar opposite. See? Messy.
Meanwhile, Meg has been talked into coordinating a musical ride for a group of island girls who are going through their own friendship trials. Lacey, Jared’s cousin, still owns Salem, and she’s suffering through a slow falling out with her friend Bridget, who’s survived cancer and now wants to experience more out of life than the island, and Lacey, can offer. The group can barely get their act together in time for the competition, and Bridget has a few more bombshells for Meg on the way that could surely derail the entire thing.
Meg is at her most teenaged self here as she grapples with navigating both her relationship with Jared and the girls, but I like how she doesn’t stiff-upper-lip it the entire novel. She lets herself grovel, lets herself cry, lets herself overreact…because isn’t that what we all do in the aftermath of such a thing? She asks the questions her gut wants to know, never shining as much light on the why. Maybe that’s not the best way to figure out how to fix a broken relationship, but it’s all Meg knows how to do.
Yes, there is more drama in Wednesday Riders. There are tears, misunderstandings, arguments, references to hicks, back story fist fights, and a late night liaison on a sofa. This is the book that raises the stakes and amps up the trilogy. It’s a strong sequel, and has thoroughly gotten me excited for the third book, whenever it’s released. Please hurry, Tudor!
(Some spoilers, so proceed with caution!)
In this installment we find Meg Traherne newly graduated from high school. She’s been accepted to college, owns a new horse, and is still in love with island dreamboat, Jared. Things appear to be going swimmingly, and Meg can’t wait to get back to the island for the summer to work for the B&B and spend time with Jared before she packs off for college.
Just as Meg arrives at the island, ready for work and blissful boyfriend moments, Jared drops a bomb: he kissed someone else. Meg, appropriately, freaks the hell out. And just like that an idyllic island summer shatters.
Just as Appaloosa Summer explores themes on loss and grief following death, Wednesday Riders plays with a close relative: the loss of someone who is very much alive. Meg’s reaction to Jared’s betrayal is desperate and messy, unlike her withdrawn stoicism following her loss of Major. Jared tries to talk it out with her, and Meg shuts it down so completely she gives Jared her phone so he can’t text her anymore. She pulls her new horse, Jess, out of his barn when he isn’t there and attempts to rebound with Aaron, the blond-haired sailing boy, seemingly because he is Jared’s polar opposite. See? Messy.
Meanwhile, Meg has been talked into coordinating a musical ride for a group of island girls who are going through their own friendship trials. Lacey, Jared’s cousin, still owns Salem, and she’s suffering through a slow falling out with her friend Bridget, who’s survived cancer and now wants to experience more out of life than the island, and Lacey, can offer. The group can barely get their act together in time for the competition, and Bridget has a few more bombshells for Meg on the way that could surely derail the entire thing.
Meg is at her most teenaged self here as she grapples with navigating both her relationship with Jared and the girls, but I like how she doesn’t stiff-upper-lip it the entire novel. She lets herself grovel, lets herself cry, lets herself overreact…because isn’t that what we all do in the aftermath of such a thing? She asks the questions her gut wants to know, never shining as much light on the why. Maybe that’s not the best way to figure out how to fix a broken relationship, but it’s all Meg knows how to do.
Yes, there is more drama in Wednesday Riders. There are tears, misunderstandings, arguments, references to hicks, back story fist fights, and a late night liaison on a sofa. This is the book that raises the stakes and amps up the trilogy. It’s a strong sequel, and has thoroughly gotten me excited for the third book, whenever it’s released. Please hurry, Tudor!
March 14, 2015
In ‘Wednesday Rivers’ we meet Meg a year later than when ‘Appaloosa Summer’ ended. Everything is going perfect for Meg. She finished high school, her and Jared are still going strong and now a new summer at the Island is ready to start. But unfortunately for Meg things don’t often stay perfect for long. When she arrives at the Island she soon finds out that her expectations are set a little too high and her summer will go a very different way.
Since I loved ‘Appaloosa Summer’ my expectations for this book where set really high. I was really hoping to love ‘Wednesdays Riders’ just as much as the first book. Fortunately for me I loved this book just as much as the first one. I couldn’t stop reading and I loved Tudor’s way of writing a story about love, life and especially her way of describing horses. Just like with the first book this book made me ache to get back on the saddle. It was just beautiful.
In ‘Wednesdays Riders’, Meg had to grow up and make some pretty hard decisions. And I loved reading her journey this new summer. The life on the Island is just a perfect escape from the ‘real world’ and I could totally imagine myself spending time there.
Above everything I loved how strong Meg was. If I would have been in her shoes I would have been a total mess. I wouldn’t know how to keep going. But Meg kept busy, made something out of her summer despite her hurt. I loved how she became a grown up in this book.
Jared made me pretty angry in this book, but still I felt myself missing him in these pages. I just wanted to read more and more about Jared. But fortunately for me Tudor, most have heard my prays.
This book was another great one and I can’t wait to read the next one.
Since I loved ‘Appaloosa Summer’ my expectations for this book where set really high. I was really hoping to love ‘Wednesdays Riders’ just as much as the first book. Fortunately for me I loved this book just as much as the first one. I couldn’t stop reading and I loved Tudor’s way of writing a story about love, life and especially her way of describing horses. Just like with the first book this book made me ache to get back on the saddle. It was just beautiful.
In ‘Wednesdays Riders’, Meg had to grow up and make some pretty hard decisions. And I loved reading her journey this new summer. The life on the Island is just a perfect escape from the ‘real world’ and I could totally imagine myself spending time there.
Above everything I loved how strong Meg was. If I would have been in her shoes I would have been a total mess. I wouldn’t know how to keep going. But Meg kept busy, made something out of her summer despite her hurt. I loved how she became a grown up in this book.
Jared made me pretty angry in this book, but still I felt myself missing him in these pages. I just wanted to read more and more about Jared. But fortunately for me Tudor, most have heard my prays.
This book was another great one and I can’t wait to read the next one.
October 14, 2015
I suppose this falls into the Young Adult genre but can't be sure as I don't often read this type of novel. It's also an innocent romance. Bring in horses, a group of four 13 year old girls and you have 'Wednesday Riders'.
I always have a difficulty with these sort of novels as the characters seem to take the ups and downs of life so personally, as if the world is conspiring against them, as if they have been chosen to suffer heartache whilst all around them live in an idyll.
The boys are 'cute', the girls are 'hot' – although sometimes it's the other way round. One of the young riders, who is part of the quartet of young girls training for an upcoming Musical Ride competition, overcomes medical adversity but is in danger of going off the rails and alienating her true friends. This challenges the equilibrium of the group and puts into jeopardy all their hard work through the summer. It's in dealing with the problems that arise from her decision to train these young girls that Meg is eventually able to face the 'trauma' of her relationships and finally reach an adult and mature decision on her future.
Through a short summer she isn't the only one to have moved forward. Through the magic created by working with and trying to understand horses all the young women see the world in a different light.
What I know about horse riding would barely fill a postage stamp but Robins is an expert and she writes with authority when addressing the technicalities of working with horse. She also is arguing that working with animals is a way to overcome the vicissitudes of everyday life.
This is an easy and pleasant read and the innocence of the story line and the relationships would make it more than suitable for it's target audience, young girls in their early teens.
I always have a difficulty with these sort of novels as the characters seem to take the ups and downs of life so personally, as if the world is conspiring against them, as if they have been chosen to suffer heartache whilst all around them live in an idyll.
The boys are 'cute', the girls are 'hot' – although sometimes it's the other way round. One of the young riders, who is part of the quartet of young girls training for an upcoming Musical Ride competition, overcomes medical adversity but is in danger of going off the rails and alienating her true friends. This challenges the equilibrium of the group and puts into jeopardy all their hard work through the summer. It's in dealing with the problems that arise from her decision to train these young girls that Meg is eventually able to face the 'trauma' of her relationships and finally reach an adult and mature decision on her future.
Through a short summer she isn't the only one to have moved forward. Through the magic created by working with and trying to understand horses all the young women see the world in a different light.
What I know about horse riding would barely fill a postage stamp but Robins is an expert and she writes with authority when addressing the technicalities of working with horse. She also is arguing that working with animals is a way to overcome the vicissitudes of everyday life.
This is an easy and pleasant read and the innocence of the story line and the relationships would make it more than suitable for it's target audience, young girls in their early teens.
April 1, 2015
4.5 stars -- I was lucky enough to receive an ecopy of this book from the author!!
This was a SOLID followup to the first book -- both books felt very much like coming-of-age tales, but this one was NOT a repeat of the first book. This was Meg growing even more, struggling with new and different challenges. From the synopsis, I knew this was going to be a hard book to take, and I wasn't disappointed. Ms. Robins gives us heartbreak, but it's so real and multi-dimensional and takes us through the ringer with Meg. I'm finding it extremely difficult to write this review without spoilers....and still say something meaningful. I guess I just really liked that the characters aren't perfect, and they don't always behave the best, and that things actually take time to resolve and accept and move on from.
I enjoyed the development of her relationship with her mother as a result -- I always found it intriguing reading about their not-overly-affectionate relationship (since that's kind of foreign to me), so it was nice to see them grow but stay true to their own characters at the same time.
The side plot with the girls and the musical ride was a nice relief from Meg's troubles.... I kept thinking it would be too much to draw me away from Meg's story, but she ends up learning and growing through her relationship with the girls as well.
I have NO IDEA where the 3rd book is going to go, I just hope for slightly less heartbreak. I will be watching for the last book though! It's been fun watching Meg grow....
This was a SOLID followup to the first book -- both books felt very much like coming-of-age tales, but this one was NOT a repeat of the first book. This was Meg growing even more, struggling with new and different challenges. From the synopsis, I knew this was going to be a hard book to take, and I wasn't disappointed. Ms. Robins gives us heartbreak, but it's so real and multi-dimensional and takes us through the ringer with Meg. I'm finding it extremely difficult to write this review without spoilers....and still say something meaningful. I guess I just really liked that the characters aren't perfect, and they don't always behave the best, and that things actually take time to resolve and accept and move on from.
I enjoyed the development of her relationship with her mother as a result -- I always found it intriguing reading about their not-overly-affectionate relationship (since that's kind of foreign to me), so it was nice to see them grow but stay true to their own characters at the same time.
The side plot with the girls and the musical ride was a nice relief from Meg's troubles.... I kept thinking it would be too much to draw me away from Meg's story, but she ends up learning and growing through her relationship with the girls as well.
I have NO IDEA where the 3rd book is going to go, I just hope for slightly less heartbreak. I will be watching for the last book though! It's been fun watching Meg grow....
July 2, 2015
I expected to like all the horsey detail in the story, and I did, so it's a good follow-up to Appaloosa Summer. However the rule is that you can't tell a good story about someone being entirely happy. Meg starts out with a new mare, a graduation and prom to attend, a summer of work on her favourite island to look forward to and a fine boyfriend. She can't have all of them.
The teenage girl carries a lot of responsibility well, but hasn't learned about a personal life yet, so she over-reacts when Jem confesses to kissing someone else just once. Giving him no time to explain, or to say how he would like to proceed, Meg decides that the blossoming relationship might as well be over and she will never speak to Jem again, nor stable her mare with his family. Only later does she learn that when you have fragile horses you can't really afford to have enemies or un-friends.
I like the new directions Meg takes, sailing and coaching a group of younger girl riders for a musical ride contest. Much healthier than moping about. But I did feel that she was a total drama queen, selfish and not a good example to teen readers. Life is not all about her, and first relationships don't always last forever. I thought some adult should have had a word with her, as the island community is small. Does Meg straighten out her head and is there hope for her and Jem to reunite, or is this her last visit to the island? And how does the trouble-packed musical ride team perform? You will want to keep reading to find out the answers.
The teenage girl carries a lot of responsibility well, but hasn't learned about a personal life yet, so she over-reacts when Jem confesses to kissing someone else just once. Giving him no time to explain, or to say how he would like to proceed, Meg decides that the blossoming relationship might as well be over and she will never speak to Jem again, nor stable her mare with his family. Only later does she learn that when you have fragile horses you can't really afford to have enemies or un-friends.
I like the new directions Meg takes, sailing and coaching a group of younger girl riders for a musical ride contest. Much healthier than moping about. But I did feel that she was a total drama queen, selfish and not a good example to teen readers. Life is not all about her, and first relationships don't always last forever. I thought some adult should have had a word with her, as the island community is small. Does Meg straighten out her head and is there hope for her and Jem to reunite, or is this her last visit to the island? And how does the trouble-packed musical ride team perform? You will want to keep reading to find out the answers.
July 8, 2015
I won this book on Goodreads First Reads. This book was very exciting, well paced and captivating to me. This is a story about a girl named Meg who comes back to this island every summer. Her long time boyfriend Jared is away at college and she can't wait to get to the island to see him again and her new mare. Everything is perfect until Jared confesses to her what he did while he was at college. There relationship is like a roller coaster and is up and down. She meets a young man named Adam and has some feelings for him as well. Then because she is so terrific with her horse, there are four young girls who ask her if she will coach them on riding. She hesitates but decides to do it, as one of the young girls has been very ill. However, while she is coaching the girls she finds out some devastating news. She does however continue to work with the girls so that they can perform at a local fair. Will she and Jared get back together, and what was the devastating news she learned of while teaching the girls? Also, find out how the book was named Wednesday Riders? If you want to know then pick up this book and read it, you won't be disappointed. Unfortunately I did not have the honor of reading the first book in this series Appaloosa Summer, but Wednesday Riders was a great book. I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.
January 10, 2016
This book starting by taking the story in a direction that I would have never seen coming. After reading Appaloosa Summer I would have never thought that Jared and Meg would break up. I had a WTF kind of moment when Jared told Meg he'd cheated on her. When Meg met Adam I did hope that they would start something and she would be able to forget Jared and move on, but as the book went on I missed Jared I think as much as Meg did.
I also felt a strong pull towards Bridget. I thought she was a complete brat, but I understood her. I grew up always sick and finally had back surgery when I was 11. Being in and out of the hospital so young does make people treat you differently, even if they don't realize they're doing it. You become fragile in their eyes, and for me it made me feel like everyone thought I was weak. I can also understand her feeling that everyone expected so much from her. It's hard not being like everyone else, especially in that pre-teen or teenage stage. I was happy that she was finally happy at the end of the book.
My final thoughts on this book are that I want to go to this island. As I'm reading I keep thinking to myself, wow this is where I belong. I would completely fit in here.
I also felt a strong pull towards Bridget. I thought she was a complete brat, but I understood her. I grew up always sick and finally had back surgery when I was 11. Being in and out of the hospital so young does make people treat you differently, even if they don't realize they're doing it. You become fragile in their eyes, and for me it made me feel like everyone thought I was weak. I can also understand her feeling that everyone expected so much from her. It's hard not being like everyone else, especially in that pre-teen or teenage stage. I was happy that she was finally happy at the end of the book.
My final thoughts on this book are that I want to go to this island. As I'm reading I keep thinking to myself, wow this is where I belong. I would completely fit in here.
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September 9, 2016
Guys, this book was great! I sat down and finished it in one sitting. I devoured it and couldn't put it down!
I dove into this book without reading the synopsis, so I had NO idea what the issue could possibly be. I start this book and Meg is getting ready for prom and is SO nervous and excited about seeing Jared. Prom ends up getting derailed though when Meg's horse, Jessie gets colic. Jessie ends up being okay, and Meg is so excited for her summer on the island with Jared. The only problem? Jared cheated during the school year and is just NOW getting around to telling Meg.
There was a lot of turmoil in this story! I wasn't sure how it was going to end and that bothered me a lot!! I wanted Meg and Jared to end up together, and was doubtful it would ever happen, ESPECIALLY with the appearance of Adam. I never wanted Meg to be with Adam and was like, "NOOOOO," every time they were together.
I loved how this book ended and I cannot wait for the next book! These stories always make me feel good! I love this book and I hope that some of you will check it out and read it, too!
I dove into this book without reading the synopsis, so I had NO idea what the issue could possibly be. I start this book and Meg is getting ready for prom and is SO nervous and excited about seeing Jared. Prom ends up getting derailed though when Meg's horse, Jessie gets colic. Jessie ends up being okay, and Meg is so excited for her summer on the island with Jared. The only problem? Jared cheated during the school year and is just NOW getting around to telling Meg.
There was a lot of turmoil in this story! I wasn't sure how it was going to end and that bothered me a lot!! I wanted Meg and Jared to end up together, and was doubtful it would ever happen, ESPECIALLY with the appearance of Adam. I never wanted Meg to be with Adam and was like, "NOOOOO," every time they were together.
I loved how this book ended and I cannot wait for the next book! These stories always make me feel good! I love this book and I hope that some of you will check it out and read it, too!
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April 6, 2015
I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this book from the author and was so excited to read it because I loved Appaloosa Summer so much. This book definitely did not disappoint and had all of my favorite characters from book 1 along with a few new ones. It also had all of the magic that the first book had with regard to the setting. I love how vividly I can picture the horses and the island and farms.
I knew that this book was going to have some drama in it but I wasn't quite prepared for it to last all the way to the end of the book. I wish it had been resolved a bit earlier because I think as a reader I missed out on all of the great chemistry that Meg and Jared have. Meg was so stubborn and so unwilling to forgive, I kept thinking, enough is enough... just make up already!
With that all being said, I still really did love this book and especially the characters. I liked seeing Meg have a relationship with her mom and how working with the girls and the horses helped to heal Meg. Thank you to Tudor Robins for the opportunity to read this series!
I knew that this book was going to have some drama in it but I wasn't quite prepared for it to last all the way to the end of the book. I wish it had been resolved a bit earlier because I think as a reader I missed out on all of the great chemistry that Meg and Jared have. Meg was so stubborn and so unwilling to forgive, I kept thinking, enough is enough... just make up already!
With that all being said, I still really did love this book and especially the characters. I liked seeing Meg have a relationship with her mom and how working with the girls and the horses helped to heal Meg. Thank you to Tudor Robins for the opportunity to read this series!
July 12, 2015
Jared Strickland, Meg Traherne’s boyfriend from Appaloosa Summer (book 1 in the trilogy), broke her heart. He confesses that while he was away at college, he kissed someone else. Meg had returned to Carl and Betsy’s B&B on the island in St. Lawrence River anxious to spend the whole summer with him. Now, she’s not sure what to do. On a sideline to the story, Meg coaches a group of young girls for a musical ride contest.
This second book is not as much about Meg and her new mare, but more about her relationship and a quite a bit of drama with Jared. I don’t feel like Jared tried very hard to explain ‘the kiss’. I also felt Meg acted more immature than in the first book of the series. Her hurt feelings invade all areas of her life. Meg’s coaching and the musical ride contest was an enjoyable part of the novel. Rating: 3 out of 5.
This second book is not as much about Meg and her new mare, but more about her relationship and a quite a bit of drama with Jared. I don’t feel like Jared tried very hard to explain ‘the kiss’. I also felt Meg acted more immature than in the first book of the series. Her hurt feelings invade all areas of her life. Meg’s coaching and the musical ride contest was an enjoyable part of the novel. Rating: 3 out of 5.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 26, 2016
Nice sequel, and a painful summer. We've all made mistakes like Meg's, and we've all learned from them one way or another. Just like a couple of the other characters in the book, I *so* wanted to shake some sense into Meg - and Jared too. Not a spoiler, since the book practically opens with it, but it started with Jared's confession and then me shouting at her, "Hey, Meg! He just told you! Don't you know how rare that is? Don't you know how much of a decent guy that makes him? Hey...!" but she's not listening. And, yes, I've been there. Not listening.
So Tudor Robins does it again, great story, nice depth, lots of decent, rounded sub-plot characters. I'm loving this series, and I admire how Ms. Robins manages to make each book readable on its own.
So Tudor Robins does it again, great story, nice depth, lots of decent, rounded sub-plot characters. I'm loving this series, and I admire how Ms. Robins manages to make each book readable on its own.
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