Bunny's Reviews: Tethered Review Spotlight

Find out why Tethered by Elayna R. Gallea is an Amazon #1 bestseller in YA dark fantasy and in new releases!

Okay, just ignore this book's gorgeous cover, because it is too mind-blowing to deal with right now. LOL! Seriously, if this cover doesn't make you stop in your tracks and give it a once or twice over...I don't know what to tell you. Well, I'll say that you are obviously missing out, because this book? It' good!

Tethered is the first book in Elayna R. Gallea's The Binding Chronicles and from the first page you are going to be hooked. The young princess is having a birthday. However, instead of celebrating it with friends, family, and those she loves most she's getting married. To a vampire. Not her choice. The vampire in question? Rumored to be deadly, blood-thirsty, and to leave a slew of bodies in his wake. Not exactly the most comforting thing to be thinking of when it comes to your future husband, right?

This marriage? It's meant to bring an alliance, but this alliance is going to do little for Luna's welfare in her mind. She thinks she has some idea of what is to come with this marriage, but she has no idea what she is in for.

The betrothed - Sebastian, is less than pleased with the arrangement himself, but when his Maker throws a twist in there...well, all bets are officially OFF. He can't believe what she's demanding of him, but let's be clear...ol' boy doesn't have a choice. Best hope to it and be quick! She looks mad! LOL

Tethered is engaging from beginning to end. You have the characters who fulfill the role of bringing Luna's horrors to life, but Sebastian is the one who attempts to more or less walk the line. As you read the book, the deeper you go, the more engaged you're going to become in the characters and their situation. Of course, the binding going sideways throws an interesting twist into the story that will literally pull you to the edge of your seat.

I'm excited to find out what happens next, but since we have time I think that I'll be checking out The Ithenmyr Chronicles and seeing what that is all about since they are set in the same world. It's something to set your teeth into while February gets here so that you can grab and devour this book for yourselves.

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to the author, Elayna R. Gallea, and R&R Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book. I look forward to what comes next!

Tethered (The Binding Chronicles #1)

Publication Date: February 1, 2023

Genre: Dark Romantic Fantasy/ Upper YA

🦇Vampires
🦇Magical Bindings
🦇Arranged Marriage
🦇Only One
🦇Tormented Hero

What could be worse than an arranged marriage to a vampire prince?

When Luna is sold into marriage to the Prince of Darkness, she thinks she knows what to expect. Arranged marriages happen all the time, right? Wrong. No one could have prepared her for the reality of being married to the vampire prince.

Ever since the day he was Made, Sebastian has been living according to Queen Marguerite’s rules. After all, he’s only alive because of her. When she orders him to marry and Bind himself to Luna, a human hailing a neighboring kingdom, he has no choice. He agrees to the marriage but never expects to feel anything for Luna.

When their Binding Ceremony goes awry, and they are magically Tethered, everything is thrown into upheaval. Unable to leave each other’s presence, they must learn to live with each other. Or die.

Tethered is a slow-burn arranged marriage epic romantic fantasy and is filled with forced proximity, magical bindings, vampires, and world-building.

Tethered takes place in the same world as Of Earth and Flame. It can be enjoyed on its own or alongside The Ithenmyr Chronicles.

This series is upper YA/NA and has moderate steam. There are some instances of violence, language, and mature situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.

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About the Author

Elayna R. Gallea is a whimsical weaver of words, creating tales of romantic fantasy. Nestled in the enchanting land of New Brunswick, Canada, she lives with her husband and two younglings. When she’s not writing fantastical stories, she eats copious amounts of chocolate and cheese, reads every day, and plays with her cats and dogs.

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