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The Scorpio Races

By: Maggie Stiefvater
Narrated by: Steve West, Fiona Hardingham
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With her trademark lyricism, Maggie Stiefvater turns to a new world, where a pair are swept up in a daring, dangerous race across a cliff—with more than just their lives at stake should they lose.

©2011 Maggie Stiefvater (P)2011 Scholastic Audio Fantasy Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Paranormal Science Fiction & Fantasy Young Adult Fiction

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I read the book version years ago and it always stuck with me. Stiefvater creates the most vividly world of the sea horses and the characters.
The minor let down was the male voice actor who I thought sounded too old for the character.

Story’s great

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I loved this book and the audio book did not disappoint the narrator's were perfect for the much loved characters and the whole experience of island life was haunting and atmospheric . Just wished there was a sequel...

Smashing listen

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The Scorpio Races is an intriguing read that puts the phrase “battle of the fittest” to the test. Two people who enter the traditional deadly Scorpio Races for two separate individual reasons, come together to help each other out and try to improve their own chances of winning.



This story has all the elements you would expect to get from a Ms. Stiefvater novel, vibrant and colourful characters and the odd one or two that have a tortured soul. I love how the story is broken down between the two main characters, Puck and Sean. Both have a story to tell and both are very endearing.



I really enjoyed this book and there was definitely a nice build up to the final race. It was a refreshing change to read a novel that was totally different from other stories out there but still had the classic boy meets girl element.

Fresh of breath air YA novel

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This is my third or fourth visit back to the island of the water horses. Because this is a book set in November, it has become a part of my calendar. It is magical and sombre and thrilling. You will finish this book feeling the wind blow salty hair across your face, smelling the kelp on the slippery rocks and probably in floods of tears. Like i said - one of the best novels i ever read (or listened to). It is utterly unique and haunting and superb.

One of the best novels i ever read

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This was a fantastic and thrilling story.I loved the idea of the water horses and like her other work The Scorpio Races is full of flawless prose and engaging characters.
I found that the narration was sometimes a little stilted and that is honestly my only critique of this book.

An engaging story

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I previously read this book and decided to listen to it as a reread. Absolutely loved it, the narrators are perfect and the music included matches perfectly. Such an amazing story

Amazing reading of my favourite book

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It took a while to get into and then became utterly enchanting and difficult to stop. I loved the mythology and world building the opening was a wee bit slow but worth sticking around for. The authors note at the end made me want to 5 star it - very interesting!

A great and wholesome world built

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This book is my all time favourite, it has inspired me to write, helped me persevere through health problems and it even helped me to recover after several serious operations.

So to be able to listen to my favourite book read so perfectly whenever and wherever is amazing. I love books but one thing that always bugs me is how much room they take up in your bag or how you can't really do other things while you're reading.

Thanks to this audiobook I can have The Scorpio Races within reach for all of those long car journeys, long nights of insomnia or uni work and even just to pick me up when I'm feeling down.

My All Time Favourite Book

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I'm a big fan of this author's work but often this can be ruined by the person / people reading the book. Not the case for this author. This book is the perfect blend of fantasy and reality. If you love horses and fantasy this is the perfect novel for both.

My Favorite Book

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I absolutely loved this book, the celtic inspired setting and the water horse myth were expertly done. The two main characters are so fully formed they're practically real people, and the horses had their own distinct personalities too, as did the island. I was completely absorbed and couldn't stop listening but didn't want it to end. If you like YA fantasy, myths and legends with only a hint of romance you'll love this book. The narrators were fantastic and really brought the characters to life. I can't recommend it enough!

My new favourite by Stiefvater

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