The Scorpio Races

Set on the fictional island of Thisby, this fantasy novel follows Puck Connolly, who becomes the first girl to enter the dangerous annual Scorpio Races, and Sean Kendrick, a four-time winner who has a unique bond with the deadly water horses called capaill uisce. The story explores themes of determination, tradition versus change, and the courage to challenge societal expectations. Puck's participation breaks gender barriers in her community, while both protagonists navigate family responsibilities, economic hardship, and the deadly allure of the supernatural horses that emerge from the sea each fall.