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A review by bella_and_the_bookstack
A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow
3.0
I picked up this book because the cover of it looked so intriguing. I am super glad I did. Social justice and racism mixes with mythology in this beautiful book.
A Song Below Water is told from the POV of two sisters. Although not sisters by blood, Effie and Tavia’s bond could not be stronger if they were true sisters.
Both girls must navigate the ups and downs of high school, romance, and identity.
Effie is struggling to find the truth behind her self. What happened to her all those years ago as a child?
Tavia is keeping a dangerous secret. She’s a siren. In a world that shows so much hate towards those that are different, it’s all she can do to hide the secret that is such a defining part of who she is.
When another siren is murdered, the murder trial throws the nation into an upheaval. Hate and discrimination is prevalent all around. So many people think sirens are a danger and want their voices controlled or silenced.
As a siren, Tavia fears her true identity will be revealed. This book is reminiscent of The Hate U Give with magic and mythology added in.
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I felt this book was very powerful and really well written. At first, it was a little bit confusing. Especially when I read from Effie’s point of view. However, by the end, all the loose ends connected.
Overall, it was a really beautiful book that I recommend. I can’t wait for book two!
A Song Below Water is told from the POV of two sisters. Although not sisters by blood, Effie and Tavia’s bond could not be stronger if they were true sisters.
Both girls must navigate the ups and downs of high school, romance, and identity.
Effie is struggling to find the truth behind her self. What happened to her all those years ago as a child?
Tavia is keeping a dangerous secret. She’s a siren. In a world that shows so much hate towards those that are different, it’s all she can do to hide the secret that is such a defining part of who she is.
When another siren is murdered, the murder trial throws the nation into an upheaval. Hate and discrimination is prevalent all around. So many people think sirens are a danger and want their voices controlled or silenced.
As a siren, Tavia fears her true identity will be revealed. This book is reminiscent of The Hate U Give with magic and mythology added in.
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I felt this book was very powerful and really well written. At first, it was a little bit confusing. Especially when I read from Effie’s point of view. However, by the end, all the loose ends connected.
Overall, it was a really beautiful book that I recommend. I can’t wait for book two!