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icarly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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jennaclarek's review
4.0
What a finale! I was sent this book to review, but ultimately I am passionate about this series because I adore Sophia and her writing. The Vinyl series is incredibly unique because not only is it dystopian, but it has elements of steampunk and fantasy that run through its core— and this book creates a more dramatic scope than the other two combined. Siren amps up our story to a new level as it gives us more information about this world that Sophia has created. Not only does it highlight new cultures and people, but it also touches on many more fantasy elements. Most dystopian novels tend to stay with one continent, but Sophia did an excellent job of creating a true world rather than just one dying country. She has somehow managed to change the shape of dystopian novels, even though I always thought dystopians were pretty cookie-cutter!
I think Vinyl remains my favorite of the series just because it's such a strong first book, but this one came out as a close second - it was very well done! One of my favorite things about this series is Sophia's strong voice. The writing style is somehow both fast-paced and detailed, and it's so unlike anything I've ever read before. I never thought a dystopian could feel so much like a fantasy novel, but somehow Sophia did that! Siren feels like a mixture between Elise Kova's The Alchemists of Loom, Laini Taylor's Dreams of Gods and Monsters, and Leigh Bardugo's Ruin and Rising. It is a hard-hitting conclusion to a breath-taking series about friendship, healing, and self-discovery, and its strong world-building helps amplify a rich cast of characters. I loved seeing the characters evolve in this final piece of the story. Each one underwent some intense growth over the course of this series, and it's really impressive for a 20-something year old writer.
Overall, even though I had a few issues with this finale (too much kissing, and the ending was just a little bit too convenient), I really loved where Sophia took this story and I was so impressed with how she fleshed out the world and her characters. I am so excited to see where she goes next as she continues to write fiction!
I think Vinyl remains my favorite of the series just because it's such a strong first book, but this one came out as a close second - it was very well done! One of my favorite things about this series is Sophia's strong voice. The writing style is somehow both fast-paced and detailed, and it's so unlike anything I've ever read before. I never thought a dystopian could feel so much like a fantasy novel, but somehow Sophia did that! Siren feels like a mixture between Elise Kova's The Alchemists of Loom, Laini Taylor's Dreams of Gods and Monsters, and Leigh Bardugo's Ruin and Rising. It is a hard-hitting conclusion to a breath-taking series about friendship, healing, and self-discovery, and its strong world-building helps amplify a rich cast of characters. I loved seeing the characters evolve in this final piece of the story. Each one underwent some intense growth over the course of this series, and it's really impressive for a 20-something year old writer.
Overall, even though I had a few issues with this finale (too much kissing, and the ending was just a little bit too convenient), I really loved where Sophia took this story and I was so impressed with how she fleshed out the world and her characters. I am so excited to see where she goes next as she continues to write fiction!
emberash's review against another edition
4.0
I will say I started this with a sour feeling as I didn't like the sudden ending revelation of book 2. Siren made up for that. What a fantastic end to trilogy. I only wish we had had a bit more Ito and a bit more Terra as their parts of the story really important.
gracemessi's review
5.0
Oops, it took me a month, but here’s a short little (spoiler free) review!!
Siren was the third and final book in one of my all time favorite trilogies. It was filled with suspense and action-packed - everything I expected it to be. The ending was such a satisfying end to the series and I loved the last scene of it!! Sophia never fails to make me feel every emotion when reading her books. I highly recommend this!!
Siren was the third and final book in one of my all time favorite trilogies. It was filled with suspense and action-packed - everything I expected it to be. The ending was such a satisfying end to the series and I loved the last scene of it!! Sophia never fails to make me feel every emotion when reading her books. I highly recommend this!!
nebyula's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pemma6's review against another edition
5.0
She’s done it!! Sophia has finished this series just as fantastically as she started it. Months and months later I was so easily drawn back into the lives of the characters I’ve come to love and devoured this book in a day. I’m sad to say goodbye to this world, but so excited to read anything Sophia writes in the future.
alexk02's review against another edition
5.0
The amount of feelings I have for this trilogy as a whole is a LOT. So many things tore my heart apart. Mended it. Stepped on it. Hugged it back together. And the process repeated. I’m so in love with this world, the characters, and the lessons in them. I have tattoo ideas cause of these books. I have ridiculously high standards now because of these books. My heart is so full and I just want everyone to read these books. No matter how many times I SOBBED.
theawkwardbookw's review against another edition
5.0
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This is the final installment of the Vinyl trilogy, so I'm not going to give a synopsis due to spoilers... but if you know anything about me, you know that this is my favourite trilogy and I WOULD DIE FOR IT AND MY BABY ANGEL UNICORNS.
SOPHIA HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!! My heart has been ripped out and replaced 60 million times, I am in a glass case of emotions...I can't believe it's over... I've been waiting for this book for over a year now and it was everything I wanted and more. Sophia is such a talented writer, effortlessly stringing her story along to instantly hook you in. It is so easy to picture everything happening in the story while reading and you don't want to put the book down until its over.
Sophia does such an incredible job making you love these characters. Half the time I wanted to throw the book across the room because I was so worried about my babies. I am so invested in every character it is ridiculous. I loved seeing my old favourites, as well as getting to know some new ones! I loved the different points of view the story is told from and being able to see into different characters perspectives.
THE EPILOGUE IS AMAZING AND IT MADE ME SO HAPPY AND YA'LL NEED TO READ THIS TRILOGY - OKAY I AM DONE TALKING ABOUT THIS NOW (no I'm not, I will be raving about this trilogy as always...) I finished the book and just had to lay there for a good 20 minutes before I could move again... This series is so underrated and I HIGHLY recommend you give it a try if you have the chance.
Thank you for writing my favourite books Sophia, I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
This is the final installment of the Vinyl trilogy, so I'm not going to give a synopsis due to spoilers... but if you know anything about me, you know that this is my favourite trilogy and I WOULD DIE FOR IT AND MY BABY ANGEL UNICORNS.
SOPHIA HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!! My heart has been ripped out and replaced 60 million times, I am in a glass case of emotions...I can't believe it's over... I've been waiting for this book for over a year now and it was everything I wanted and more. Sophia is such a talented writer, effortlessly stringing her story along to instantly hook you in. It is so easy to picture everything happening in the story while reading and you don't want to put the book down until its over.
Sophia does such an incredible job making you love these characters. Half the time I wanted to throw the book across the room because I was so worried about my babies. I am so invested in every character it is ridiculous. I loved seeing my old favourites, as well as getting to know some new ones! I loved the different points of view the story is told from and being able to see into different characters perspectives.
THE EPILOGUE IS AMAZING AND IT MADE ME SO HAPPY AND YA'LL NEED TO READ THIS TRILOGY - OKAY I AM DONE TALKING ABOUT THIS NOW (no I'm not, I will be raving about this trilogy as always...) I finished the book and just had to lay there for a good 20 minutes before I could move again... This series is so underrated and I HIGHLY recommend you give it a try if you have the chance.
Thank you for writing my favourite books Sophia, I can't wait to see what you come up with next!