Wednesday Wishlist-- The Scorpio Races

Can I just pause for a minute and mention how horribly behind I am on my Maggie Stiefvater reading? And yes, I understand that I'm only behind because I had a bout of insanity last year, but still...not cool, because I seriously, seriously want to read Forever (which I'll be getting to before the end of the week). However, even though Forever, Lament, and Ballad are all sitting on my shelf, it's The Scorpio Races I have my eye on.

Here's a little bit about it: Some race to win. Others race to survive.

It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line.
Some riders live.
Others die.
At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them.
Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn't given her much of a choice. So she enters the competition - the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen.
As she did in her bestselling Shiver trilogy, author Maggie Stiefvater takes us to the breaking point, where both love and life meet their greatest obstacles, and only the strong of heart can survive. The Scorpio Races is an unforgettable reading experience.

Maggie Stiefvater is a truly gifted writer. I'll be reading Forever in just a couple of days, and I can't wait any longer! If you don't know anything about her, take a look. She is a fantastic person, and an amazing artist!