This review originally posted at Hooked on Books 
 I was fully addicted to this book. I did not want to go to work, socialize, watch TV - anything. I just wanted to read it. 
 This is a great example of quality dystopian lit. Alex Adams offers a great look into our society and what some of our potential downfalls could be. It was also nice to read a dystopia that wasn't focused on women's reproductive rights. Not that they aren't important, but it's nice to have some variety. White Horse felt very honest and authentic and because of that it may not be for the faint of heart. Nothing is sugar coated here. There are some pretty gruesome scenes (and characters - particularly The Swiss) but nothing that shouldn't be there. Everything here is necessary to the story. At no point did I feel like Alex Adams was trying to bulk up her story with unnecessary details. 
 White Horse, is set up so that the timeline switches from then (in the immediate time following the release of the White Horse virus) to now (Zoe's current struggle). Alternating timelines are tricky to pull off but I think it works in this case. It kept me off kilter and confused which helped me relate to how the characters were feeling. It also kept me from guessing right until the very end how things were going to turn out. 
 But by far the best thing about White Horse, is Zoe. She is tough and brave and incredibly human. I not only liked reading about her but I respected her too. I wanted to cry with her, I cheered her on, I yelled at her to keep going and I wanted to punch those that treated her poorly. She rocked. This novel would be nothing without her and I can't wait to read more of her story in the books to come. 
 My only complaint is that I thought the ending was a little too perfect, but that being said, who knows what will happen in the next book. White Horse can definitely be read as a standalone but trust me you'll want more of Alex's writing, so I'm personally really happy it's a series. And on the off chance the author reads this - any chance you're a Doctor Who fan? Because the last line made me smile. 
 Final recommendation: For fans of dystopian lit this is a must read. Others who enjoy a really good, authentic adventure story will also find lots to love.