"You must never do anything that might expose our secret. This means that, in general, you cannot form close bonds with humans. You can speak to us...
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Jan 15, 2012
Michelle
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The Siren is an exquisite and beautiful story. If I could describe the novel with only one word it will be: perfection. The main character Kahlen is a lovely girl that you as a reader can’t help but love her. Learning her story, how she became a siren and the consequences to be this magnificent creature are amazing and a little bit sad. Kahlen got a second chance after “dying” in 1921 but her second chance came with a price: giving up on ever More...
The Siren is an exquisite and beautiful story. If I could describe the novel with only one word it will be: perfection. The main character Kahlen is a lovely girl that you as a reader can’t help but love her. Learning her story, how she became a siren and the consequences to be this magnificent creature are amazing and a little bit sad. Kahlen got a second chance after “dying” in 1921 but her second chance came with a price: giving up on ever More...
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Dec 31, 2010
Jennifer
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After reading this story, it is taking everything in me to not totally gush; it is that good. THE SIREN is the story of Kahlen, mostly, along with her sisters and the Ocean. A siren is a singer, a singer of the Ocean. In order to maintain herself, the Ocean must feed; sirens help her to do that.
Kahlen and her "sisters," Marilyn and Aisling, begin the story and you find out quite a lot of how si More...
After reading this story, it is taking everything in me to not totally gush; it is that good. THE SIREN is the story of Kahlen, mostly, along with her sisters and the Ocean. A siren is a singer, a singer of the Ocean. In order to maintain herself, the Ocean must feed; sirens help her to do that.
Kahlen and her "sisters," Marilyn and Aisling, begin the story and you find out quite a lot of how si More...
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Mar 03, 2010
Kaitlyn
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Feb 17, 2010
Laura
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Jul 19, 2009
Cinnamon
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Imagine a world where you're granted a second chance at life, but forced to give up everything you love? That is the story of Kahlen, our beautiful heroine in the new book, THE SIREN by Kiera Cass. When approached to read this one, I was admittedly a little nervous because I hadn't heard anything about the book; nothing good, nor bad. I agreed to take the book on and as some other books I have had the fortune of being presented with, am quite glad that I did. THE SIREN was refreshing, haunting a
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Jan 26, 2012
Annaliesa
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"How do you thank the Ocean?"
I've had such a hard time trying to put the love I feel for this book into words. So I'll try to keep it short and sweet.
After I finished reading, I felt that The Siren had taken my soul, polished it, and gave it back for me to keep. It's one of those books where you know you've got a good story in your hands and try to savor each word to make it last longer. This book exceeded every expectation of mine. The plot itself was absolu More...
I've had such a hard time trying to put the love I feel for this book into words. So I'll try to keep it short and sweet.
After I finished reading, I felt that The Siren had taken my soul, polished it, and gave it back for me to keep. It's one of those books where you know you've got a good story in your hands and try to savor each word to make it last longer. This book exceeded every expectation of mine. The plot itself was absolu More...
Jul 13, 2010
Pam
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This book was an absolute delight to read. Something completely different which was welcome.
This was a debut novel by the author, and it was self published. When I first found that out I was shocked because I couldn't imagine that she could not have found someone who wanted to publish this book with her. But I later learned she chose to self publish simply because she was not interested in going through the publishing process. From what I understand, she is currently working on h More...
This was a debut novel by the author, and it was self published. When I first found that out I was shocked because I couldn't imagine that she could not have found someone who wanted to publish this book with her. But I later learned she chose to self publish simply because she was not interested in going through the publishing process. From what I understand, she is currently working on h More...
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Sep 14, 2009
Courtney
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I picked up a copy of this book while I was in Dallas for TwiCon 2009. I fully admit that I first heard of this book through Kiera's (and Liz's) youtube channel, twicurls. Wanting to support one of the sweetest girls I'd ever met in any fandom, I bought it and incidentally forgot about it until just a few weeks ago.
I rated it a 3 out of 5 stars for several reasons. I didn't hate this book, nor did I fall in love with it either. It was an easy read for me and held my attention throug More...
I rated it a 3 out of 5 stars for several reasons. I didn't hate this book, nor did I fall in love with it either. It was an easy read for me and held my attention throug More...
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Aug 06, 2011
Becca
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A great novel by a new author. The struggle of a forbidden love in an impossible situation. Impossible because our heroine, the Siren still has 19 years of service to the Ocean, until which are up, she contains a monumental secret - that of what she is. That secret includes being unable to speak out loud to humans without killing them. It also means until her time is up, she is unable to be killed, hurt, or age in any way. The only problem is that even without the ability of speech, she falls in
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Sep 21, 2009
Erica
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Wow, Kiera Cass has such talent. She is definately an author to watch! The Siren covers decades all in 276 pages, and you never once find yourself bored, only overcome with a need to know what happens next. You grow with the characters and experience their life. The Siren had me crying at numerous points and I'm by no means a big crier in books. It wasn't just sad parts that had me crying either, I was tearing up over some of the happiest parts of the book. Parts of The Siren were so heartbreaki
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Dec 29, 2010
Ally
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I will admit, I was predisposed to love The Siren. I've been a fan of Kiera's videos on Youtube for a while now and I couldn't wait to read the new book she seemed so excited about. However, The Siren went far beyond what I ever expected. I literally could not put it down. I read it in a day and the next day I read it again, just to be sure that I didn't miss anything. Kiera Cass makes falling in love with her characters as effortless as breathing.
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Mar 28, 2010
Julie
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Wow! What a great book! Where to start...The writing was amazing. If you have read some of my previous reviews I'm all about the romance, but the romance doesn't start off until around page 80, but because of the originality of the story and her writing, I didn't care. I wasn't wondering when the romantic hero was going to show up. I loved how she highlighted how wonderful relationships between women can be. It was a nice change from the usual resistance and cat fighting between female cha
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Dec 02, 2009
Samantha
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After reading this story, it is taking everything in me to not totally gush; it is that good. The Siren is the story of Kahlen, mostly, along with her sisters and the Ocean. A siren is a singer, a singer of the Ocean. In order to maintain herself, the Ocean must feed; sirens help her to do that.
Kahlen and her “sisters,” Marilyn and Aisling, begin the story and you find out quite a lot of how sirens and their lives work. They are beautiful, they can live around regular humans, they ca More...
Kahlen and her “sisters,” Marilyn and Aisling, begin the story and you find out quite a lot of how sirens and their lives work. They are beautiful, they can live around regular humans, they ca More...
Nov 22, 2010
Monet
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I've been wanting to read this book for a while now, but i kept pushing it back. That was really dumb of me! Honestly - this is probably the most touching book i have ever read! It deals with four different kinds of love: romantic, friendship, sisterly, and motherly love. They come together in one amazing book that just makes you smile. The characters are funny, and have real personalities - something you don't see very often anymore! I really liked the fact that the characters were NOT in high
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Aug 13, 2010
Heather
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This was an interesting concept, somewhat unique (at least to me), since I have forayed into fantasy. The idea of the Ocean stealing souls that would have otherwised drowned, and using them as Sirens to lure others to their deaths (to feed the Ocean).
I can compare this book to Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr, in that I was overwhelmed (and not in a good way) by the delving into emotional depths...depressing emotional depths. However, The Siren doesn't have any redeeming qualities fo More...
I can compare this book to Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr, in that I was overwhelmed (and not in a good way) by the delving into emotional depths...depressing emotional depths. However, The Siren doesn't have any redeeming qualities fo More...
Jul 03, 2010
Angie
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I, like many other readers of this book, first found Kiera through youtube, and to be honest her adorable and awesome personality is probably the only thing that got me through the first half of this novel.
Don't get me wrong, I really loved the ideas and characters in the novel, however the book had a slow start with its entirely narrative first person style. I'm pretty sure this novel was self published, and I believe enough in Kiera's talent, and this story, that had it been tradi More...
Don't get me wrong, I really loved the ideas and characters in the novel, however the book had a slow start with its entirely narrative first person style. I'm pretty sure this novel was self published, and I believe enough in Kiera's talent, and this story, that had it been tradi More...
May 11, 2011
Shannon
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The Siren is a very beautiful story. It is very touching and I learnt a lot when I read it. The main character Kahlen is a very lovely girl that was very well described and it is hard not to love her. In some way and I don't know why this book reminded me of the book ' the little mermaid" who gave up everything. I was a little sad when i finished it, mainly because this book felt a little short. But it is definitely worth a read.
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Jul 27, 2009
It was hard getting to the end, since I read it during a busy weekend and kept having to interrupt the story, but it was a good read. The epilogue played over and over in my mind once I had finished... especially the last sentence. A good sign, I think.
Mar 16, 2011
Flicks
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I loved this one! This was written by someone I have come to admire for the past couple of years. All the characters in this story were so much fun to read about. If you love the ocean or love a really good fantasy novel, I recommend reading this!
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Nov 23, 2009
Hetty
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Not only is Kiera a beautiful and charasmatic person, but she blends those aspects of herself into her novel. She has a classic writing style, but she is a new and refreshing author. I can't wait to read more of her work in the future!
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Feb 22, 2011
Sara
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I picked up this book expecting to like it. The story sounded fanciful and intriguing. I was anticipating a fun ride.
I wasn't anticipating being completely overwhelmed and caught in the story. The characters sucked me in and held on, becoming incredibly real (especially considering some are mythical creatures). The times I had to stop read (stupid work and sleep!) drove me crazy, I wanted to know so badly how things turned out. If that isn't enough, the writing is poetic and beautiful More...
I wasn't anticipating being completely overwhelmed and caught in the story. The characters sucked me in and held on, becoming incredibly real (especially considering some are mythical creatures). The times I had to stop read (stupid work and sleep!) drove me crazy, I wanted to know so badly how things turned out. If that isn't enough, the writing is poetic and beautiful More...
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Oct 08, 2011
♡ K J Shadows ♡
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Read this book a long time ago and while I can't give it the proper review it needs it was VERY good. I enjoyed it greately and its one of those mermaid stories that is timeless. I highly recommend it to anyone.
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Jun 21, 2010
Beth
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I absolutely love Kiera Cass. She's an amazing lady and her book is equally special. Really original story, great characters. I'd recommend it to everyone.
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Jan 25, 2012
Selene
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Big hell no. Will never read a book by an immature author. DONT READ THIS BOOK
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Dec 17, 2011
I'm very intrigued by this book but I was wondering if it has a happy ending?
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Jan 14, 2012
Another book I had on my TBR shelf for months and months...gone.
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Feb 26, 2011
Melissa
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This book was really hard to get into. Almost painful at times.
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