Sweet & Bitter Rivals
Sweet & Bitter Rivals by Jessica Burkhart, published by Simon and Schuster on May 30, 2023, is a middle grade novel that introduces readers to the world of an equestrian boarding school. The story follows Abby St. Clair, who is eager to prove herself on her elite riding team after a disappointing performance in the previous season. As she navigates the complexities of family dynamics, including her mother’s departure and her father’s remarriage, Abby faces additional challenges when she begins receiving anonymous threats that could jeopardize her standing and relationships at Saddlehill Academy.
In this 304-page book, readers will find a narrative that explores themes of competition, friendship, and the impact of secrets among peers. Abby’s journey is marked by her desire to regain normalcy while dealing with the pressures of an upcoming competition and the fallout from her past actions. As she grapples with the consequences of her choices and the rivalry with her stepsister, Emery, the story delves into the social dynamics of young equestrians and the challenges of maintaining friendships in a competitive environment.
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From the author of the Canterwood Crest series comes the first book in a middle grade series about an equestrian boarding school following a girl who struggles to keep her eyes on the prize while receiving anonymous threats.
Abby St. Clair can’t wait to start another season with her elite riding team at her boarding school. She has something to prove after literally falling on her face during the biggest competition of the year the previous season. And she could really use a win after her mom left her family, her dad remarried, and Abby’s new stepsister, Emery, proved to be a strong rider and stiff competition.
Abby wants to return to some semblance of normal but is hiding a secret: she accidentally cost her biggest rival, Selly, a chance at team captain. Then Abby begins to receive anonymous messages, threatening to expose her unwitting sabotage and a video that makes it look like she’s trash-talking Emery. With an important competition on the horizon and the knowledge that someone in her circle knows way too much about her, the pressure is on.
Abby tries to put on blinders and have the perfect meet with her horse, Beau, but she’s about to find out the hard way that secrets don’t make friends at Saddlehill Academy.
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