A review by thissagreads
Siren Queen by Nghi Vo

challenging reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

The plot was a bit confusing. So confusing and VERY SLOW at times, that I almost DNF’d the book. And there was-or wasn’t- magic interlaced? I had to reread a few times because I wasn’t sure what was going on and that was a tad frustrating. This book was written a little too mysterious for my preference and yes there’s LGBTQIA+ love from several characters, but I think after reading this, I understand why I typically never enjoy reading something where a person of color has to hide their identity because of the “times” of an era. It’s so saddening and frustrating that there wasn’t much opportunity to love bravely without the retribution from old Hollywood. And the scenes and characters were a bit too vague for my liking so I wasn’t really connected to any of them.
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