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A review by carly_books
A Sea of Song and Sirens by Whit Stanfield
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Okay so I just finished this and I'm UNWELLðŸ«
This book literally had me reading until 3am every night and despite my destroyed sleep schedule, I regret absolutely nothing! Like, this is what happens when you get a siren story that actually delivers on the mythology instead of just using it as window dressing ✨
The world-building? Chef's kiss I'm talking gorgeous islands and city, complex magic systems, and lore that actually makes sense! I was completely lost in Maren's world from page one.
Maren started off a little naive (girl, what are you DOING?!) but watching her transform into this fierce, rage-filled queen was everything I didn't know I needed. Pure feminine rage FMC? Yes please! 🔥 plus she's a woman of colour?!?! We NEED more of that! Especially in Mermaid stories.
And Kye... oh my god, KYE. This man put me through the emotional wringer! When he came back I knew something was off but THAT?! Did NOT see that coming! He's moody and reckless and perfect enemies-to-lovers material - I was obsessed 🖤
Fair warning: the pacing drags in some spots, but honestly the character development was so good I didn't even care.
BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT THAT ENDING?! What the actual hell was that cliffhanger?! I'm sitting here like "that's how it ENDS?!" - this is absolutely NOT a standalone!
This book literally had me reading until 3am every night and despite my destroyed sleep schedule, I regret absolutely nothing! Like, this is what happens when you get a siren story that actually delivers on the mythology instead of just using it as window dressing ✨
The world-building? Chef's kiss I'm talking gorgeous islands and city, complex magic systems, and lore that actually makes sense! I was completely lost in Maren's world from page one.
Maren started off a little naive (girl, what are you DOING?!) but watching her transform into this fierce, rage-filled queen was everything I didn't know I needed. Pure feminine rage FMC? Yes please! 🔥 plus she's a woman of colour?!?! We NEED more of that! Especially in Mermaid stories.
And Kye... oh my god, KYE. This man put me through the emotional wringer! When he came back I knew something was off but THAT?! Did NOT see that coming! He's moody and reckless and perfect enemies-to-lovers material - I was obsessed 🖤
Fair warning: the pacing drags in some spots, but honestly the character development was so good I didn't even care.
BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT THAT ENDING?! What the actual hell was that cliffhanger?! I'm sitting here like "that's how it ENDS?!" - this is absolutely NOT a standalone!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Chronic illness, Kidnapping, Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, War