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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Special thanks to the author, @hearourvoicestours & @harpermuse for my gifted copyβΌοΈ
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This book was amazing I promise the author never misses with the historical fiction. There is so much power and authenticity in her writing you will not put this down. Literally every book Iβve read by her Iβve loved but I think this one is by far my favorite.
Exploring the consequences of a failed foster care system, irrational decisions, living in a group home, codependency, heartbreak, trauma and how children are placed into situations where they have to protect themselves from those who should be protecting them. We follow Katia Daniels a woman torn between doing whatβs right against a system that continues to do so much wrong.
Unable to bear children of her own Katia became the mother those boys needed at the Pike County Group Home for Negro Boys. With her personal life already being a struggle she was not only a caretaker for the group home but also her family. Not to mention one brother returned home from war, the other was missing in action, and she also lost her father in the midst of it all.
Youβd think things couldnβt get any worse until they do. With the weight of the world on her shoulders Katia eventually spread herself to thin and a mishap with one of the group home boys makes her realize she has more to lose than she thought.
Overall, this book was so worth the read and I highly recommend it. All of the characters were lovable, memorable, and richly developed. Chad and PeeWee will definitely tug at your heartstrings. It was a little unsettling to see some of the things the boys had to endure especially Chad. But if you love historical fiction you wonβt be disappointed with this book.
Have you ever read a book, slept on it because you had a hard time outting into words how it affected you, and hours later, still having a difficult time? Thats how I felt about this book. I finished it around one thismorning, and was so captivated by the story and the characters, couldn't fall asleep until after 3 am. This book was absolutely mesmerizing and amazing. The character had such a hold on and still does. As much as I've been through, it takes a lot to make me cry these days, but I was constantly heartbroken and spilling tears throughout this story. This was not my first read, and it surley won't be my last. I rarely do a top 10, because I read so much (although I do have a top list listed by genre ), but if I did, this would be one of the books.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
This is a beautifully told historical fiction that will tug at oneβs heart strings! Itβs hands down in my top 10 for the year.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
medium-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Read this emotional story in one day. I could not put it down. From the first page Katieβs life grabs you and you. She is a strong woman and so many people depend on her. Her family, her boys at the home she runs and the her staff all look to her for answers and she makes sure she does everything in her power to take of every thing and everyone. But she learns she canβt control everything. Keep the tissues handy because this is a very emotional story. But thereβs a few laughs and heartwarming moments too. I definitely recommend reading.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A great story. A story of women. A story of the oldest daughter. A story of heartache. There are a lot of characters and moving parts but the story unfolds in a way that all you want is for everyone to be happy. Katia is a women that is taking care of everyone but herself and when someone comes along that wants to take care of her she finds it impossible because of her insecurities and heartache. The family dynamic consist of relatives and found family and the love is unmatched. The passion that Katie has for her work is a heavy burden and being untethered from it might be the only way for her to truly become the woman she desires to be. If you love historical fiction as much as I do give this a read. If you love a story that plays out like a movie give this a read. If you love a story that is well written and takes you on an emotional ride give this a read. If you love a story of womanhood give this a read.
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Thank you to Hear Our Voices Tours and Harper Muse Books for my ARC copy! This review contains my personal thoughts and opinions.
Untethered is easily the heaviest book Iβve read this year, but itβs also one of the most profound. Angela Jackson-Brown weaves an emotionally charged tale set in the 1960s, centered around Katia, a character whose journey is as heartbreaking as it is relatable.
Katiaβs story highlights the immense emotional labor carried by Black women, a weight that remains all too familiar even today. Her struggles to shoulder everyone else's burdens while trying to keep herself afloat are both poignant and eye-opening. This book serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of rest, healing, and learning to lean on others for support.
Chad and Pee Weeβs stories were equally compelling, their heartbreak adding depth to the narrative. I found myself fully invested in their arcs, rooting for them even as their challenges unfolded.
That said, I did grow a bit frustrated with Katia's relationship with Seth. Her tendency to push him away felt understandable but also maddening at times, and the abruptness of how their story wrapped up left me wanting more closure.
Despite this, Untethered is a beautifully written and impactful novel that I wonβt soon forget. Angela Jackson-Brown has a way of capturing both the resilience and vulnerability of her characters, making this book an unforgettable read.
Rating: 4.25/5