Conquering Sky, Sea, Land and beyond ...

In a series of 6- to 10-page micro biographies, Thrill Seekers introduces readers to women who have reached the "top of their game" in their respective sports. It explores the spark that ignited their passion for their sport, each woman's journey through various types of adversity, and how they deal with the risks, dangers, and setbacks. Text insets offer more detailed information about the sport and its equipment, as well as ways to connect with each athlete on social media. 

Parent Perspective:
Don't let the "women" in the title fool you. Anyone who loves the X Games, aerial sports, or pushing the limits of physics will connect with this book. The short chapters are great, and the self-contained stories allow readers to move through the book in any way they choose. I also like how it is separated into the various sports arenas (sky, sea, land). Last, I appreciated how the author added social media/websites to each biography so that readers can keep up with their favorite athletes from the book.

All that said, I lost interest about halfway through. I put the book down, read something else, came back to it starting in a different section, and still felt the same way. While the individual stories are compelling and interesting, and the terrain varies, there is a "sameness" to the journeys and emotions conquered that emerges which made it hard to keep going. 

This is a good choice for reluctant readers or those who only like "short stories." The ability to choose what you want to read is a draw for them.

Anyone interested in "extremes" or things that instill fear will find this an engaging read. 

This is about extreme sports, so if you are a reader who internalizes fear and danger, you need to know that up front. The descriptions aren't graphic, but the emotions are palpable.