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The Siren by Katherine St. John

4 reviews

rebeccaouellet's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Murder, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Car accident, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Abortion, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Rape, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, and Alcohol

bookswithjk's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

A tense mystery in the Caribbean - there were a few twists and turns that kept me thoroughly hooked but it is a slow read. The majority of the action happens in Felicity’s flashbacks, and the finale happens rather quickly after so many pages of slow meandering. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Pregnancy

sfbookgirl's review

adventurous dark mysterious relaxing tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

After loving Katherine St. John’s first novel, The Lion’s Den, I couldn’t wait to pick up her second book, The Siren. The Siren is unique with its mixture of beachy vibes and heart-thumping thrills. On the picturesque beaches of St. Genesius, a Hollywood film is being filmed starring the famous actor Cole Power and his ex-wife. Three very different women, Coles ex-wife Stella, film producer Taylor, and Stella’s assistant Felicity all have an agenda to execute. 

 

When a strong hurricane brews offshore, each woman finds herself trapped on the island, united against a common enemy. I really enjoyed the perfectly executed mixture of beach vacation vibes with a suspenseful underlying tone. The Siren has a juicy plot with ample drama but isn’t what I would consider a mystery. The big secrets are relatively easy to guess, but what Katherine St. John does well is writing an addictive story that keeps you turning pages. 

 

Thank you Grand Central Pub for a gifted copy! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Car accident

Minor: Biphobia

rachelreadthese's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, and Sexual assault