Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood

Lies We Sing to the Sea

Sarah Underwood

420 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A legendary YA debut. This dazzling sapphic fantasy inspired by Greek mythology will captivate fans of Circe and The Song of Achilles.Each spring, Ithaca condemns twelve maidens to the noose. This is the price vengeful Poseidon demands for the liv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 933 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
adventurous 64%
sad 57%
dark 40%
mysterious 29%
tense 26%
challenging 17%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 24%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.5

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