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Sirenz (Sirenz #1)

by Charlotte Bennardo, Natalie Zaman (Goodreads Author)

3.59 of 5 stars 3.59 · rating details · 235 ratings · 73 reviews

Bickering frenemies Meg and Shar are doing some serious damage at a midnight sample sale when the fashionistas find themselves arguing over a pair of shoes-with fatal consequences. One innocent bystander later, the girls are suddenly at the mercy of Hades, Lord of the Underworld himself. To make them atone for what they've done, Hades forces the teens to become special-ass...more

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Published June 8th 2011 by Flux

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Aug 04, 2012 Girls*heart*Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

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When I was contacted about being a part of this blog tour, I have to say I was so very excited. I'd read the synopsis for the first book and it sounded like something I would love. I'm very interested in mythology and I love a book that can make me laugh. I am pleased to report that I adored both of these books.

The story is told from the points of view of the two main characters, Meg and Shar. These girls are convinced they could not be more different from one another and on the surface, that c...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Erika rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012

Title: Sirenz (Sirenz #1)
Author: Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman
Publisher: Flux
Number of Pages: 280
Date of Release: June 8th, 2011
Source: Author for Blog tour!
Summary From Goodreads:

Hades, the god of the underworld, forces bickering frenemies Meg and Shar to become special-assignment Sirens. Finding the delicate balance between their old and new responsibilities turns out to be harder than they expected, especially when an entire pantheon of Greek deities decides to get involved.

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Jun 25, 2012 Rachel Marks rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sirenz by Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman is a great quick read that every fashonista should own. It is a YA paranormal comedy that left me laughing out loud and wanting to go shopping. If you are looking for a great book to read while you lounging at the pool or the beach this summer, then this book is certainly it.

In Sirenz, Meg and Shar are not the best of friends. By a cruel twist of fate Meg and Shar find out that the Olympian Gods truly do exist and are now forced to work together as...more

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Jun 14, 2012 Sabrina rated it 5 of 5 stars

What can say except Oh my Gods! Sexy crazy Gods and Goddess and two high school girls caught up in their games. I loved this book.

Meg and Shar are room mates at an advanced high school and they are total opposites. On Christmas break they deicide to go shopping and try to find common ground to build a friendship on. While shopping they end up getting into a fight over some red high heels and killing a guy. In comes Hades to fix this like it never happened by making them Sirens. They have to get...more

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Jun 14, 2012 Paranormal Reads rated it 5 of 5 stars

Sirenz by Charlotte Bennardo & Natalie Zaman

What can say except Oh my Gods! Sexy crazy Gods and Goddess and two high school girls caught up in their games. I loved this book.

Meg and Shar are room mates at an advanced high school and they are total opposites. On Christmas break they decide to go shopping and try to find common ground to build a friendship on. While shopping they end up getting into a fight over some red high heels and killing a guy. In comes Hades to fix this like it never h...more

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Jun 02, 2012 Krystal rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shar and Meg are two very unlikely friends. Meg is very much a Goth while Shar is more sweetness and life. They fight all of the time, but try to get along for the most part. They are having a particularly bad fight when they push a guy in right in front of a subway train. Understandably, this doesn't go well and the girls find themselves in front of Hades. Hades is actually rather mild, but he does have one request. He will make them sirens and they must guide a man to the Underworld, a man Had...more

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May 21, 2012 MoyJoy rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Jan 01, 2012 Haley rated it 4 of 5 stars

Char and Meg are roommates, and have been since the fall. Now it’s winter break and Char wants to go to a sale, so she drags Meg along. Char a fashion and pink obsessed girl. Meg is Goth. They end up fighting over a pair of red shoes at a subway station, accidentally pushing a guy into front of the train, and killing him. Hades appears and makes a deal with them. He will fix this if they become his new Sirens. He convinces them, but they really should have read the fine print. Now they have to l...more

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Dec 01, 2011 Heather rated it 4 of 5 stars

Well after almost six months of sitting on my shelf, I finally got around to reading this novel. It wasn't one I couldn't put down, not a thriller where I had to find out what happened, but it was entertaining. I love pretty much anything that has to do with Greek mythology, funny, realistic, tragic or farce. I'm up for it! So you give me two shopping girls and Hades and I'm really going to want to read it!

First, the characters. Shar is the pink loving, fashionista who all the boys look at and w...more Well after almost six months of sitting on my shelf, I finally got around to reading this novel. It wasn't one I couldn't put down, not a thriller where I had to find out what happened, but it was entertaining. I love pretty much anything that has to do with Greek mythology, funny, realistic, tragic or farce. I'm up for it! So you give me two shopping girls and Hades and I'm really going to want to read it!

First, the characters. Shar is the pink loving, fashionista who all the boys look at and who is used to all the attention. She doesn't share it easily. Then there is Meg, all black wearing, vegan, music loving, could care less about makeup, fashion or her appearance. She's not used to attention. They're roommates and not a good match. Then there's Sweet Jeans! He actually has a name - Jeremy. And he's gorgeous, kind, helpful and interested in one of the girls.

Then we have the Gods and Goddesses. There's Hades, looking oh so hot and fine and offering deals that seemingly can't be refused. He really is a sneaky devil. Then there's Demeter messing things up for Shar and Meg trying to thwart their plans. She's nasty and constantly a pain in their necks. And even Persephone makes an appearance though briefly.

Though the Gods and Goddesses don't make any kind of changes in their characters, Shar and Meg grow greatly through the course of the book. It's a lot of fun reading about what happens to them as they try to complete their task. They have each other's backs and work together as a team to stay one step ahead of the God's.

The story. It was a good story. Funny plot and some great surprises I never expected. I think some of them could have been funnier if they carried it a little further. But the twists and turns and roadblocks that the girls came up against were funny and the side effects of their "gifts" were interesting.
I'm pretty sure there is a follow up book. The ending definitely closes everything up, but it also leaves things questionable enough to leave room for a sequel.

Favorite line in the book: "He was so anal he probably squeaked when he ran." (p. 148)

I would recommend this book to lovers of Greek mythology, though it only loosely follows the story of Persephone and Hades, that's not what the story is about, as the title tells you.
Anyone that loves YA paranormal with a touch of humor, will enjoy this one. It is a light, enjoyable read and I'll definitely pick up the next one when it come out.
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Oct 31, 2011 Brooke Johnson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sirenz is a fun story about Shar and Meg, two completely different girls brought together as roommates for school. In an attempt to form a friendship, pink-loving Shar offers to take Meg shopping at an after-Christmas sample sale, insisting she find something that’s not black, but she doesn’t expect a pair of Vivienne Westwood red patent leather heels. One thing leads to another, and the fighting girls accidentally push a boy into the path of a speeding subway train. Cue Hades.

This novel brings...more Sirenz is a fun story about Shar and Meg, two completely different girls brought together as roommates for school. In an attempt to form a friendship, pink-loving Shar offers to take Meg shopping at an after-Christmas sample sale, insisting she find something that’s not black, but she doesn’t expect a pair of Vivienne Westwood red patent leather heels. One thing leads to another, and the fighting girls accidentally push a boy into the path of a speeding subway train. Cue Hades.

This novel brings together two of my favorite things: Greek mythology and fashion. That’s what initially sparked my interest in Sirenz. The plot is relatively simple, deliver a man to Tartarus before they go back to school. Though it isn’t that simple seeing as their target is both deaf and blind. Shar’s skill is to enchant with her eyes, and Meg’s is with her voice, making their agreement with Hades extremely difficult to complete.

The two voices of the novel, Shar and Meg, are fantastic. The story is told in alternating first-person POVs between the two girls, and even though it took me a few chapters to get used to it, the voices were spot on.

Sirenz is a story of girl-power. There’s no doubt about that. The two girls, working for Hades, use their siren gifts to complete their job, without the help of any men. Hades of course offers his help in a let’s-go-have-sex-and-you-don’t-have-to-work-for-me-any-longer sort of way. And this isn’t big chin, big blue forehead Hades. This is smoking hot, tanned body, dark eyes, rich, fashionable Hades. With inhuman willpower, Shar resists him. (If I was in her shoes… well… I wouldn’t have been a siren for very long…)

The biggest problem I had with the novel was a bit dragged out, and I think that’s because the beginning of the novel didn’t leave any room for buildup. By the time I got to the middle of the novel, I felt that it should have been over and done. That wasn’t the case. That’s not to say that the novel is boring. It’s not. I really enjoyed reading Sirenz and the steady decline into birdwomanhood by the main characters.

My other issue was how neatly everything was wrapped up at the end. I think that Sirenz is supposed to be the first in a series, but I don’t see how the same characters could continue into another book by the way the novel ended. Perhaps other characters take up the mantle?

I enjoyed Sirenz from beginning to end. It’s a fun, light read. I look forward to any future books by Charlotte or Natalie.(less)

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Jul 06, 2011 Kristi-The Book Faery rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: debut-author-2011, ya-arc-for-2011, ya-mythology, ya-reviewed, ya-series, bbt, ya-pub-date-june-11

Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman, Best friends in real life got together and wrote a hilarious story about two roommates that couldn't be more different than cats and dogs---and they fight just like them, too! There are few books I've read that have had me laughing out loud like Sirenz did but in turn, the story has a dark side that kept me turning pages to see just what would happen to this unlikely pair next!

While Meg and Shar are fighting over a pair of Red Shoes, the unthinkable happens...more Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman, Best friends in real life got together and wrote a hilarious story about two roommates that couldn't be more different than cats and dogs---and they fight just like them, too! There are few books I've read that have had me laughing out loud like Sirenz did but in turn, the story has a dark side that kept me turning pages to see just what would happen to this unlikely pair next!

While Meg and Shar are fighting over a pair of Red Shoes, the unthinkable happens but luckily, Hades-the Lord of the Underworld steps in with an offer that they really can’t refuse. When Meg and Shar are caught up in a deal with Hades himself, they don't anticipate the obstacles that will get in the way of their 'deal'. They have until the end of winter vacation to bring in a famous yet reclusive designer who Hades says is eluding him and only the two girls, with the power of Sirens that he has bestowed upon them, can bring him in. Easier said than done! Being a Siren is fantastic-at first-but it has unlikely consequences that Hades just happened to leave out. While Meg can entice men with her voice and Shar with her eyes, it is the intent behind their use. Each time they use their Siren powers, they start to look gain more of the traditional Siren appearance. The real Sirens, birds, complete with feathers, beaks and talons. Yeah, not a pretty sight!

Sirenz reminded me of a Shakespearean fiasco! Hilarious at times, especially when the unexpected happens, say for instance feathers sprouting in odd places in the traditional mythological siren way to well known goddesses popping up with less than honorable intent. There is so much more to this book but to tell anymore would ruin it for the reader! The FAERY SAYS: READ THIS BOOK!

Sirenz is a treasure! A fun read that is so very entertaining, mythological fun and romance and let us not forget the lessons learned by all involved! I had a great time reading Sirenz and cannot wait for the sequel to come out! I know the Gods and Goddesses aren’t quite through with our girls just yet but that’s okay! I already miss Meg and Shar!
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May 12, 2011 Sara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Sirenz by Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman stars Meg and Shar, roommates who couldn't be anymore different. The two put up with each other but are not friends. They meet up over Christmas vacation to go shopping and have a horrible fight over a pair of shoes that ends up with one of them accidentally pushing a boy in front of a subway. A man then shows up and claims to be Hades. He offers the two a chance to get out of trouble if they will work for him as sirens and lure a man to the underwo...more

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Nov 25, 2011 Book Twirps rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shar & Meg couldn't be more different. Shar is all about designer brands while Meg is more vintage. Shar is pretty and hip while Meg is more Goth. The two of them are roommates and bicker frequently, but Shar is bound and determined to at least exist on peaceful terms with Meg. They're stuck together for the duration of their time at school, and Shar isn't about to let a little bickering get between her and her dream school.

Over Christmas break, Shar invites Meg to attend a blowout sale at m...more Shar & Meg couldn't be more different. Shar is all about designer brands while Meg is more vintage. Shar is pretty and hip while Meg is more Goth. The two of them are roommates and bicker frequently, but Shar is bound and determined to at least exist on peaceful terms with Meg. They're stuck together for the duration of their time at school, and Shar isn't about to let a little bickering get between her and her dream school.

Over Christmas break, Shar invites Meg to attend a blowout sale at midnight. She's looking forward to finding lots of designer things at steep discounts. What better way to bond with your fashion-challenged roomie? When the two girls meet a hot guy at a pizza joint, they both begin to drool and the claws start to come out. Later, when the two of them end up bickering over a pair of Vivienne Westwood red patent leather heels, it seems the friendship is just as bad off as it was when the night began. It all comes to a head when the two bickering girls end up accidentally pushing the guy into the path of a speeding subway train. Uh oh.

This is where the smoking hot Hades comes in. He has a job for them. All they have to do is sign his contract to become Sirens, luring an unsuspecting recluse to the Underworld by the end of winter break. Hades has had a problem getting the guy himself. What Shar & Meg don't realize when they sign the contract is that the designer Hades has asked them to bring in is deaf and blind. How is Shar supposed to use her power of enchanting men with just a look and Meg her beautiful voice to lure him away?

Sirenz is light and fun, offering plenty of laughs along the way. It somewhat reminded me of Spoiled mixed with some Greek mythology. The writing is quick and witty and each of the character's voices is distinct, though seem somewhat familiar. The story isn't overly deep and it wasn't one that I couldn't bear to put down, but I did enjoy it and found myself chuckling throughout. I definitely enjoyed the second half of the book. This is when I felt the pace really picked up. Anyone who is a fan of fashion, mythology and spoiled school girls will get a kick out of this one.

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Aug 04, 2011 Darla rated it 5 of 5 stars

Sirenz is a pretty cute and funny book. Meg and Shar were completely different characters with next to nothing in common, but only one goal on their minds - finish the job Hades gave them in exchange for not going to prison while fighting over a pair of shoes.

Shar is a fashionista wearing too much pink, who is obsessed with shoes, and is used to getting her way with just a look. While Shar's looks get her everything, she has trouble holding a conversation.

Enter, Meg the anti-Shar. Meg loves...more

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Jun 02, 2011 Tiffany (For Those About to Read...) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Sirenz is a light-hearted story about a materialistic teenager, Shar, and her not-so-fashion-conscious friend, Meg. Even though it’s a short, easy read, I had a little trouble getting into it at first. The two girls are forced into a deal with Hades, where they must deliver a man to Taturus in a two-week time span, or spend the rest of eternity serving Hades in the underworld.

Since we are dealing with Greek gods, the mission is not as easy as it appears and obstacles abound at every corner. Thi...more Sirenz is a light-hearted story about a materialistic teenager, Shar, and her not-so-fashion-conscious friend, Meg. Even though it’s a short, easy read, I had a little trouble getting into it at first. The two girls are forced into a deal with Hades, where they must deliver a man to Taturus in a two-week time span, or spend the rest of eternity serving Hades in the underworld.

Since we are dealing with Greek gods, the mission is not as easy as it appears and obstacles abound at every corner. This was one aspect that stopped me from loving the story immediately. I always thought that the girls were going to finish the mission and the books would end, but the mission would be foiled and the story would continue. As the book went on, and I stopped expecting a resolution, I started to enjoy it more. Maybe my problem is that I like to figure out what’s going to happen, but this is more of a book that you read for the sake of the reading. It would be a really good beach read, but that just wasn’t the kind of mood I was in when I picked it up.

Another reason that I liked the second half of the book better is because the romance really started to pick up. I have to say though that I agree with the bookmark: “Hades is Haute!” (I got this at BEA and it came with a bookmark. I loved Hades in this novel. He was great. If only there were more of him (sigh).

Sirenz is told from the first-person viewpoint, but the perspective changed every other chapter. In other words, chapter 1 was told from Shar’s perspective, chapter 2 was told from Meg’s perspective, and chapter 3 went back to Shar’s perspective. I hated this—it was so confusing! After I read half of the book, it didn’t bother me quite as much because I got used to it, but I still didn’t like it. I do like when books tell the story from different perspectives, but they typically use the third person. The third person allows for a clear distinction of whose perspective is being told because it always ends with “Meg thought” or something similar. Since each of the chapters is told from the first person perspective, the reader must continually think about exactly who “I” is. While it is reasonably quick to figure out whose perspective the chapter is being told from, it required a bit of thought—unfortunately, this took me out of the story and I just wasn’t able to be fully immersed in the characters’ world because of it.

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Jun 29, 2011 Ana Lucía rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sirenz is a light story about two roommates with two different personalities. While they are shopping Meg and Shar end up facing a serious problem, and that is when they meet Hades, god of the Underworld.
Even when they thought their task would be easy to accomplish, while the story unfolds they realize there are going to be lot of obstacles and complications.

I had a little trouble getting into it at first, with the point of view changing every chapter from Meg to Shar and told from the first pe...more

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Oct 03, 2011 Anary828 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, chick-lit, i-own, must-have-books, young-adult, favorite

“Be careful of your wishes and who you tell”, this quotation would be the main idea of the story of Sirenz.

Frenemies Meg and Shar are fighting over a pair of shoes when they find it in a midnight sample sale. But what they don’t expect is to get in a serious, dangerous consequence with an innocent bystander. After a second they were on the hands of Hades-the God of the underworld. To make them atone from what they done, Hades gave them a new part-time job on becoming a Sirens, luring to the Un...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Alex Bennett added it

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After hearing mixed opinions on Sirenz when it first came out, I was hesitant to give it a shot. But, finally, I manned up (which is funny considering this book is not manly in the slightest) and read it, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. It was fun and perfect to start the summer with.

Basically, Sirenz is just pure fun. It’s not deep or complex or anything, it’s just a mindless read that’...more

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Jun 14, 2012 Mary (BookHounds) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, from-publisher-author, young-adult

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LOVED IT

This story about two private high school roommates, who are not really friends or enemies, Meg and Shar and is loosely based on the Greek mythology of Hades. When the girls do get together at a shoe sale, the worst happens when they fight over a pair of shoes and somehow shove a guy onto the subway tracks. As the Lord of the Underworld, Hades forces the girls into service as Sirens to bring a soul whose time is up to answer for their misdeed. The girls are given powers to help...more MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT

This story about two private high school roommates, who are not really friends or enemies, Meg and Shar and is loosely based on the Greek mythology of Hades. When the girls do get together at a shoe sale, the worst happens when they fight over a pair of shoes and somehow shove a guy onto the subway tracks. As the Lord of the Underworld, Hades forces the girls into service as Sirens to bring a soul whose time is up to answer for their misdeed. The girls are given powers to help them with their quest. Now these girls must now work together AND for a man they begin to loathe just sets up a wonderful tale. Oh, and shoes, did I mention shoes?

Since the guy they are set up to bring back to the Underworld is deaf and blind, Meg's beautiful voice is wasted while Shar's enchantments are totally worthless. The gift of transformation into birds (yes, and you though sirens were just mermaids!), is worth the price of the book alone. Meg is the smart one on the surface but don't think Shar is just a pretty package. Meg's love of vintage captured my heart. Shar is all about name brands (lots are dropped) and she also has brains but her overt love of fashion seems to outweigh them sometimes. Oh, how i loved these characters and the humor that is bestowed upon them. Of course things really spark when all of the gods get involved with their efforts.

The plot speeds along and is pretty clean which is a good start for even the youngest teens to enjoy. There may be some worry over a few of Hades tricks but if they have survived Twilight, it will be a non issue. The element of the girls working together even though they don't want to is a nice twist and the fact that by working together is that it increases their ability to succeed. I have read a few books about Sirens recently (Of Poseidon by Anna Banks and Wake by Amanda Hocking) and this one really hits the mark. I now have another series to recommend to reluctant readers along with Marlene Perez (Dead is), Kelly McClymer (Salem) and Alyson Noel (Riley Bloom). (less)

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Jul 17, 2011 Jessica rated it 3 of 5 stars

I was really excited to read a book that wasn't your typical young adult read. I really liked the idea of mixing mythology with the modern day world, but when it was put into a story it was just okay to me. I really liked Meg and Shar and how even thought they hated each other, they were pushed together when Hades blackmailed them into becoming his sirens. Their fight over Jeremy was cute, but the story was kind of slow. There were moments when I was like, when is something interesting going to...more

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Jun 02, 2012 Mickey (I'm A Book Shark) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, author-review

I received this book from the authors. Here's my honest review:

This is a light, cute read. Meg and Shar are entertaining in their opposites attract friendship. And when they get into some trouble together, it gets even more amusing. In order to get out of said trouble, they have to make a deal with Hades. That's never good, right? Right. They encounter lots of craziness trying to pull off the deal they made. They have lots of rules to follow, or they suffer the consequences.

The humor in this bo...more

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Jun 22, 2011 Reading Vacation rated it 5 of 5 stars

It’s all about the shoes. Or at least that is what Shar and Meg thought when they were fighting over a pair of red stilettos. Their fight leads to a terrible accident and a guy who claims to be Hades makes them a deal. They must act as sirens to lure a man to the underworld in less than two weeks. If they fail, the girls will serve Hades in the underworld for all of eternity. I burst out laughing when I read what their underworld job would be. I’m smiling just thinking about it now.

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Jul 18, 2011 Lisa rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Meg and Shar are seniors in high school, rooming together in the on-campus housing although they share a mutual dislike for each other. Like many teenagers, the two are fashion obsessed. While Shar is a confident and flirty fashionista who loves all things pink, Meg loves all things bands, cool and indie. On a sale-filled shopping trip, things go wrong unexpectedly and their lives take a turn for the strange and impossible…all because of a pair of...more Originally posted at Read Me Bookmark Me Love Me

Meg and Shar are seniors in high school, rooming together in the on-campus housing although they share a mutual dislike for each other. Like many teenagers, the two are fashion obsessed. While Shar is a confident and flirty fashionista who loves all things pink, Meg loves all things bands, cool and indie. On a sale-filled shopping trip, things go wrong unexpectedly and their lives take a turn for the strange and impossible…all because of a pair of heels? An accident leads the girls to make a deal with Hades, putting their lives in his control. After getting loaded with limitless funds and an impressive apartment, they're forced to use their newfound powers of beauty to collect a man's soul, otherwise they'll be sent to hell to be best friends with the hellhounds. It's unfortunate that Hades and some other Gods are determined to make them fail…

The main thing I have to say about this book is that it is hilarious. There is an abaundance of laugh out loud moments, making it a very enjoyable read. Even when the girls are miserable in their new job, one of them will do something absolutely comical to lessen the tension. The shockingly crazy things that happen to them are almost unbelievable, but the two authors are able to make us suspend our disbelief and enjoy the ride.

What's with the title, you say? Sirens in Greek mythology are seductive bird-women who lure sailors onto dangerous rocks with their voices. The girls are blessed with this curse, and their seemingly simple job is made much harder when they begin turning into birds every time they use their voices or looks around men…I'm talking feathers and beaks, people.

The main characters are polar opposites and their contrasting personalities create a wonderful, dynamic atmosphere. They, as well as the two male love interests, form a great cast who take the novel onto different levels. Many times, the girls are attracted to the same man, and as a reader it's difficult to decide who you want to come out on top. It's then clear by mid-novel and I'm really looking forward to exploring these relationships further in the sequel!
Hades is a sexy trickster. He enjoys playing games and keeps everyone on their toes because of his unpredictability. If you're wondering, his lovely wife Persephone is present and she doesn't take a liking to the girls at all. Shar and Meg eventually join forces, using their combined skills and intelligence to escape sticky situations. Love it!

Sirenz isn't a novel to miss. It's a light read that will appeal to all of your emotions and will surely bring a smile to your face. Through Hades' sexy persuasion, the girls' fun adventures and races against time, there's never a dull moment. It was great to see the friendship between the girls form and become something wonderful. I cannot wait to see what else is in store for them! If you'd like, take the authors' suggestion and picture the gorgeous Ian Somerhalder as Hades. Nice visual, right? Fun, sarcastic, frustratingly awesome - that's Sirenz.(less)

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Jun 17, 2012 Angelc rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: already-own-read, keepers

4.5 Stars

This was a really fun modern spin on the Greek myths. I love that it didn't take itself too seriously, yet there's still a lot of heart. I'd say the main message behind the book is friendship, even among an unlikely duo like Shar and Meg.

While I love historicals and fantasy books, I also loved that the authors made the Greek deities completely and unapologetically modern in this book. Hades gives the girls an iPhone with apps to answer any questions that they have about their duties. Pe...more

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Apr 05, 2012 Tofu Fairy rated it 5 of 5 stars

this was a really fun ride of a book...I actually was surprised I liked it as well as I did! it is a teen book...about two 17 year olds...no sex but plenty of steamy scenes to keep you interested...very unique storyline and it was written by two people together which I think is really cool. if you like supernatural stuffs you will most likely enjoy this book. its a friendship book not a romance novel. I read it in three days. highly recommend! my ONLY complaint is that the end came suddenly and...more

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Oct 25, 2012 Amanda Engelkes rated it 4 of 5 stars

What a quick, fun read. Meg and Shar try to find some common ground and end up at a midnight sample sale. One fight over shoes and these girls are meeting Hades and making deals. We all know a deal with the Lord of the Underworld can't be all that great! This book was entertaining and had a wonderful mix of mythology. I was captivated and had the second book to jump straight into after I finished the first. (I was lucky) Hades was scheming, selfish and had a bad boy attitude, that said you could...more

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Aug 14, 2012 Jenn Cunha rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: bea-2012, own, donating

This one was rough and in reality only about 2.5 stars. Where should I begin? Shar and Meg had no redeeming qualities, there was no real explanation of the Greek myths that this book is centered on, it wrapped up kind of rushed and yet left you hanging with that last little scene. As someone who really enjoys fiction based in Greek mythology (especially Rick Riordan's books), I had super high hopes for this one. I know that there must be a fanbase since the third book in this series is about to...more

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Jun 04, 2012 Liyana rated it 2 of 5 stars

The premise is simple: two roommates have caught Hades' attention because of the problems that cropped up due to their constant fighting. They are recruited as Sirens and told to perform specific tasks in exchange for payment for the rectification of the said problems.

Add in some hijinks from the ever meddlesome gods, and what you get is extreme fluffiness with an inner heart.This is such a fun and fluffy read if you approach it with the correct mindset. Having come off several melancholy Greek...more

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Dec 06, 2011 Natalie rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I was asked by one of the Authors Charlotte Bennardo if I would read and review their new book Sirenz, I was so thrilled as I had been wanting to read this for some time now. When my package arrived I was only expecting the book, I received so much more. Inside my package I received a beautiful blue bag with more than the book, it had black feathers like on the cover and 2 chocolates made in the shape of the red shoe on the cover of the book as well as the book. It was the nicest pac...more My Thoughts:
I was asked by one of the Authors Charlotte Bennardo if I would read and review their new book Sirenz, I was so thrilled as I had been wanting to read this for some time now. When my package arrived I was only expecting the book, I received so much more. Inside my package I received a beautiful blue bag with more than the book, it had black feathers like on the cover and 2 chocolates made in the shape of the red shoe on the cover of the book as well as the book. It was the nicest package I had received so far, thank you to both Charlotte and Natalie for sending me such a lovely gift.
From the cover of the book and the blurb on the back I wasn't sure what to expect, but as I started reading I was impressed right away. It started off full of action right from the very first two chapters and reeled me in and didn't let go until I was finished. Meg and Shar are roommates and total opposites, who would have thought the two of them would be good roommates, Meg, black hair, black clothes, old clothes not to mention voodoo, hoodoo, or whatever she was into, (pg 2), and Shar, who is all about shopping, beauty, looking good and has the best of everything girlie.
As a way of trying to get to know or bond if you will, with Meg, Shar invites her out for a girl day of shopping, only for what is supposed to be just a run of the mill kinda day, turns out to be something neither one of them could have EVER imagined would happen to them, all while fighting over a pair of red shoes, and who do you suppose comes to their rescue....... Hades-the Lord of the Underworld, and offers them a deal they really cannot refuse if they want to get out of this very huge mess they have gotten themselves into. Now part of the deal is if they don't get their task complete by the date Hades has given them, they will become his Sirenz and live with him in the Underworld forever. He has given the girls both powers that they can use to help them in their task, but, with each time they use their powers they will start to grow certain extra items.....feathers, talons, beaks and even will start to sound like birds, I know right birds lol.
I have to tell you this is such a great book, it takes you on a roller coaster ride right along with the girls as they try so hard to get their task finished and get ride of Hades as fast as they can, but I'll tell you those poor girls run into obstacle after obstacle, and with each obstacle they run into a new item grows on them, this book is so funny I was laughing out loud throughout it, lots of mythological characters pop up from time to time which I really liked as I am very into Greek mythology oh and did I mention Hades is a hottie, yup he is *sizzle*, there is another hottie in this book too, but I'll let you find that surprise.
You really have to get a copy of this book, I really can't get into much more detail or I'll ruin it, it's such a fun, easy read, lots of twists and surprises as the book goes on that you will not expect at all. I was so happy to have had the chance to read and review this book and I really hope I will get to for the second in the series, the girls have captivated me and I cannot wait to read more of their adventures together. If you want an incredible read with a fantastic story that will keep you turning the pages, then this is your next book you need to pick up, you won't be sorry, I promise!!! Enjoy!!!!!(less)

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Feb 18, 2012 Sonia rated it 4 of 5 stars

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There are two main things that Sirenz made me feel. First of all, regret that I don't read more books like it. Secondly, complete and utter HAPPINESS. Charlotte and Natalie have created such a fun, eventful story. It's wonderfully playful with likeable characters and hilarious dialogue. Where's Book 2?

Meg and Shar could not be more different. While Meg likes to spice up her wardrobe with pink and sparkly items, Shar would much rather stick to her consistent black colour scheme. Their personaliti...more

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I'm living one dream; my book, Sirenz, co-authored with best gal pal Natalie Zaman, debuts from Flux in June. I'd like to be able to chase my other dreams where ever they take me, but that's dependent upon money, time, political unrest, contractual agreements, book revisions, if cat will let me, and if I have to make dinner.

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