Blood Red Horse

By K. M. Grant,

Book cover of Blood Red Horse

Book description

Will longs to be a knight, like his older brother Gavin. Then he could ride a charger, fight bravely in the Crusades for King Richard, and win the heart of a fair maiden. All he needs is a horse. And when he chooses one, he chooses well - a small…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Blood Red Horse as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Though this book is historical fiction rather than fantasy, and I generally am a fantasy fan, K. M. Grant does wonders in this book. It takes place in King Richard’s crusades and, though the book spans several years, you never feel rushed or disconnected from the characters. It does not pick sides but rather has characters on both sides who come together, not in war, but in their love for a small blood-red stallion. As a huge history fan and an equestrian, this book combines medieval times and a knowledge of horses with a talent of weaving stories. It is…

From C.J.R.'s list on action driven young adult fiction.

If you love Blood Red Horse...

Ad

Book cover of A School for Unusual Girls

A School for Unusual Girls By Kathleen Baldwin,

A spy school for girls amidst Jane Austen’s high society.

Daughters of the Beau Monde who don’t fit London society’s strict mold are banished to Stranje House, where the headmistress trains these unusually gifted girls to enter the dangerous world of spies in the Napoleonic wars. #1 NYT bestselling author…

Want books like Blood Red Horse?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 63 books like Blood Red Horse.

Browse books like Blood Red Horse

Book cover of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Book cover of Heir Apparent
Book cover of The Spirit of Things

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,593

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in knights, brothers, and the Crusades?

Knights 70 books
Brothers 114 books
The Crusades 54 books