Book Review- The Tethered World

Ah this book made me smile. The story telling is seeped in my favorite things. Narnia references throughout, nuanced characters, an exciting new world to explore, The Tethered World took me a while to get through because I was enjoying myself and didn’t want to rush.

Sadie Larcen is one of five siblings, the oldest in a homeschooling family. Her family is the best representation I have ever seen in fiction of a homeschooling family. They take care of each other, they squabble, and the older ones find out they have to rescue their parents from Big Foot.

“What if Myths are Real” is only my favorite writing topics ever. I appreciated the world Heather L.L. FitzGerald built and the heroes that live there and help the Larcen kids. Sadie is an interesting character because she has no interest in fantasy. She is a down to earth girl who likes her life. She doesn’t day dream of far off places, she likes real life thankyouverymuch. Her character was a real treat to see her grow and stretch herself, but she still stays that homebody girl. Sadie would make a good hobbit.

I look forward to seeing a couple of the characters more fleshed out in the next book as I felt they were just along for the ride, teetering on Mcguffin status. The book has a fulfilling end, but leaves enough space to be curious for future adventures.

Note: I received this book as an advance pre-reader copy.