A review by prosepander
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant

adventurous dark informative mysterious tense 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

4.0

My favorite part of the novel was the wide cast of characters, each with their own varied ideas and motivations. All of which were treated with the same amount of respect in the narrative. I also very much enjoy

how we’re left with the lingering threat of the Elder. Watching, waiting for her moment to strike.

Additionally, I think the epilogue was fitting, though the ending was lacking. To me, it feels as though there was a possible sequel that never came to fruition. 

Initially, when reading, I thought the determining factor for characters that lived would be their willingness to see the Sirens as real and intelligent beings versus animals or science experiments. That didn’t turn out to be true.

While a few POV characters were lost, most of the characters we grew to care about lived to the end of the novel

. Honestly, I think we could have stood to lose a few more. It may sound callous, but it might have upped the stakes for the reader. 

Though the final act was rushed in the end, I still think Into the Drowning Deep is worth a read. The character development and intrigue from the Sirens more than makeup for a very quick ending.