My book review of Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire.
Title: Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear
By: Seanan McGuire
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 160
Release Date: January 7th, 2025
Publisher: Tordotcom
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:
Giant turtles, impossible ships, and tidal rivers ridden by a Drowned girl in search of a family in the latest in the bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-Winning Wayward Children series from Seanan McGuire.
Nadya had three mothers: the one who bore her, the country that poisoned her, and the one who adopted her.
Nadya never considered herself less than whole, not until her adoptive parents fitted her with a prosthetic arm against her will, seeking to replace the one she'd been missing from birth.
It was cumbersome; it was uncomfortable; it was wrong.
It wasn't her.
Frustrated and unable to express why, Nadya began to wander, until the day she fell through a door into Belyrreka, the Land Beneath the Lake--and found herself in a world of water, filled with child-eating amphibians, majestic giant turtles, and impossible ships that sailed as happily beneath the surface as on top. In Belyrreka, she found herself understood for who she was: a Drowned Girl, who had made her way to her real home, accepted by the river and its people.
But even in Belyrreka, there are dangers, and trials, and Nadya would soon find herself fighting to keep hold of everything she had come to treasure.
Review:
Seanan McGuire once again proves her mastery of storytelling in Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear, a novel that beautifully blends fantasy with deeply human emotions. The story is set in a world both familiar and strange, where McGuire's lyrical prose draws you into a journey of self-discovery, loss, and redemption.
The protagonist’s journey is filled with moments of quiet introspection and intense action, making it a compelling read from start to finish. McGuire’s ability to create richly detailed worlds is on full display, and the characters are vividly brought to life, each with their own complexities and struggles that make them feel real and relatable.
What sets this book apart is its exploration of the delicate balance between hope and despair. McGuire tackles these themes with sensitivity, weaving them into the narrative in a way that feels both natural and profound. The pacing is generally well-handled, though there are moments where the plot meanders slightly, which may slow down some readers.
Overall, Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear is a hauntingly beautiful novel that will linger in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the last page. It’s a story of resilience, of finding clarity in the midst of chaos, and of the quiet strength that lies within us all. While not without its flaws, it’s a book that will resonate deeply with fans of McGuire’s work and newcomers alike.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
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