The Wayward Children books are usually hit or miss for me, and although I enjoyed parts of this sixth installment, Across the Green Grass Fields was a miss. I enjoyed reading about the centaurs adopting Regan, as well as her friendship with Chicory, but wasn’t all that invested in Regan herself or the Hooflands’ politics. McGuire skillfully incorporated very relevant discussions of gender, identity, and family throughout the novella, but didn’t succeed nearly as much in writing realistic children in the opening chapters. I also found the ending to be a bit abrupt and rather unsatisfying. I don’t think I’ll be continuing with this series.

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