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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Slow paced. Might try again later. Updated review!!!! This book was good. Sad but good. I cried more than once.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was the first time I needed to take out a whole box of tissues for entire last leg of a book. I am nothing short of blown away and devastated by this contents of this story.
Katia is beyond perseverant. An unselfish, dedicated pillar of unconditional love prioritizing those in her community or under her direct care — including her family and the resident boys of the group home she manages — even to a fault, when she's resolved to reserving her own demonstrations of vulnerability for the betterment of being a problem-solver and remaining strong. Nevertheless, it was a common sentiment of hers to wish she could <i>“… heal [everyone] and take away their pain.”</i>
It has been her life’s mission to advocate, empower, and protect the lives she touched — especially her boys. Intentional with her every move and word; setting them up for success in a world that didn’t care for their well-being; ensuring that every hardship could be turned into an opportunity for substantial and long-lasting growth. <i>“…You’ve turned this group home into a sanctuary for these boys.”</i>
I loved to see the different tools she equipped each boy with — especially how to process their own emotions and catering on their own individual needs. I loved to see her applying the same techniques she would tell her boys to her own times of need.
It broke my heart to witness all the tragedy that she and the children had to endure and simultaneously amazed me to witness such displays of commitment to those who hadn’t received the opportunity to experience boundless expressions of true love before. <i>“You’re b-b-better than a m-m-mama, Miss Katia."</i> Katia was their advocate, cheerleader, guidance counselor, leader, and definitely their mother. It was absolutely beautiful and heart-wrenching.
Katia, would make an intentional effort to put a healthy distance between the children and her personal life, but things were different for her when it came to Chad and Pee Wee. She viewed them as her own children, but also, in a way, as her younger brothers. Their brotherhood reminiscent to that of how younger twin brothers, Marcus and Aaron, were like when they were children. It was incredible to see the parallels between Marcus, the eldest, with Chad, and Aaron with Pee Wee.
Katia’s grief was palatable and overflowing. Usually, she would try to reserve her reactions but would find her tears spilling out without being able to control them. It hurt me when she hurt; I wished she gave herself a piece of grace and forgiveness she willingly extended to everyone else. That being said, I loved to see her journey towards personal growth and healing with her pain — one step and day at a time.
This is definitely one of my favorite reads of the year and I plan on buying a physical copy and loving this story forever. This <i>so</i> deserves to not only go viral but to be read by everyone.
Katia is beyond perseverant. An unselfish, dedicated pillar of unconditional love prioritizing those in her community or under her direct care — including her family and the resident boys of the group home she manages — even to a fault, when she's resolved to reserving her own demonstrations of vulnerability for the betterment of being a problem-solver and remaining strong. Nevertheless, it was a common sentiment of hers to wish she could <i>“… heal [everyone] and take away their pain.”</i>
It has been her life’s mission to advocate, empower, and protect the lives she touched — especially her boys. Intentional with her every move and word; setting them up for success in a world that didn’t care for their well-being; ensuring that every hardship could be turned into an opportunity for substantial and long-lasting growth. <i>“…You’ve turned this group home into a sanctuary for these boys.”</i>
I loved to see the different tools she equipped each boy with — especially how to process their own emotions and catering on their own individual needs. I loved to see her applying the same techniques she would tell her boys to her own times of need.
It broke my heart to witness all the tragedy that she and the children had to endure and simultaneously amazed me to witness such displays of commitment to those who hadn’t received the opportunity to experience boundless expressions of true love before. <i>“You’re b-b-better than a m-m-mama, Miss Katia."</i> Katia was their advocate, cheerleader, guidance counselor, leader, and definitely their mother. It was absolutely beautiful and heart-wrenching.
Katia, would make an intentional effort to put a healthy distance between the children and her personal life, but things were different for her when it came to Chad and Pee Wee. She viewed them as her own children, but also, in a way, as her younger brothers. Their brotherhood reminiscent to that of how younger twin brothers, Marcus and Aaron, were like when they were children. It was incredible to see the parallels between Marcus, the eldest, with Chad, and Aaron with Pee Wee.
Katia’s grief was palatable and overflowing. Usually, she would try to reserve her reactions but would find her tears spilling out without being able to control them. It hurt me when she hurt; I wished she gave herself a piece of grace and forgiveness she willingly extended to everyone else. That being said, I loved to see her journey towards personal growth and healing with her pain — one step and day at a time.
This is definitely one of my favorite reads of the year and I plan on buying a physical copy and loving this story forever. This <i>so</i> deserves to not only go viral but to be read by everyone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Abandonment
Minor: Sexual violence, Police brutality, Trafficking, War
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
While Untethered does take place during 1967 and certain plot points are directly influenced by historical moments, this story felt like it could have taken place at any point in history and still make sense. Jackson-Brown does an excellent job balancing multiple plot-lines that create a full story and allows for a very real feeling experience. Untethered has nicely balanced moments of humor, heart breath, joy, and despair. Katia is a magnificent character and it was rewarding watching her grow and evolve, even with everything life was throwing at her. Untethered explores what it means to be a Black woman in American society and the many ways in which Black women can and do mother the young even when those young might not be theirs in a biological or conventionally sense. Jackson-Brown celebrates Black community, Black family, and Black love in all forms, and she employs beautiful prose to do so, penning moments that almost brought me to tears or had me grinning from ear to ear.