The gist: Every November, on the island of Thisby, young riders and their water horses compete in the Scorpio Races. But the capaill uisce are terrifying creatures that long to return to the sea, often dragging their driver with them. Sean Kendrick is the returning champion, while Puck Connoley is the first girl to ever attempt the race. They both have something to prove... and so much at stake if they lose.
Our favorite part: The monsterous capaill uisce may be the scariest mythical creature we've ever encountered in any story. They are violent, unpredictable, and generally untrustworthy, making every page of the novel exciting and full of surprises. Like Maggie's Shiver triology, there is in enough romance in the story to satisfy the reader, but it remains more of a sweet sidenote and doesn't disrupt the thrilling narrative.
You'll love it if... You like stories that are unique interpretations of mythical legends. The water horse exists in many cultures, but none are exactly like Maggie's capaill uisce. It's like a wonderful combination of Harry Potter and The Hunger Games that you won't ever want to end.