Open a book this minute and start reading. Don’t move until you’ve reached page fifty. Until you’ve buried your thoughts in print. Cover yourself with words. Wash yourself away. Dissolve. Carol Shields Republic of Love

Terrified and Curious: White Horse by Alex Adams

That’s how Zoe says she feels about a recurring dream that she’s been having; she’s both terrified by and curious about how it plays out.

Simon & Schuster, 2012

That’s exactly the response that a number of readers will have to White Horse.

Alex Adams’ debut novel contains a lot of conflicting emotions.

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