Alyssa’s Reviews > Tethered > Status Update
Alyssa
is starting
Sometimes it feels like the only thing she thinks about are how much she’s thinking about him and that she should not be thinking about him so much. I do not think this book passes the Bechdel test.
— Oct 15, 2025 08:08PM
Like flag
Alyssa’s Previous Updates
Alyssa
is 82% done
Oh my god he’s so dramatic and NEVER explains anything fully
— Oct 17, 2025 06:22PM
Alyssa
is 48% done
This argument is so repetitive without either of them saying anything
— Oct 15, 2025 09:33PM
Alyssa
is starting
It’s all telling, no showing. And it’s also all, “I shouldn’t feel this way, why does she affect me this way?” Wouldn’t it make more sense for him to be a little bit more secretive about his sentiments, especially around other vampires? Also, adding a little bit more nuance and mystery would help it be more interesting.
— Oct 15, 2025 07:48PM
Alyssa
is starting
This book feels like I’m watching that one tiktok girl being a “pick me” girl in fantasy, with obnoxious exposition (“I don’t believe I need to tell you…” followed by an explanation of the world that both characters should clearly know), and characters that act in cliche ways instead of actions that would be motivated by the situation
— Oct 14, 2025 10:12PM
