A review by immakingt0ast
The Tethered Mage by Melissa Caruso

3.0

This was a solid fantasy read. Good worldbuilding, unique and innovative magic system, and the main character is a woman, which is uncommon in fantasy novels. I appreciated the amount of gender equality and pro-LGBT messages in this novel. That's honestly why I picked it up, and while I do appreciate the representation and normalization of LGBT culture in books and literature, I can't say it did much for the story. It's a bit dry, especially in the middle. There's a lot of political drama and I was expecting a bit more of a swashbuckler, especially for how long it is.

3.5 stars. I will probably continue the series.