Rough Magic

Think the next Educated or Wild. Palmer’s memoir of beating the odds to become a horse champion is an inspiring saga of perseverance — and a classic underdog tale. * Entertainment Weekly * Prior-Palmer's style is a fascinating mix of pep and poignancy. A really terrific story by a spirited new voice. * Sara Baume * [Prior-Palmer's] gorgeous, sensual depiction of this race is a literary marvel; it feels like you are riding alongside her across the desolate steppes; her verbal acuity makes vivid the most elusive of landscapes; her triumph becomes ours. * NYLON * In this sensual, spiritual memoir, Prior-Palmer recounts her grueling journey through immense physical hardship, and her surprising transformation from underdog to champion * Esquire * Absolutely riveting. * Buzzfeed * Filled with soulful self-reflection and race detail, this fast-paced page-turner is a thrill ride from start to finish. * Publishers Weekly * Feisty and exhilarating . . . Horse lovers will adore this inspiring and spirited memoir. * Kirkus Reviews * Prior-Palmer may be a gifted equestrian, but also she’s a born writer. . . . The journey, told through Prior Palmer’s voice, would’ve been interesting even without the satisfaction of victory * Refinery 29 * Prior-Palmer writes with a dash and boldness few writers possess. . . Her narrative alchemy is remarkable * NPR * Such an addictive and likeable book. It’s not really about horse riding. It’s about female nonconformity and a desire to plug into the thrills and torments of existence ***** * The Telegraph *