Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear.

ADOPTIVE parents; MCGUIRE, Seanan, 1978-; MISSIONARIES; BEST sellers; FANTASY (Psychology); EMOTIONS

Seanan McGuire's novel "Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear" is the 10th standalone portal fantasy in the Wayward Children series, focusing on the backstory of Russian orphan Nadya Sokolov. Born with a stump for a right arm, Nadya struggles with feelings of alienation, even as she finds a new home in the aquatic world of Belyyreka. The novel explores themes of belonging, disability rights, and the complexities of adoption, offering a mysterious and evocative setting for readers to explore. McGuire's storytelling is sure to captivate both new readers and longtime fans of the series. [Extracted from the article]

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