This was a nice young adult story. If you like horses, you'll love this book. If you're considering this book, I say go for it!

Ambition was a propulsive and well-written read. I liked the audio narrator. the character study was thorough.

Book 1 in the Eventing Series

Jules is a horse trainer determined to make her dream a reality. She wants to be a top trainer and is determined to get there quickly. But she is also unlucky. Can she will her dream into existence?

Jules is a bit insufferable. She could use some humbling. She gets some, but not enough. I'll continue the series and hope she gets better.

If you do not know much about horses, I can see needing to keep your dictionary handy when reading.

Barrie Kreinik narrates the audiobook and always delivers a solid performance.

I received an advance audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a great job! I love horses and was captivated by the book from the very beginning. I loved the characters and cannot wait to read the next in the series!

Ambition: A Novel by Natalie Keller Reinert was the first book in The Eventing Series. I was originally drawn to this book because of its attractive cover. Horses have never been a passion of mine but Ambition piqued my curiosity. It took place in Ocala, Florida which according to this book is considered “horse country “. I have never been to that part of Florida, nor knew anyone that was intent on training and riding horses for competition and shows. It seemed like a difficult yet rewarding experience. Ambition explored the paths, lives and challenges of two horse farm owners, Jules (Juliet) Thornton and Peter Morrison. Although from two completely different walks of life, they had more in common than they realized. Their love for horses, a devastating hurricane and an undeniable magnetism to each other was too much for them to resist. Ambition was the perfect driving force that described the journey both Jules and Peter were following. Will Jules allow herself to listen to her heart or will her mind, ambition and dreams interfere? If you have a love for horses or even if you don’t, I recommend Ambition by Natalie Keller Reinert highly.

I listened to the audiobook of Ambition that was narrated extremely well by one of my favorite narrators, Barrie Kreinik. She did a fabulous job narrating this audiobook. Thank you to Macmillan Audio for allowing me to listen to the audiobook of Ambition by Natalie Keller Reinert through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Engaging and entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where WF and adult horst stories are popular.

My grown up horse girl heart LOVED Ambition! It was a fantastic and enthralling listen! I can’t wait for the next one!

This book took FOREVER to get into. Basically, this book doesn’t start until chapter 13/14. I almost think it would have been helpful to start the book there and then sprinkle the rest in throughout the book. I almost quit. Once the book started, it held my attention. Jules is a very hardworking horse woman that just wants to make enough money to support her horse business and show the world she’s a successful horse trainer. I did enjoy seeing what would happen to Jules throughout her journey. Jules is very stubborn and wants things her way. Sometimes her way doesn’t always go well. I throughly enjoyed when Peter was weaved into the story. The narrator did a great job with this story. Huge thanks to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for allowing me to listen and review this story.

The horse girl within me absolutely squealed throughout the entire book. Reinert expertly captures exactly what it’s like to be part of the equestrian world!!! The characters are well-rounded and I was left constantly wanting to have ‘just one more chapter’

If Jules and Peter’s dynamic doesn’t leave you wanting more, I can guarantee that Dynamo and Mickey will steal your heart completely.

Reinert truly balances out the realism of the equestrian world and melds it within the realm of fiction. It was truly a pleasure to listen to and it absolutely healed a part of my horse-loving soul that desperately wanted a novel that NAILED what it’s like to be submerged in this horse world full of challenges, heartbreak, and sacrifice— with humor sprinkled in throughout the entire book.

Kreinik’s narration of the book was utterly delightful! She brought Jules to life so much so that it was hard not to fall into the idea that it was actually Jules’ speaking! The pace of the narration was excellent without going too fast, but perfectly building up climatic movements. Kreinik masterfully creates such an engaging narration that leaves her listeners fully believing that they are present in the midst of all the novel’s events and not just listening to an audiobook on their way home.

If you’re looking for a horse book that actually has horses woven into the story as supporting characters, this is it! I loved how nearly every single page had horses woven into it.

It’s also so refreshing to have a female protagonist who is wonderfully imperfect. You’ll cheer for Jules, love her, ache for her, and get so incredibly frustrated with her all at the same time! She’s a character that embodies so much of what it feels like to make your mark in a world where money is everything. I’m so, so, so eager to continue this series and see how far Jules, Peter, Dynamo, Mickey, and Regina will go!!

In Dynamo I trust, forever!