Another beautiful story of children finding their homes through mystical doorways by Seanan McGuire.

Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear, like all of the Wayward Children series, gives a nostalgic vibe. There's this almost fairy tale atmosphere to the story. You know the 'fairy tale' logic? Where things don't make sense and in a strange way they do? Worlds where anything seems possible and the questions of how and why are suddenly suspended. Yet at the same time, these worlds have this uncanny ability to ask, with almost childlike curiosity, about the true heart of the matter. It's one of my favorite elements of the Wayward Children series.

oh my godddd what is it about this series that just punches me in the face and makes me feel like a peeled grape

I love this series, some books are stronger for me than others but I also enjoy them. This one had a really interesting world exploring the Drowned world with goat turtles and man eating frogs. Nadia is a character I was excited to learn more about and I thoroughly enjoyed this instalment. I enjoy the stories that involve the school a little more than the world stories but this one was still really fun. Will happily continue to read every new book that comes out in the series for however long she decides to write these for.

This series of books has me coming back time and time again. I will admit that Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear has taken me the longest to read of all the books, because I needed time to sit and reflect often on Nadya's journey. It had just a sense of realism and reluctant acceptance that hit me hard in these times. I love this book and I'm happy to have read it and I can't wait for Book 11.

I consider the latest installment in this series my annual New Year's read and look forward to it every year. McGuire writes with such emotion and depth, allowing you to feel the feelings and longing of the characters and I love the insight into the backstories of each. This installment is Nadia's story, and I loved the detail and enlightening of her inner turmoil. Seeing her as a child was interesting and her stoic view of life and then a glimpse of joy, or at least contentment, was heartbreaking. The vivid imagery of the water world of the drowned girls was lighter and more human than I imagined, but that isn't a negative. I can't wait for the next and I'm just as in love with this series as ever.

Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire is a breathtaking masterpiece that blends lyrical prose with emotional depth. McGuire’s storytelling is as fluid as the waters she describes, drawing readers into a world where every detail feels vivid and alive. The characters are richly developed, their journeys resonating with themes of resilience and self-discovery. The narrative’s ebb and flow mirror the emotional tides, making it impossible to put down. McGuire’s talent for weaving magic and humanity shines brightly in this tale, leaving a lasting impression. A truly enchanting and unforgettable read that deserves every one of its five stars.

#10 in the Wayward Children's series Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear and I have to be honest it's my least favorite of the series. The story felt completely unrelated to the main storyline, which made it hard to care about the characters. I was so disappointed 😞. It's become a yearly tradition to read a Wayward book in January, and now I don't see myself anticipating new releases as I once did.

Adrift In Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire

* Thank you to @netgalley and @torpublishing for providing an ebook in exchange of a honest review.

Another very good addition to the series! The descriptions are so good that it felt almost like a movie. I need to know what comes next!

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A meditation on adoption and disability. A one-off story in the series, backfilling Nadya's story from the glimpses we've had of her in previous entries.
Asever, looking forward to the next in the series!
Thank you to the publisher, via NetGalley, for providing me with an arc for review.

Short and sweet review for a short and sweet read. (Wellllll…. As sweet as a Wayward Children book can be. I always get upset when they get brought back to this shity place lol)

This is book 10 in the series so if you haven’t read any of the others you may be in for some spoilers…. LOOK. AWAY. YOU’VE BEEN WARNED.

This is Nadya’s story and her world through her water door. Coming from a mother who used to swim a lot and loves frogs (Even funnier fact, because two of my siblings HATE frogs), the world of Belyyreka was super magical and I loved imagining it through Seanan’s words. It was super beautiful and before we even got to the talking turtles I was already hoping that that’s where we were heading. Who doesn’t freaking love talking turtles??? And there was this special thing where a turtle could choose you as a companion and you could be a scouter and ride your turtle to explore the unknown. OR you could have a giant turtle that could pull boats around for fishing or for traveling to farm. IT WAS SO FREAKING COOL.

That ending was hurtful… even though you practically see it coming from a mile away because this is a backstory and we’ve already met her in the present with the others. SIGH Alas, I would have loved to have a giant old turtle companion.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. Can’t wait to see what comes next!

My thanks to Tor Publishing Group and NetGalley for the Digital ARC. This book is ALREADY OUT!!! Go check it out for yourself and see what you think!

I love the cover for Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear. It conveys the magical whimsy of this Young Adult Fantasy series with LGBTQ+ characters. I've read every book in the series at least once. The audiobooks are also fantastic.

› McGuire knows how to create fully-developed characters and the Wayward Children series has a diverse LGBTQ+ cast. There is incredible world-building and beautiful writing. The plot is fast-paced and engaging. I had such a good time reading this story even though it broke my heart. It made me want to re-read the entire series again.

APPEAL FACTORS
Storyline: action-packed, character-driven, issue-oriented, open-ended, unconventional, tragic
Pace: fast
Tone: emotional, inspiring, sad, sweet, reflective, magical
Humour: amusing
Writing Style: well-crafted dialogue, compelling, descriptive, engaging
Character: authentic, complex, strong female, well-developed, diverse
Disability representation: deaf or hard of hearing, physically disabled
LGBTQIA+ Representation: queer

Read Alikes:
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
A Dealy Education by Naomi Novik
A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab
Down Station by Simon Morden
› Final Thoughts
• Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear is an inspiring and emotional gateway fantasy story with a strong female character who is physically disabled. This fast-paced, atmospheric, and suspenseful story is about self-acceptance, found family, and love.


Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I say this every time I read a new installment in the Wayward Children books but seriously, McGuire out does herself every time! This may actually be my new favorite book in the series. I loved getting to see Nadya’s world and am just continually astounded by the worlds McGuire dreams up. I absolutely love these novellas.

When one-armed Nadezhda is adopted from a Russian orphanage by an American couple, she quickly learns that they are more interested in the appearance of a perfect family than in understanding what she wants. One fateful day, she falls into a turtle pond near her home and ends up in an entirely different world, Belyyreka, where humans live with giant turtles, animals talk, and some of the water is breathable.

This is another fascinating novella in the Wayward Children series, that focuses on the character Nadya from "Beneath the Sugar Sky". Nadya is a misunderstood and ignored child, and I found her very relatable. I also very much enjoyed the worldbuilding of Belyyreka and am only disappointed that so much of its history remains as yet unknown.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an Advance Readers Copy.

Another installment in the Wayward Children series, Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear is the story of Nadya, a Russian orphan who found herself living in Colorado. One day, while watching the turtles in a pond near her house, Nadya found a Door asking her to "Be Sure." Not quite realizing what she was getting herself into, she went through the door, finding herself in a world filled with water.

This is not my favorite of the Wayward Children series, but it is a respectable entry.

In this book, we’re following Nadya, orphaned as a child by her mother and then again by her country. Her adoptive mother fits her with a prosthetic arm that she’s not comfortable with. Frustrated, she finds herself in an underwater world among the turtles and people she identifies with.

I love anytime I get a new book in my favorite series! And I really really enjoyed this book. I loved nadya and her search to find her people. It was heartbreaking along the way but I loved the journey. Anytime we are with the children in their worlds it’s a little sad bc you know what the outcome is gonna be! 😢 I loved watching her find her place in the world. And then broke my heart knowing it’s falling apart. I really hope we get more from nadya in future books

I continued my tradition of reading the newest in the Wayward Children series books on New Year's Day. These books have continued to get darker each time and the conversation of not only disability, but how the church tries "to save" the orphans in the name of Christianity. I loved the world and there was more than once where I chuckled as I was reading it. My favorite stories are always the origin stories and this was no exception.

I think we can all benefit from being reminded that lack does not always exist where others tell us it does. Sometimes, people say "I could never be happy if..." and then go on to list things that are true about your life. But they will never live your life, so they don't actually know how it would feel. Your happiness is more important than other people's perceptions about what your happiness should be. That message was a hit with me.

The turtles? Also a hit for me. I, too, would like to travel into a world where I can be best friends with the turtles. I feel like I'm already in that world every time I visit the pond at my school.

The story, however, was not my favorite of the Wayward Children books. I can't decide if it was something inherent in the book itself or something about the fact that I have had the hardest time focusing on reading the past few days, but the middle to end felt weirdly disjointed and rushed at times. A fun book, but not in the top tier for me.

Like all of the Wayward Children books, Adrift in Currents is art. Seanan McGuire's writing is so flawless that the reader can feel every nuance of the world she has created, and feels a deep yearning for more when the book is over.

🐢ADRIFT IN CURRENTS CLEAN AND CLEAR🐢 by @seananmcguire is book 10 of this wildly inclusive YA novella series. Thank you to the author, @netgalley and the publishers, @tordotcompub and @macmillan.audio for the e and audio-ARCs.

Happy Pub Day to this beautiful book! The Wayward Children series is one of my all time faves and each character study and world is unique.

In this chapter, we follow Nadya Sokolov, a young Russian American woman who was adopted after she was given up at birth and born without one arm. She does not feel at home in America until the day she finds her door...

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While I can't say this is my favorite Wayward story, I still very much enjoyed Nadya's adventures with turtles! The story discusses being born without a limb and how the world will continually try to "fix" you even if you aren't asking to be fixed. Obviously the topic of adoption is a big one in this too!

I can't wait to read book 11