Reviewed by wazunhinged
Rating: God Tier
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I was SCREAMING over this book. Tethered North was everything I’ve wanted from a dystopian romance. The pacing, the angst, the chemistry, the HEAT??? And the world itself was SO fucking unique. I was completely hooked from start to finish, and every time I thought I had a handle on where things were going, this book found another way to pull me back in.
The chemistry was absolutely everything. The tension, the angst, the slow build, the payoff - I ate ALL of it up. And genuinely, I never felt like there was a wasted moment. There wasn’t a scene where I thought “this could’ve been cut” or a subplot that felt like filler. Everything felt intentional, which made the story feel so immersive and kept me invested the entire way through.
My only real critique is that the last quarter felt like Jessa suddenly realized she had 47 things left to happen and went “okay, everybody move!” 😂 So much happened so quickly that the ending felt rushed. I don’t think the answer was cutting more - I think some of the breathing room in the first half could’ve been maneuvered throughout the rest of the story. ALL THAT TO SAY: I fucking loved this book. This was everything I needed and I think I’ll SCREAM if there isn’t more in this world!!!