Siriarna

by Prudence Willett

DIVINE SECRETS HIDE THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL...On Evolirium, a realm where semi gods harness their abilities, eighteen year old Siriarna is the odd one out. Her less than average power is a magical ticking time bomb, and time is running out. If she doesn't qualify at the upcoming trials, her purpose is futile and her destiny bleak.Siriarna's carefully shielded world begins to unravel when her best friend falls for the wrong girl. A ruthless semi god with her own divine agenda - one who won't let anyone stand in her way. Especially not Siriarna.But when her true fate is revealed, Siriarna won't be silenced. Not anymore.Inspired by Greek mythology, this gripping new fantasy story will take you by the hand and lead you into a magical world full of adventure, discovery, and heart-stopping twists you'll never see coming.

Genres: Fantasy

308 pages, Paperback

Published February 20, 2024

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐ 3.5 Stars out of 5

This book definitely has potential. It is a fast paced story with a lot going on, and an interesting magic system. The story reads like a teenager’s diary, with snippets of each chapter coming from the perspective of various characters.
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Siriarna is a shy, naive, awkward girl who struggles with magic but whose ability to remember every word she reads comes in handy. Roman is her charming, good looking best friend who makes some shady choices. Alexandraya is the classic mean girl, complete with looks, talent, and a band of loyal followers. Braxton is the mysterious boy who steps in at the right time. There are a few other characters as well, but those are the main perspectives. I liked the side character Miriam the most.
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The story starts with Siriarna as a 15 year old, then quickly time jumps two years to right before she turns 18 and has been at the school for two years. There is some world building, but I would have liked to explore the school more, maybe with a few chapters to bridge that two year gap.
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We do get some magical lessons at school, a short quest that involves our main characters, a magical challenge competition for the students, and some glimpses of the gods and goddesses of Olympus. That was all fun.
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I was a little frustrated with the relationships in the book. The characters are high school age, so they do act dramatic, but there is not really any accountability for choices that one character makes that have big impacts on another character they supposedly care about. I was also a little taken back by the little bit of romance that was included. There was a brief bit of spice, which was fine, but it felt a little off with the tone of the rest of the book up until that point.
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I would recommend this book if you like fantasy stories with classic tropes like the heroine’s journey of self discovery, magic training montages, the opposite gender best friend, the secretly powerful misfit, the antagonist and the clique, and the absent or negative parental figure. You might also like this book if you like novels with greek mythology. I would also recommend this book if you like quick reads with high school vibes.

[Laura Daleo · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Siriarna, Greek mythology comes alive, with gods, semi-gods, magic, heroes and villains perfectly woven into a cohesive narrative. Throughout the book, the author uses brilliant imagination and unexpected plot twists to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Siriarna, an outcast among semi-gods, is bullied by Alexandraya, a self-centered semi-god who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. As Siriarna tries to master her powers, she faces her own journey of self-discovery. In the face of the cruelty inflicted upon her by the TON, the reader is able to witness her resilience and determination to survive. The failure of Roman to support her during her time of need is in contrast to Braxton's willingness to help her in any way he can. Siriarna becomes a relatable and inspirational protagonist as each chapter unfolds.

With its captivating characters, intricate plot, and rich world-building, "Siriarna" is a must-read for fans of Greek mythology and magical fantasy. Highly recommended.

[Aly Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Siriarna is an amazing novel!
I read this book so quickly because it is beautifully written and fast-paced. The characters are interesting and dynamic, I absolutely loved how the multiple POVs added to the story.
The Greek mythology mixed with a fascinating world of magic is so wonderful. I was hooked from the first page, the first line, the first word, even!
I would highly recommend this read for anyone interested in fantasy, mythology, and young love.

[Βίκυ Χ. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant, mesmerising fantasy story and Greek Mythology woven together so as to create an enchanting novel that had me at the edge of my seat all along, from the very first line.
As the ending unravelled, I suddenly realised I had been holding my breath!!! I finally found my comfort book that I can read again and again!!
I can't wait to read the second book of the series!! Literally!! I want it here and now!! Congratulations Prudence Willet!!

[Iliana Tiller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an extremely fast read for me. The Greek mythology that floods this book is great. The dialogue between characters is entertaining and i thoroughly enjoy the different POV chapters from other characters.
The only con I have for this book is I wish there was more world building to create better visuals for the readers that see images when they read so they could have a better idea of the worlds that have been created cause they are great.

[Rhonda Bobbitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

5🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
Beautifully written characters, with amazing world building. A dynamic Greek mythology with romance. I loved Siriarna's story. Her struggles to find her powers and her strength was very emotional. There are so many little plot twist... I love those moments of wait, what just happened.
Siriarna... "The Goddess of above"
Loved the Playlist at the end 🩷

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book in Divine Destinies series.This book has a little bit of everything, Greek Gods, semi-gods, magic, adventure and a touch of romance. The characters are well developed and have a great mix of magic and ordinary. I loved the plot and all of its twists and turns.
I look forward to reading the next book in the series!

[Sylvia Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it! Siriarna is about an 18 year old girl who lives in a world of magic and Greek Gods. Even though she possesses little magic in a place that defines your worth with your level of magic, she is sweet and somewhat naïve. I like having different characters points of view. Definitely worth reading the next book.

[ems_booknook · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the Greek Mythology fans

Oh. My. Goddess.

Why did I wait so long! This was phenomenal and I’m mad at myself as a Greek mythology fiend that I did not read this sooner.

Gimme more I need the next one immediately!!!!

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book, I really enjoyed it reading it. I love mythology and romance and this book had both. Can’t wait till the next book.