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Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch

Pony Confidential

by Christina Lynch

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  • Nov 2024, 384 pages
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Debrianna O. (Costa Mesa, CA)

Pony Confidential is More than a Humorous Mystery
I thoroughly enjoyed Pony Confidential. It is promoted as a humorous mystery novel, but the novel is a lot more than that. Through the perspective of a once-beloved pony that has been passed around from owner to owner, Pony Confidential addresses the relationships humans have with animals, the disposable nature of society, environmental destruction and the need to feel safe and protected. Through the eyes of Penny, the book addresses childhood trauma, the burden of mental illness, and the classism of the penal system. In short, this book is more than meets the eye and I enjoyed the two perspectives, though the "more
Mindy

Unique!
Such an enjoyable read. Great characterization. Fun, yet thought-provoking. A unique story.
Regina G.

A Heartfelt Adventure
With a cast of memorable characters, cross-country escapades, and a mystery that wraps up neatly—if not without a few surprises—this story delivers joy. As a fan of cozy mysteries, I particularly enjoy the element of a clever animal leading the charge.

Our Pony embarks on a journey of self-reflection while traveling to reunite with Penny, the girl he once adored (and still does). Initially, he comes across as angry and somewhat self-centered, but through the connections he forms along the way—especially with Rat—he gains self-awareness and learns to empathize with others. Of course, you have to suspend disbelief,more
Carol R. (North Mankato, MN)

Something unique!
Admittedly, I was a bit skeptical before I started reading. I don't enjoy fantasy and no doubt this book has some of that! However, I am a lover of animals, especially horses, and I was rooting for Pony to be reunited with Penny. While on the surface Pony Confidential appears to be a simple book, there are serious issues. I had a beloved dog as a child and without going into it, the dog died tragically and I was heart-broken. I still think about that dog to this day. Some people under-estimate the bonds children can develop with pets. I believe it goes both ways. Read this book, enjoy your pets, and treat peoplemore
Linda L. (Hilliard, OH)

For lovers of ponies
If you like animals, and especially ponies, you will enjoy this book. The dialogue is very funny and brings out the humanity of each animal. The reader will need to suspend disbelief and enjoy the anthropomorphism. The mystery of the long ago murder is rather a stretch, but the love of the pony for his former owner is heart warming and enjoyable.
Caroline (Baltimore, MD)

A Hilariously Absurd Premise Drives a Winning Lightweight Mystery
Meet Pony. Once owned and beloved by Penny, Pony got sold without warning when Penny was twelve. More than two decades later, he's still bitter about it and one day runs away to find Penny and confront her.Christina Lynch's PONY CONFIDENTIAL is a funny and sometimes wry murder mystery told in alternating chapters from the perspectives of this likable pony and the equally likable Penny.

Although Lynch's book is cute, it avoids cutesiness thanks to its tone of occasional cynicism from Pony and plentiful sarcastic asides from a pessimistic goat friend. In Penny's chapters this fluff book loses a little fluff asmore
Linda J. (Urbana, OH)

But wait! There's more!
3.5
The opening was imaginative and caught my mind, but…
There kept being one more thing, one more wrinkle, one more trip, one more bending of chronology and imagination. I got tired by the end.
I learned some things, like a pony is not just a young horse and some philosophy. It was following the story of a 3rd-grade teacher in California arrested by a deputy she knew (and thought was pulling a prank) and subsequently extradited to New York for a murder she supposedly committed 25 years before when she was 12.
The story alternates voices, Penny (the woman) and the pony she had as a child. Magical conversationsmore
Margaret A. (Cornelius, NC)

Pony Confidential
I enjoyed this book. It was a unique plot for a murder mystery. At times it felt the story was aimed at a young adult audience. However the first person narrating and character personalities were very enjoyable

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