Friendship, self-discovery, a dreamlike middle-of-the-night horseback ride, and a satisfying ending make for certain reader appeal. -- Booklist (starred review)

Lean's imagination runs wild, but her descriptions of a girl who rediscovers hope and wholeness remain firmly rooted in truth. -- New York Times Book Review

The author intertwines the characters and story line with finesse, keeping readers guessing about Angel's identity and the appearance of the hundredth horse until the end of the evenly paced plot. A touch of magic delivers a satisfying and positive conclusion. -- School Library Journal

Lean effortlessly stitches a moving tale right to the very edge of fantasy without ever tearing the satisfying believability of her story. -- Kirkus Reviews