The Scorpio Races
61 pages • 2-hour read
Maggie StiefvaterThe Scorpio Races
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Book Brief
448
Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
Action & AdventureThisby • 20th century
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Coming of Age•
Environment2011
YA
12-18 years
840L
Super Short Summary
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater is about two teenagers, Sean and Puck, who participate in the perilous Scorpio Races on Thisby island, where riders attempt to tame and race deadly water horses known as capaill uisce. Each has personal stakes: Puck seeks to keep her family together, while Sean wants to win his freedom and keep his beloved water horse, Corr. As they prepare for and compete in the race, their friendship deepens, challenging their priorities and desires.
Mysterious
Dark
Emotional
Melancholic
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater is lauded for its atmospheric writing and unique premise, captivating readers with its blend of myth and reality. Character development, especially of the protagonists, is praised, though some find the pacing uneven. The evocative setting and emotional depth garner strong appreciation overall.
Who Should Read The Scorpio Races?
With its blend of myth and reality, a reader of The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater would be captivated by the same atmospheric magic found in The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and The Raven Cycle series, also by Stiefvater. This novel is perfect for fans of immersive world-building and complex, character-driven narratives.
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A skilled 19-year-old horse trainer and four-time champion of the Scorpio Races. He works for Benjamin Malvern and desires ownership of his beloved horse, Corr.
The wealthiest man on Thisby who employs Sean Kendrick. He uses his power and influence to maintain control over those around him, including Sean.
Puck’s older brother, who plans to leave the island for the mainland. His decision is a catalyst for Puck’s entry into the races.
An aggressive and impulsive antagonist who is the son of Benjamin Malvern. He often tries to prove himself through violence and sabotage.
An American horse buyer visiting Thisby with an interest in horses with capall blood. He offers a contrasting perspective to the island's inhabitants and helps both Sean and Puck.
448
Novel • Fiction
•
Romance•
Action & AdventureThisby • 20th century
•
Coming of Age•
Environment2011
YA
12-18 years
840L
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