Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood

Lies We Sing to the Sea

Sarah Underwood

488 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A legendary YA debut. This dazzling sapphic fantasy inspired by Greek mythology will captivate fans of Circe and The Song of Achilles.Each spring, Ithaca condemns twelve maidens to the noose. This is the price vengeful Poseidon demands for the liv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 828 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
adventurous 64%
sad 57%
dark 39%
mysterious 28%
tense 25%
challenging 17%
reflective 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 23%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.52

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