Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood

Lies We Sing to the Sea

Sarah Underwood

368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each summer brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. But when Leto awakens from her death on the shore of a long-forgotten island, its enigmatic keeper Melantho tells her that there’s ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
adventurous 67%
dark 67%
sad 67%
mysterious 39%
tense 32%
challenging 28%
hopeful 28%
reflective 25%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 26%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 25% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.58

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