Slight spoiler warning in the second paragraph if you aren't familiar with how the Wayward Children books usually end up working out.
As usual, I enjoyed this latest installment of the Wayward Children series. I don’t really have a lot of thoughts about it. I quite enjoyed Nadya's introduction, though her characterization is mostly told and not shown. That's not to say it wasn't done well, just that we don't really get a chance to "see" how Nadya does any of the things she does from her perspective until later in the book.
I did have a feeling of impending dread as the book went on, especially considering it’s one where the main character is going to fall out of her chosen world at some point… which Nadya does. Wayward Children hasn't yet introduced a character who gets to live out their "Happily Ever After" in their chosen world in their introductory book. Honestly that part reminds me heavily of the end of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, with Nadya’s true age being stripped away from her. I honestly find this kind of de-aging horrifying, which is usually the point. I can't imagine having to go through puberty again, especially while also having to navigate being a literal child in the eyes of everyone around you when you've been an adult for... however long it was.
I liked the concepts of different densities of water being breathable or not and sitting atop each other. The turtles were neat. I feel like I could have used some more characterization of Alexei. He was just kind of a “blah” character who I definitely didn’t attach to.
The parenting styles of Carl and Pansy were kind of interesting to look at. It's very clear Pansy is the driving force of that relationship, and not in the greatest way. Her need to both conform and control gave me the "ick."
Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear was another solid entry to the Wayward Children series. I can't wait to see how Nadya factors into the rest of the story line.
Favorite Line
"But things weren’t love." - Narration
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