5 Star Review
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Editorial Book Review:
By Marcos Buttler
Being able to see the world through the eyes of a wild horse is very moving. The story takes you to the wild, beautiful fields, where every day is a fight to stay alive and freedom is everything. It's not just an exciting story; it's a deep, emotional one that shows the spirit of wild horses in a way I've never seen before. The writing is vivid and draws you right into the story, making it easy to hear the pounding hooves, feel the wind, and sense the constant tension between safety and being held captive.
What I loved most about the story was how it just flowed easily, with both exciting and calm parts. It never felt forced or overly dramatized, just real—like stepping into the mind of a creature whose instincts are finely tuned to the rhythms of the land. There’s an honesty to it that makes the emotional beats hit even harder, whether it’s the joy of running with the herd, the fear of the unknown, or the quiet moments of connection that transcend words.
The attention to detail is remarkable. You can tell the author has a deep love and respect for horses, not just in how they move but in how they think and feel. The descriptions of the mustang’s world—its dangers, its beauty, its ever-changing nature—are breathtaking. I found myself pausing just to absorb the imagery, as if I were there, standing on the open range, watching these magnificent creatures in their element.
But what really struck me about the story was how deeply it touched me on an emotional level, not the place or the adventure. You have to be strong and fight to keep something important when everyone else wants to take it away. There is a thin line between people who want freedom and people who believe they can keep it. When it was over, I felt like I had lived with this mustang, been through the good times and bad, and had a better understanding of the wild heart that we all have.
About the Author
Susan Metcalfe Honneus
Susan Metcalfe Honneus is an artist whose love of horses began at an early age. Summers were spent at her grandparents’ farm with her very first horse, a wonderful bay Morgan named Ginger. Since then, Susan has had many horses in her care. She has loved them all - their inquisitive personalities, as well as their mischievous traits.
Having developed a lifelong interest in the natural world around her, she enjoys drawing birds, horses, and people’s pets. Check out her web page, www.meadowbrookgallery.com.
Susan graduated from Skidmore College with a B.A. degree in Art and Art History. She is an active sponsor of the American Wild Horse Campaign and a member of the Guild of Berkshire Artists. She is married and lives with her husband, David, on her grandparents’ farm where her horses run in free in their pasture.
Passionate about the welfare of the wild horses out West, she has brought a story about a wild mustang to life. “Into the Wind” is her first book.
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