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The Siren

Kiera Cass

Start date: July 1, 2016

Finish date: July 31, 2016

Discussion: Stand Alone

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Mar 29, 2014 Colette rated it liked it

I loved this book once Akinli came into the picture. Cass has the ability to make the reader invested in her character's lives. I was rooting for Kahlen and Akinli the whole time! My only feedback was the backstory of Kahlen was dragged out; I wish it was shorter and you got to experience more of Kahlen and Akinli's lives together. Overall 3/5 stars; I think the amazing writing is worth sticking through the long beginning. ...more

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Feb 24, 2016 Lindsey Learn rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult

The newly republished Siren by Kiera Cass does not have the strength of her Selection series. I was not drawn in by Kahlen, and I wasn’t convinced of her and Akinli’s love. I thought Akinli was cute and they had some sweet scenes, but I was not moved by their story. I thought it was juvenile that Kahlen’s biggest wish in life was still to get married, even after living decades. Certainly not a bad desire, but honestly, it made a boring character, who had little ambition in life for someone who’s ...more

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Feb 25, 2016 Courtney rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: teens

I enjoyed this fresh look at the legend/folklore/mythology of sirens. This telling makes the sirens as much the victims as those they lure to death. The ocean is a cognizant being that needs to be fed, but even she doesn't like taking lives or entrapping sirens into her service. Throw in an impossible romance and you've got yourself a teen hit. Not the best book I've read this year, but it was enjoyable enough. ...more

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