A review by athenezadam
Mortal Tether by Candice Jarrett

4.0

In Mortal Tether, children must survive in a world where adults become monsters who hunt them in the dark. The book starts off strong, capturing the first few horrifying nights after the plague hits. The main character is no-nonsense, and is written as an entertaining, typical 13-year-old perspective. Her companion's personality is particularly likeable, softer and humbler than what would initially be expected when first described. The novel's pacing slows very slightly in the middle, which is reasonably expected while new territory is being explored, and the epilogue seems smooth given all the issues that arise in the storyline. Overall this thrilling book has an ominous tone that will leave readers thinking about the story after it has ended.