Dec
Giving
up her pony didn’t make Austen’s sister better. Sacrificing her social life
hasn’t done it either. But with her sister’s life at stake, Austen’s never good
at saying no. So, when their mom decides a move to the island is just what
Eliot needs, Austen says good-bye to her perfect summer plans.
Rand’s not on the island by choice, either. After drinking, driving, and
crashing his neighbour’s car, he’s been sent to live with his uncle until a
spot opens up for him at boarding school.
If too-nice Austen, and too-much-trouble Rand are opposites maybe that’s why
they’re so attracted to each other.
New characters mix with familiar faces – not to mention plenty of horses and
dogs – in this fourth book of the much-loved Island Series.
The Facts:
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Publication Date:
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October 20th, 2016
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Series:
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Island Series #4
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Genre:
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YA
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Pages:
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260
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Formats:
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eBook
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Available at:
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My Review:
‘Appaloosa Summer’ in 2014, I was hooked by the characters, the horses and life
on the Island. So when I received an email from Tudor Robins with the question
if I wanted to read the latest book in the series called ‘Faults’, I
immediately said yes.
resolves around two different characters. Thankfully the main characters from
the first two books also have a role in this one.
are very different. Rand has been forced to spend the summer with an uncle he
barely knows, after he wrecked his neighbors car under the influence of
alcohol. Austen’s plans for the summer didn’t go as planned either. Dealing with
her older sisters anorexia, Austen’s parents decided to spend the summer on the
Island. Austen doesn’t mind to much, since she can work with horses all summer
and spend her evenings swimming.
other and start spending more and more time together.
beginning Rand was kind of this awkward teen and I wondered if I would be able
to like his character. Thankfully, after reading a view chapters I found myself
enjoying Rand’s story and I was really rooting for him. Rand really was a good
guy, but he didn’t get a lot of support of his parents. I was happy he met
Austen.
than she really is. Most days everything in Austen’s life is about Austen’s
sister. And Austen never complains. I loved reading about her character. I
loved the way she took care of her little brother, and how she spend her days
with horses.
read about. But there’s more about this story. ‘Faults’ is more about life, the
lessons we all have to learn in life and the things people go through for the
people they love.
single page. In my opinion this book would be even more perfect for teens. With
my twenty seven years, I enjoyed ‘Faults’ but I would have loved it if I read
it when I was younger.
My Rating:
About the Author:
Summer – young adult novels set in
Eastern Ontario that tell coming-of-age stories of young women set against a
backdrop of the world of horse shows.
Her degrees in English Literature and Journalism have shaped Tudor’s writing philosophy and style, and
her work as a freelance magazine and newspaper writer established her
commitment to accuracy and deadlines.
Sharing her experience and love of writing with others is something Tudor
enjoys, and she has been fortunate to have the opportunity to do so through the
continuing education workshops she offers for the Ottawa Catholic School Board
and other writing organizations. She has also developed and delivered a
creative writing workshop for junior and intermediate students.
Tudor lives in Ottawa with her husband and two sons. They spend much of their
summers on Wolfe Island, Ontario.
For more information about ‘Wednesdays
Riders’ and Tudor Robins please
visit her website,
Goodreads and Amazon. Or look for Tudor Robins on Pinterest
and Facebook.
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