Across the Green Grass Fields (Wayward Children #6)

Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire

Regan loves all things horses, like really loves them, and she's relieved that being a bit horse-obsessed is seen as a fairly normal 'girl thing' to be. Because she would really hate to be seen as different. But even with all her efforts, things still get complicated in her social circle. Then she stumbles through her door, she finds herself in the Hooflands. A world populated entirely by hoofed beings, and a world where human children are treasured because they are the heroes.

This is our 6th in the Wayward Children series, and Regan is unlike the others in that she wanted to belong safely in the world she was born in. Also, we had never met her in past books, and in the earlier portal fantasy installments of the series it was always a wayward child we already knew. (Incidentally, this also makes this book a good standalone option within the series). And Regan is not only is here to surprise us the reader, but she also makes it very clear that heroes chose their own destinies too.

This is a book about identity and knowing yourself, about making decisions and acknowledging the results, and about many amazing and varied equine creatures. Obviously it is a good read for fans of Seanan McGuire and the Wayward Children series, but also great for those who enjoy portal fantasy, horses & mythical hoofed creatures, strong characters and books about choosing your own fate.

"We all get to have the same chance to save the world."

"It came with so many strings that it was easy to get tangled inside it, unable to even consider trying to break free."

Thank you to Netgalley for the arc. This is an unbiased review.