I loved reading the continuation of Jules and Pete's story as they navigate the landscape of Briar Hill Farm in the aftermath of the ending of Pride (The Eventing Series #2).

Jules is resilient in the face of all the challenges that come her way, while trying to repair her and Pete's taxed relationship. The reader can really tell how much Jules has grown as she makes some selfless choices to support Pete and their struggles. I loved the addition of some new characters as well, Alex quickly became a favorite of mine.

Natalie Keller Reinert again does a phenomenal job depicting life with horses, while expanding the world around Jules to show another facet of the horse industry - Thoroughbred racing. As a fellow horse person, it is obvious that horses are a way of life for Natalie and it shines in her writing. I love it when an author gets horses "right" and Natalie knocked it out of the park once again. I also learned a lot about the ins and outs of the Thoroughbred industry from this book.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves horses - it is a great "ride".

Thank you to Natalie Keller Reinert, Flatiron Books, and NetGalley for an ARC of Courage (The Eventing Series #3) in exchange for an honest review.

Jules is as tough and determined as ever, but what I loved most was watching her grapple with her own heart, not just her horses. As much as this book is about competition, it’s really about understanding when to hold on tight and when to let go. Their bond feel so real, and the way Jules grows throughout the book was powerful. This book is emotional, messy, and beautiful in all the right ways, it’s a rollercoaster you don’t want to miss!

Our characters are back in this book and ready to tackle the equestrian three day eventing world together. However, I have a love-hate relationship with our MMC in this book. I think how the author is writing their story is very genuine, but I do hope to see our MMC realizing the sacrifices that our FMC is making for him. Because there are times I want to reach in this book and shake him. That being said, the author’s writing is beautifully done, even if you don’t know anything about horses or equestrian world. She makes you feel as if you are right there with our characters. I’m excited to see how their relationship and storyline progresses, because I definitely feel like in this book… It’s a bit rocky for them.

Reinert masterfully captures the struggles of following your dreams amid personal chaos. Every page is infused with a sense of urgency and raw emotion, making it impossible not to root for Jules as she learns what true courage means. This story is an exhilarating ride that beautifully intertwines passion for horses and the complexities of life and love.

I am YET AGAIN impressed by this book's attention to detail and accuracy when it comes to horses, the horse world and the sports within it.

I wouldn't recommend many horse-related books to the horse girlies, but I would recommend this one.

Although this series follows eventing and an event rider and her barn and life, we also get a bit of hunter drama in this book. And that was super fun (it really does seem like the hunter world always has the most drama in it).

Given this is the third book in the series, I don't what else I can say that wouldn't spoil something, but this is such a fun series for me. I really do recommend it to anyone who likes horses in books (this one is actually accurate) and to the horse girls that like to read.

You have no idea how happy this series existing makes me!

These books are also super easy to speed through (which I think also says a lot about a book).

Thanks 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.