Pride continues our storyline with our two main characters from ambition (which is book one.) this book felt like more of a continuation for individual characters, rather than their romance. Which is fine. however, we all are here for the romance ;). For reasons I will not say, our characters are in different places. And both are FMC and MMC take positions that force them to step out of their comfort zone (and for someone to take a step in the wrong direction in their career). As a horse person I found this book enjoyable, even with their being little to no romance.

As a fellow equestrian (the fancy word for horse girl for those who do not know), I appreciate this series (and sequel) so much!

I know I said this about the last book, but I need to say it again and truly cannot express this enough: this is such an accurate portrayal of horses and how to interact with them and how to ride them. This is one of the two series I have read that have actually made me think "oh wow, this author has met a horse before." It is crazy rare to find this accurate and relatable of an experience.

The characters in these books do the sport of eventing (three days, three ways AKA three different sports of riding within one sport) but this book seems to focus more so on dressage. For those who don't know what dressage is, it's the horse dancing that Snoop Dogg is obsessed with. So I would definitely recommend that the dressage girlies give this one a read!

The way I speed through these books because I don't have to worry about the confusion of what things mean when written by someone who doesn't know much about horses. That is not a problem here, this author knows her stuff!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

The romance and personal growth in this book are handled with finesse, offering a compelling mix of passion, resilience, and the harsh realities of pursuing one’s dreams. This instalment not only continues to captivate with its horse-centric drama but also enriches the series with its exploration of love and self-discovery.