Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood

Lies We Sing to the Sea

Sarah Underwood

377 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

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 1,012 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
adventurous 65%
sad 57%
dark 41%
mysterious 29%
tense 26%
challenging 17%
reflective 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 24%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.5

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