I know absolutely nothing about horses but this was a good book about relationships and competition. It is unlike other James Patterson books I have read in the past. More fiction than anything else. No mystery, which is okay. It was a glimpse through a window into a world unknown to me. It was a really quick read.

The Horsewoman by Patterson and Lupika is an interesting read. The authors used both first and third person narrators. They also gave every character an opportunity to speak. The authors carried the tension of qualifying for the Olympics throughout the story, while introducing us neophytes to the challenges of equestrian show jumping. We are welcomed to a world of sport that requires two athletes who both must have courage, strength, and heart. Enjoy!

I think this was my first time reading Patterson, so I can't compare to his previous work, as many reviewers have done. Having said that, I found this book captivating, spellbinding, exciting and highly engaging. I was hooked from the first page to the last page and would have read this on one sitting if I hadn't had to go to work

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this title.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an e ARC of this book.
Light read that's pretty accurate in its portrayal of the show jumping world.
Fast, enjoyable read by two authors who work well together.

As an equestrian, this book was a real treat. I loved the story and the characters, not a real thriller, but quite a lot of intrigue to see who would make the Olympics - mother, daughter, both or neither. Enjoyable read!

Mother and daughter both trying to qualify for the Olympics! This is not something that happens everyday. Maggie is on pace to make the Paris Olympics in horse jumping; Becky plays around with horse jumping. She's not really all that series about it. But after an accident makes it unlikely for Maggie to make the Olympics Becky is going to have to step up and get serious about horse jumping to help save the family farm. There's strong horses and even stronger women in this story. Will this competition ruin the relationship between mother and daughter?
This is classic James Patterson. There are twist and turns on every page and just when you think you have it figured out there's another twist.

This was a typical plot so the book was disappointing. his books are becoming very formulaic. It just doesn't ring true, the characters, their interactions with horses.

I am an avid James Patterson fan and have read numerous books of his. I have to say that this is different from any of his other books that I have read though and I really enjoyed the story that he and Mike Lupica intertwined together from both of their expertises. The story flows so flawlessly and keeps your attention from beginning to end. Very well written.

This story has three generations of horse riders in it, Catherine-the grandmother that owns the horse now, Maggie-daughter of Catherine and mom of Becky that is trying to qualify to ride in the Olympics, and Becky-daughter of Maggie and granddaughter of Catherine. These three women are all head strong and think they know what is best for each other.

When Maggie is riding on a trail one day and her horse, Coronado, throws her off. Coronado goes back and gets Becky. Becky finds her mom and knows that she has to get her medical attention fast. With her injuries, Maggie is out of riding for a little while. Becky has picked up riding Coronado and is determined to qualify for the Olympics on her mother's horse. There are many ups and downs that happen with Becky trying to get used to riding Coronado since he is not her horse, but Becky is still not sure if she is the right one for the horse.

When Becky gets wind of her family maybe loosing the farm because of her mom not being able to ride in the Olympics, she is not going to let that happen. Catherine is ready to give up and sell Coronado while she still can get a good chunk of money for him knowing that Maggie is still battling her injuries. Becky will not hear of it though and tells her grandmother that she is going to be able to ride Coronado and place with him. Maggie is working her way back in the saddle slowly but has had to go through lots of therapy. Will she be able to ride before the Olympics again? You have to read this story for yourself. You will get lost in the horse world with Catherine, Maggie and Becky and not want to leave it. I enjoyed reading their story and these two authors made a story worth while that's for sure!

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book and all opinions are my own. Thanks to Netgalley, the authors and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book!

Let me preface this review by saying I am a horse person. I own a horse. I have been riding for close to 20 years. Granted, I've mostly ridden in a Western saddle, not English, but I follow the English side of the equestrian sport enough to know there are many things in The Horsewoman by James Patterson and Mike Lupica that are wrong. Even someone with limited horse experience--like watching showjumping in the Olympics, even—would know this book has errors.  As a horsewoman myself, I did not think this novel was worth my time; and to be frank, a small part of me found it insulting.

Just a few of the errors. I could write many more and ramble on for two thousand words, but I won’t make anyone reading this review suffer through it like I had to. For the first time in a long time, I did not want to finish a book…but I did, because I felt compelled to save others from The Horsewoman.  Please keep in mind with this novel that the main three female characters have been around horses their entire lives.

Book refers to a mare as being “dark gray as a colt.” A baby horse is called a foal. If you want to specify a gender, a male foal is a colt a female foal is a filly.
Becky McCabe competes on her smaller-than-all-the-other-showjumpers mare named Sky. Book mentions that she knocks down rails and still finishes five seconds before her competitors? How? In the elite levels of showjumping, you’re lucky if you’re a second ahead—even half a second.
The saddle is apparently “heavy as hell.” English saddles can be heavy, but not jumping saddles. And they are nothing compared to my Western saddle that weighs 35 pounds.
General misunderstanding of equine maladies/injuries. I have personal experience with one mentioned in The Horsewoman. While I understand every horse is different, I don’t think cellulitis works quite like the book depicts it.

The Horsewoman by James Patterson and Mike Lupica also has an overabundance of clichés for horse girl stories.  I will not say more due to spoilers, but the book reminded me of the really cheesy horse girl movies I watched (and enjoyed) as a child, just with a lot more swearing.  Patterson and Lupica also sneak in a political agenda, which I did not appreciate nor enjoy.  The characters were all too flat for me, and the timelines were unbelievable.  The villain was banal; every horse story has to have the “only in it for the money” guy.  No part of The Horsewoman surprised me.  I did not feel the “high stakes” or the “thrill” or anything of the sort; I just wanted it to end.

James Patterson and Mike Lupica: Thanks for giving the world a glimpse into showjumping. I do have to give you that. Horseback riding isn’t in the spotlight enough, though I’d argue it’s one of the hardest Olympic sports out there.  But there was nothing that made this book special, at least not in my opinion.  I felt no connection. No concern about the characters’ chances, because…well, cheesy horse girl story, I guessed what would happen. Lo and behold, I was right.

I felt no connection. In fact, I would even go so far as to say I felt nothing at all besides relief when I hit the final page.  A non-equestrian would probably enjoy this novel far more than I did. I couldn’t get past its errors or overused horse-story clichés.

When you put two famous authors together to write a book, you know it's going to be a success. I'm a huge fan of James Patterson, and I have always shared Mike Lupica books with my student athletes.

I definitely recommend this book for people who love horses. My nieces jump their horses, and I pictured them throughout the book the whole time. In this book, a mother and daughter compete for the right to be in the horse jumping competition at the Olympics. The characters were interesting. It was fun to read about a sport in which I know nothing. It was not only about competing, but family and love relationships.

I gave this book 4 stars. I appreciate the publishing company of Little, Brown and Company for sharing this book with me for my honest review.

The Horsewoman tells the story of 3 generations of horsewomen. The grandmother has purchased a horse with a partner for her daughter whose goal is to win gold in the Olympics. Her granddaughter is a college student who enjoys riding but not the competitor that her mother is. A freak accident pushes the granddaughter into her mother’s world of series competitive riding with a horse owner who knows nothing of the sport except that he expects to win.
The main characters are easy to relate to and the villain is easy to dislike. It is completely different from most James Patterson. It was obvious from the beginning that INS would play a major role in the plot. Each competition had a level of intensity and vivid descriptions of the competitions made it easy to picture the scene but the rest of the book was missing Patterson’s twist and turns. Even though it was easy to dislike the part owner or Coronado and the other jockey, I kept waiting for them to do something more intense. Overall it is an enjoyable and easy read I just missed the unexpected that normally occurs in a James Patterson novel. Thank you NetGalley, Little, Brown and Company, James Patterson and Mike Lupica for the ARC in return for an honest review.

I was lucky to receive an advance copy of The Horsewoman from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review and opinion. Anytime I see a book written by James Patterson I know I am in for a good read. I've read almost every book he's written and have thoroughly enjoyed them all! This was no exception! This isn't the typical James Patterson story line there is no crime, detectives, or murders. However, like all of the author's novels, it is full of suspense and drama and will keep you turning the pages until the very end. I was able to finish this in a day and would highly recommend.

This is my second book in less than a month coauthored by James Patterson, but this was very different from the mystery thrillers that I'm used to reading by him. There is some suspense and tension, but it's of a completely different kind. The story is centered around a mother and daughter, both of whom are competitive riders, although the mom has always been focused on getting to the Olympics. The daughter has always had the raw talent, but not the discipline or desire to compete on the level of her mother. Into this mix are the grandmother, part-owner of the star horse, Steve Gorton, the arrogant jerk who is the other part-owner of the star horse, the daughter's own horse Star who is all heart, the two trainers for the daughter and mother, and the competition, including the biggest jerk of all. The authors also managed to weave in a DACA subthread with one of the trainers, but considering this story takes place in FL, it worked pretty well.

The story was told in third-person, although the point-of-view shifted from chapter to chapter depending on who was being focused on. The story was slow to develop, but I was never bored, partly because I really enjoyed the story. There were some inaccuracies about horses and competition in general, but I was able to ignore those and just live in the moment of the story. Regardless of these inaccuracies, I enjoy a good yarn, and these authors were able to achieve that. However, considering who they are, I would have expected them to do a wee bit more research. That said, I found myself on the edge of my seat with each ride, wondering what was going to happen next. I loved the ending, although I did have one question left unanswered about the future of the horse in terms of ownership, etc. I know it ultimately wasn't about that, but I really did want to know.

Overall, I'd say that if you enjoy contemporary fiction, especially with animals that feature prominently, you'd enjoy this story.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Marking this one unread simply because my Kindle is having issues opening the file. Sure it's something on my end, not a fault of the book!

This is a Contemporary. This book has a lot of Horses and family drama. I really loved all the horse stuff in this book. The characters had a lot going on. This book has a lot going with the characters, but it was done very well so I had no problem following everything that was going on. I really loved every minute I spend reading this book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Little, Brown and Company) or author (James Patterson) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Horsewoman by James Patterson gives the reader an introduction to a sport than many may not be very familiar with. At the same time we can relate to the women who give their heart and soul to something they strongly believe in.

I have read all things James Patterson and was unexpectedly surprised by this book! It does not follow the typical James Patterson story line. No crimes, detectives, or murders. However, like all of the author's novels, it is full of suspense and drama. I finished the book in one day because I had to keep turning the page to see what happens next. The story follows three generations of strong women involved in the world of horse racing. Mother and daughter find themselves both competing to win a place at the Olympics. We follow the highs and lows and meet several characters who want them to fail and others helping them along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown, andCompany for the ARC!

This is an author I never hesitate to pick up. I love reading this author's books as they are engaging, entertaining and always brings twists and turns to a new level for me. I love being pulled into his stories by the characters who keep me turning pages. This book is no different. This is a well written story about a young woman and her mother who each want the Olympics. But entering the ring with their horse could just turn into more than just wanting the Olympics, it could mean doing what it takes to finish first. This is a great story that I loved reading. The characters are not only relateable but they bring the story to life. They bring the suspense and growth to the story that is hard to put down. It is one of my favorites by this author and I can't wait to see what is next for him. A fast paced story that is full of not only emotion but action as well. I highly recommend this book and this author.

Great, if not predictable, story of a mother daughter duo trying to get into on the Olympics equestrian team. Enjoyed the characters and the flow of the plot. Interesting info on horse racing that I did not previously know. Overall another great read from Patterson.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

A great page turner in the covid era... a great escape for an afternoon, a day at the beach, a vacation or plane read to divert ones thoughts from everyday life. Patterson never disappoints.