Trail of Secrets Paperback – July 8, 2016

I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up this equestrian thriller but I found it a pleasurable read. The story takes place in northern Michigan and Laura Wolfe's Foxwoode Riding Academy reminded me of the places of my youth. A nice light summer read for horse lovers, 'Trail of Secrets' follows the adventures of a horse loving, highly intuitive young woman as she stumbles upon a mystery to solve while away from home at an exclusive summer riding camp. I'd like to be friends with Brynlei because her mind fascinates me. I like how she doesn't see the world in black and white. I like her deep empathy. Great leading lady!

I found this book very hard to put down. Wolfe writes strong, believable characters. And the mystery was very suspenseful. I don't want to reveal too much, so I will simply say that I absolutely wanted to know if Brynlie would figure out the mystery that looms over Foxwoode. I enjoy reading all types of books, including a lot of YA. This novel felt refreshingly different. Yes, there is a romance element, but it is not the focus of the story. Instead, its focus is the mystery, and dealing with friends and relationships in a new setting. The conflicts between the characters were very realistic. Also, Wolfe clearly knows the world of horses. Except for one summer of horseback riding lessons as a kid, and some recreational riding as an adult, this is not a world that I am very familiar with, so it was fun to step into the world at Foxwoode Riding Academy. I actually feel like I learned something, and I am motivated to do a little riding again soon. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves YA.. It is definitely appropriate for the younger YA reader as well.

I couldn't put down this suspenseful YA mystery, the first in a series, and read it practically straight through. The author does an excellent job of creating a complex heroine, complete with her own faults, while fully developing the characters around her. I particularly enjoyed entering the world of a riding academy--something I knew nothing about--and learning more about the horses, as well as the instruction and competition. I look forward to reading more of the series!

This book was a fun, easy read. Great for teens or adults. As a non-rider, I didn't understand a lot of the horse terminology that was heavily included throughout the book, but it was interesting and even a little educational. The ending well…. wow. Didn't see it coming and it kept twisting even after I thought I had it all figured out! I love a good mystery that I don't quickly guess the ending of. I will definitely recommend.

I read Trail of Secrets with my 11 year old and found it to be a great book, suspenseful to the end. We didn’t want to put it down!

This book details a sex offenders attack and it wasn't a conversation I needed to have just yet. Definitely for older ages. I read many reviews and unfortunately was not alerted of the content, on the contrary many recommended for 10 yo.

Such a good mystery with a very different ending than I thought!

This is a highly enjoyable and exciting read for young adults, especially girls, who love horses or want to know what an equestrian summer camp would be like. Our guide is a girl who is highly sensitive so she is just the right person to ferret out secrets after spotting the camp ghost.At the same time, we learn a good bit about advanced jumping training and we meet a variety of characters; there's always something to learn from the interactions. I found quite a few nice surprises which heighten the suspense. Although I quickly solved the ghost origin I still found the end unusual and suitable.Have fun. Good for readers from eleven to sixteen and horse lover adults. No romance issues although older readers will be aware of suggested situations which are not stated.I downloaded an e- copy. This is an unbiased review.

This is a highly enjoyable and exciting read for young adults, especially girls, who love horses or want to know what an equestrian summer camp would be like. Our guide is a girl who is highly sensitive so she is just the right person to ferret out secrets after spotting the camp ghost.At the same time, we learn a good bit about advanced jumping training and we meet a variety of characters; there's always something to learn from the interactions. I found quite a few nice surprises which heighten the suspense. Although I quickly solved the ghost origin I still found the end unusual and suitable.Have fun. Good for readers from eleven to sixteen and horse lover adults. No romance issues although older readers will be aware of suggested situations which are not stated.I downloaded an e- copy. This is an unbiased review.