Savannah loves horses more than people, and she dreams of one day becoming a jockey. But when her father’s girlfriend gets pregnant, finances get tight.
To make ends meet, she has to take a job mucking out the stables, where she crosses paths with the handsome (and rich) Jack Goodwin.
Savannah likes Jack, but it will never work. His life of privilege is so completely different from hers.
Racing Savannah by Miranda Kenneally explores what it’s like to be caught between two worlds, and the self-belief needed to navigate the dangers of horse racing.
If you fell in love with the bumpy romance and powerful leads of Racing Savannah, you might be wondering what to read next! I’ve put together this guide to your best options.
If you enjoyed reading Racing Savannah then you’ll fall in love with books like Along for the Ride, My Life Next Door, and The Distance Between Us.
Savannah and Jack come from very different worlds. Jack is rich and popular, while Savannah’s family is only just getting by.
Their contrasting backgrounds look set to threaten a blossoming romance and add relatable drama.
Gender Roles
Savannah is a girl that likes to live by her own rules. She’d rather muck out the horses than hang around with boys.
But when she meets Jack, she’s happy to give in to her romantic side.
Savannah enjoys playing with what it means to be feminine and living her life by her own rules.
Taking Responsibility
With her family struggling financially, Savannah has to step up to try and make ends meet. As well as taking on her family’s responsibilities, Savannah has to learn to make her own choices.
Racing Savannah emphasizes the importance of your choices, and how you need to take responsibility for your own life.
Auden has always loved the night. It’s a chance to spend some time alone with her thoughts and escape the pressures of the daytime.
When Auden encounters Eli, it seems as though her solitary nighttime bike rides are about to become a group affair. But strangely, she doesn’t seem to mind.
Eli shows Auden that school isn’t everything, while Auden helps Eli open up. With long summer nights ahead, how will their relationship grow?
Pros
Eli is a swoon-worthy love interest.
The romance is gentle and realistic.
Auden’s home life feels real.
Cons
Auden’s parents are unbearable.
Themes: Discovery, teenage romance, escaping a difficult home life.
Jordan has always been one of the boys. She’s the captain of the high school football team, and her eye is firmly set on a big athletic scholarship. She doesn’t have time for romance.
Until Ty Green moves to her school. Will this cute quarterback distract Jordan from her dreams?
Catching Jordan is the first book in Miranda Kenneally’s Hundred Oaks series.
Pros
Even football haters will appreciate how the game adds tension to the plot.
Jordan is an unexpected protagonist for a romance.
The side characters are well-drawn.
Cons
Ty is a divisive romantic lead.
Themes: Self-discovery, gender roles.
Final Thoughts
Racing Savannah is a romantic YA novel that explores contrasting backgrounds and gender roles.
The fast-moving plot and swoon-worthy romance will keep readers wanting more.
If you fell in love with Raising Savannah, I think you’ll love the rest of the Hundred Oaks series by Miranda Kenneally.
For an “opposites attract” storyline, try reading The Distance Between Us, or My Life Next Door. Or for a story of self-discovery, try Pushing the Limits and Along For the Ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Need To Read The Hundred Oaks series to read Racing Savannah?
Racing Savannah is the 4th book in the Hundred Oaks series, but you don’t have to read the rest of the series to enjoy it.
What Should I Read After Racing Savannah?
If you loved Racing Savannah, why not try the rest of the Hundred Oaks series? Catching Jordan and Stealing Parker are both good starting points!
Noah Burton works as a Librarian full time, and is a blogger in his spare time. His goal is to write compelling recommendations for all of the most popular books he can find, from science fiction to romance.
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