by G.L'S » Thu May 04, 2017 3:30 am
Username: G.L'S
Show Name: Of Fire and Stars
Barn Name: Nueth
Gender: female
Age: 4
Height: 16.0
Main Halter Color: Periwinkle blue
Secondary Halter Color: Twilight
Phenotype: Bay Blanket Appaloosa
Genotype: Ee - AA - Lplp - PATN2PATN2
Fav Character: Princess Amaranthine from Of Fire and Starts by Audrey Coulthurst
Known primarily as Mare throughout the book, Princess Amaranthine is the eldest in the royal family of Mynaria but she will not succeed due to preference to a male heir. Because of this, she very much marches to the beat of her own drum. Mare is known for being unconventional and uncaring of tradition.
Though she's aloof upon first meeting, Mare is a dedicated horsewoman and is highly regarded for her work in the royal stables. Mynaria is known for breeding excellent war horses and most of her focus is dedicated to training and spending time in the barn with them. She is often chastised throughout the book for her unladylike and dirty appearance, her boorish conversations, and her developed apathy for anything to do with ruling the kingdom or tradition. The only two people who understand her are her uncle and Princess Dennaleia who is her brother's betrothed. Her uncle is killed early on and her drive to solve his death pushes her dangerously close to Denna with both good and bad consequences.
The reason why Mare is my favourite is because other than being a redheaded princess, she is basically me in a book form. She spends all day in the barn, clad in breeches, and could care less about any social interactions or marital matches her family makes for her. When she's not in good mood, she is visibly disgruntled with everyone involved, has a razor sharp wit and sarcasm, and avoids all human contact and stays with her chestnut gelding Flicker. Like her, I also find horses are the only ones who truly understand me and the games many people play seem to be far beyond my interest and comprehension. Plus, she can't fight to save her life.
Her care for the Mynarian horses and Denna is one I hope to keep someday with someone. Though she is distant to Denna at first, she cares and supports her throughout the book and does whatever she can to make sure they can be together, even when it seems like the world is against them. For those who like horses and fxf romance, it's a wonderful YA book that is relatable to anyone dealing with horses and love.