kitausu's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Honestly absolutely adored this. Probably one of my favorite books of the year. The only reason it isn't 5 stars is because a few parts felt rushed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Misogyny
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexual harassment
kathleencoughlin's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Siren Queen, like the Vo's other works, is fantastical, dark, cinematic, and (most importantly) queer. It also brings a nuanced perspective on the intersection of race and gender is a specific historical context. I never felt like I totally understood the magic, but honestly it just adds to the vampy, mysterious vibe
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Misogyny, Body horror, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Murder, Abortion, Confinement, Violence, and Outing
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