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Defining Gravity #5
Touching Ground
An invitation to the ranch to prepare the Triple Hill’s horses for an upcoming mounted archery clinic seems like a dream come true to Astrid, Rob and Nori. Especially when they can bring their own horses with them too.
It’s the perfect distraction Astrid needs to keep from worrying about her parent’s new baby and her own uncertain future.
But the ranch is changing, for better or worse, and it’s a struggle for the Triple Hill’s team to keep up with the never-ending work that farm life demands.
And some people are keeping secrets they’d like to stay buried.
It’s the perfect distraction Astrid needs to keep from worrying about her parent’s new baby and her own uncertain future.
But the ranch is changing, for better or worse, and it’s a struggle for the Triple Hill’s team to keep up with the never-ending work that farm life demands.
And some people are keeping secrets they’d like to stay buried.
- GenresHorses
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2020
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Genevieve Mckay
25 books82 followersGenevieve Mckay is a freelance writer, short story author, and novelist living by the ocean. When she isn't busy creating new worlds she enjoys playing outside in the dirt and riding ponies.
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December 7, 2020
Astrid Exhales
After the mounting and u depending tension in the first four book in this series , it was nice to see the protagonist Astrid, fall into some security and normalcy. There was enough conflict and suspense to keep the reader interested, but, ultimately, one wants to see Astrid settle into a normal life away from her oppressive and abusive dysfunctional parents. This series would make a great television serial for the CBC, much like HEARTLAND, which is popular here in the US. Genevieve Mckay is making a solid contribution to young adult literature and, I hope, empowering children in abusive families to seek help in fighting g the cycle and getting into healthier circumstances.
My only criticism is that this volume seemed poorly edited and not as crisply written as the previous four. However, that may just be a by-product of the conversion to Kindle format.
I look forward to the next book if one is planned!
After the mounting and u depending tension in the first four book in this series , it was nice to see the protagonist Astrid, fall into some security and normalcy. There was enough conflict and suspense to keep the reader interested, but, ultimately, one wants to see Astrid settle into a normal life away from her oppressive and abusive dysfunctional parents. This series would make a great television serial for the CBC, much like HEARTLAND, which is popular here in the US. Genevieve Mckay is making a solid contribution to young adult literature and, I hope, empowering children in abusive families to seek help in fighting g the cycle and getting into healthier circumstances.
My only criticism is that this volume seemed poorly edited and not as crisply written as the previous four. However, that may just be a by-product of the conversion to Kindle format.
I look forward to the next book if one is planned!
December 10, 2020
5 stars
I have loved all of the books in the Defining Gravity series and this one did not disappoint. I hope there are more in the series! I think Astrid (or even Nori in a series spinoff) have plenty of adventures yet to be told. Not to mention the horse characters that could be dreamed up to enter Astrid and Red's world. There were hints to a possible future so fingers crossed that everyone else loves this book and leaves a review to let the author know that we need more!!!
I have loved all of the books in the Defining Gravity series and this one did not disappoint. I hope there are more in the series! I think Astrid (or even Nori in a series spinoff) have plenty of adventures yet to be told. Not to mention the horse characters that could be dreamed up to enter Astrid and Red's world. There were hints to a possible future so fingers crossed that everyone else loves this book and leaves a review to let the author know that we need more!!!
February 26, 2022
The best so far!!!!
I really hope there will be more in this series. I want to know how life goes for Astrid. I luved the ending but no spoilers. Horseback archery sounds like so much fun. I wish it had been around when I was young. I definitely would have tried it. The young romance of Astrid and Rob was something I never had a chance to experience. It would have been nice . Recommended for all ages. Highly recommended.
I really hope there will be more in this series. I want to know how life goes for Astrid. I luved the ending but no spoilers. Horseback archery sounds like so much fun. I wish it had been around when I was young. I definitely would have tried it. The young romance of Astrid and Rob was something I never had a chance to experience. It would have been nice . Recommended for all ages. Highly recommended.
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November 4, 2024Wonderful
This book was a great way to learn how to be nice to people even through you don't like them. Horses are remarkable animals they feel love,respect and gentleness if you take the time to know them. I would like to read books 6 or 7 if there was more into this series. Astrid has more years of schooling to go. Thank you for taking the time to write these books for my pleasure.
This book was a great way to learn how to be nice to people even through you don't like them. Horses are remarkable animals they feel love,respect and gentleness if you take the time to know them. I would like to read books 6 or 7 if there was more into this series. Astrid has more years of schooling to go. Thank you for taking the time to write these books for my pleasure.
June 1, 2025
Another fantastic book!
I have loved every single book in this series and I truly hope that there are more to come. The characters are delightful and the horses make the stories even more wonderful. I will be checking for new books from this author on a regular basis from here on out. She is talented and her books are the best!
I have loved every single book in this series and I truly hope that there are more to come. The characters are delightful and the horses make the stories even more wonderful. I will be checking for new books from this author on a regular basis from here on out. She is talented and her books are the best!
December 1, 2020
Bullseye
Sorry for the pun, but it's true, this latest chapter in Astrid's story was well worth the wait. She has grown so much as a person since we first met her. Genevieve wrote this beautifully.
Sorry for the pun, but it's true, this latest chapter in Astrid's story was well worth the wait. She has grown so much as a person since we first met her. Genevieve wrote this beautifully.
February 6, 2021
Another winner!!
I just love this series and cannot wait for the next book. Astrid keeps growing and developing and it is so exciting and moving to follow her journey with her. Great job!
I just love this series and cannot wait for the next book. Astrid keeps growing and developing and it is so exciting and moving to follow her journey with her. Great job!
March 12, 2021
Wow
Great series, all the characters are memorable and totally believable. totally enjoyed this series. Sometimes we don't know what people are going through on a daily basis. Give them grace.
Great series, all the characters are memorable and totally believable. totally enjoyed this series. Sometimes we don't know what people are going through on a daily basis. Give them grace.
March 17, 2021
A great series for horse lovers of any age
I read this series one after the other. The kids were believable as teenagers, learning important life lessons as time went on. I really enjoyed reading about the stars, the horses. Recommend for horse lovers!
I read this series one after the other. The kids were believable as teenagers, learning important life lessons as time went on. I really enjoyed reading about the stars, the horses. Recommend for horse lovers!
January 7, 2022
Gravity series
Wish there were more books in this series. Really enjoyed all of them. This book rounded out a good experience. And was very educational as well. I learned a lot about archery on horseback. A great read!
Wish there were more books in this series. Really enjoyed all of them. This book rounded out a good experience. And was very educational as well. I learned a lot about archery on horseback. A great read!
July 3, 2022
Could this be the best one?
I loved this series, and each one got a little better! So many life lessons as well as a beautiful story! Loved the way it ended! I'm already wishing there was another 5 books in this series!
I loved this series, and each one got a little better! So many life lessons as well as a beautiful story! Loved the way it ended! I'm already wishing there was another 5 books in this series!
December 2, 2022
A very good horse story
The horses and people in this book were so interesting and you felt like you were there and part of it all. The archery contest was intense and everyone worked so hard to put it on. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
The horses and people in this book were so interesting and you felt like you were there and part of it all. The archery contest was intense and everyone worked so hard to put it on. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
February 7, 2024
Great Series
Thoroughly enjoyable. Love your style of writing. Great story without violence, sex or spiritism. I loved getting to know the people and the animals. I have always talked to my animals. They are very intelligent and sensitive reflecting their designer’s wisdom.
Thoroughly enjoyable. Love your style of writing. Great story without violence, sex or spiritism. I loved getting to know the people and the animals. I have always talked to my animals. They are very intelligent and sensitive reflecting their designer’s wisdom.
December 7, 2020
This series is great. It’s gotten me interested in horse archery and I always learn some horse care and riding from them. It’s also a nice story and I like the main character a lot.
January 17, 2021
Series continues to be interesting if just a touch far-fetched. As the characters age it gets more realistic that they are doing the things they do.
April 2, 2021
Loved these books. Hope there might be more.
October 22, 2022
Amazing books!
I can't seem to put these books down. I have read one right after I finished the one I was reading.
I can't seem to put these books down. I have read one right after I finished the one I was reading.
April 28, 2024
Excellent series
January 22, 2025
Good story but still a problem with the bad editing.
April 22, 2021
What a great journey this series has been. I do hope #6 is on the way.
Ms McKay has written a wonderful storyline, done wonders with character backstory and development, tackled several intense and important issues. Love these characters and the plotlines.
Well done!
Ms McKay has written a wonderful storyline, done wonders with character backstory and development, tackled several intense and important issues. Love these characters and the plotlines.
Well done!
January 3, 2021
Love the characters
As always, an engaging plot with interesting characters. The twists ad turns kept me turning pages and I was sad to reach the end. I hope for more about Astrid and the clever world she lives in. Archery on horseback sounds so cool!
As always, an engaging plot with interesting characters. The twists ad turns kept me turning pages and I was sad to reach the end. I hope for more about Astrid and the clever world she lives in. Archery on horseback sounds so cool!
April 6, 2022
Light reading. Fun horse book.
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