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hannuhreads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
4 Stars
⚔️ The vibes:
- Pirates
- sea monster & sirens
- Multi pov
- Betrayals
- Morally gray characters
- Fade to black
⚔️ My thoughts
The side characters took more of a lead on this one, and I loved to see it. This one was definitely more gory than the first. It had a darker tone than the first and this tone continues darker as the series continues.
⚔️ You know how every fantasy series has a book where everything in the world that can go wrong, goes WRONG? That is this book.
⚔️ The first chapter was INCREDIBLE. and I felt so many feelings. 😭😭😭😭😭. And the rest of the book was a good time too! I felt like it was slow paced- similar to the first book- but I really enjoyed the vibes of this one. The sea, the monsters, the fae, and of course the PIRATES.
⚔️There are several romance plot lines and I wanted a bit more out of one of the couples. I struggle with soul mates and instalove and this book did have that for sure.
Overall, I still enjoyed this one for all the vibes.
Note- fade to black / vague details ; some language
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture, Violence, and Murder
ewindtberg's review against another edition
5.0
I was waiting with bated breath at each chapter of this book. I cannot express the stress that this story induced 😂 In all seriousness, I loved it. I wasn’t a huge fan of the five person POV, but it wasn’t hard to follow along, more like I’d rather just have read Declan and Aeoife’s POV. With that said, the multiple POV opens it up to future stories (not sure if the author has this in mind or not).
It was heartbreaking that practically the entire book our favorite characters were separated but that added to the desperation they were feeling and really pulled at my heartstrings. It also enabled Aeoife to work through her feelings on her own without Declan being there, ensuring that what she felt was true. And that scene with Killian just about took me out, that was ROUGH.
All in all, great book and I’m immediately diving into the third upon finishing this. This series has me in a chokehold.
It was heartbreaking that practically the entire book our favorite characters were separated but that added to the desperation they were feeling and really pulled at my heartstrings. It also enabled Aeoife to work through her feelings on her own without Declan being there, ensuring that what she felt was true. And that scene with Killian just about took me out, that was ROUGH.
All in all, great book and I’m immediately diving into the third upon finishing this. This series has me in a chokehold.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
kaelynbyers's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
When Declan is taken by rival ship to retrieve an enchanted dagger, the crew of the Siren's Song follows behind in hopes to save their friend from the deadly siren that hold the dagger. But beneath the physical challenge of getting their friend back, the crew also deals with betrayal and love, navigating the unknown to try and repair relationships that they thought they had lost.
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I have a lot of really wonderful things to say about this book, so I will say as many of them as I can.
1. This world is so well written.
Each and every new element that you are introduced to flows seamlessly into the elements that you were already familiar with. I have yet to find an aspect of this world that has caused me to stop and question the intentions of the author. Rasanen has such an amazing grasp on what she created and that is refreshing when it comes to the fantasy genre.
2. The characters fit together like a puzzle.
Book one seemed like some of the characters didn't fit as well as I wanted them to, but book two did nothing but smooth out those rough edges and now I am obsessed with how well the characters were written. They complement each other so well, and as the books progress you continue to reveal a new depth to the characters that makes them such an addicting team, amazing chemistry between all of the characters, and their personalities work so well together.
3. The slow burn in this book is UNDESCRIBABLE.
I don't know how Rasanen does it, but this slow burn is both infuriating and tolerable. I have read slow burns where I have been tempted to throw by book across the room and quit reading because of the tension that I can no longer handle. But with this book, I find the slow burn to be done in a way that has found a balance. It is slow, don't get me wrong, and it is torture at times, but I can tell that the burn is going to be worth the wait.
4. The distance between Aoife and Declan is well written.
I have seen people complaining about the fact that the two main characters, and the two who are dealing with their feelings for each other, are separated for a majority of the book. With Declan and Aoife falling out at the end of book one and Declan quickly being taken in book two, this does leave them alone for most of this book, but I think the space was necessary. For either of them to rush back to each other and ignore the concerns they both have would have been really hard to deal with. But in being apart for the whole book, you got to see both of them processing their part in the hurts they both experienced, the actions they plan on taking when it comes to being reunited, and then we do get to see that reunion, as chaotic and short as it is. The characters needed the space to come to their own conclusions concerning their relationship and in giving them that space Rasanen set herself up very well for book three!!
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I have a lot of really wonderful things to say about this book, so I will say as many of them as I can.
1. This world is so well written.
Each and every new element that you are introduced to flows seamlessly into the elements that you were already familiar with. I have yet to find an aspect of this world that has caused me to stop and question the intentions of the author. Rasanen has such an amazing grasp on what she created and that is refreshing when it comes to the fantasy genre.
2. The characters fit together like a puzzle.
Book one seemed like some of the characters didn't fit as well as I wanted them to, but book two did nothing but smooth out those rough edges and now I am obsessed with how well the characters were written. They complement each other so well, and as the books progress you continue to reveal a new depth to the characters that makes them such an addicting team, amazing chemistry between all of the characters, and their personalities work so well together.
3. The slow burn in this book is UNDESCRIBABLE.
I don't know how Rasanen does it, but this slow burn is both infuriating and tolerable. I have read slow burns where I have been tempted to throw by book across the room and quit reading because of the tension that I can no longer handle. But with this book, I find the slow burn to be done in a way that has found a balance. It is slow, don't get me wrong, and it is torture at times, but I can tell that the burn is going to be worth the wait.
4. The distance between Aoife and Declan is well written.
I have seen people complaining about the fact that the two main characters, and the two who are dealing with their feelings for each other, are separated for a majority of the book. With Declan and Aoife falling out at the end of book one and Declan quickly being taken in book two, this does leave them alone for most of this book, but I think the space was necessary. For either of them to rush back to each other and ignore the concerns they both have would have been really hard to deal with. But in being apart for the whole book, you got to see both of them processing their part in the hurts they both experienced, the actions they plan on taking when it comes to being reunited, and then we do get to see that reunion, as chaotic and short as it is. The characters needed the space to come to their own conclusions concerning their relationship and in giving them that space Rasanen set herself up very well for book three!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, and Grief
opheliaslittlelibrary's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Blood
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