I recently just finished reading The Siren by Kiera Cass. The Siren follows a nineteen-year-old girl named Kahlen whose family is drowned in a boat crash. Kahlen pleads for her life and the Ocean gives her a sentence as a siren for 100 years. Life as a siren isn't all that it cracks up to be. Yes, they don't get injured/sick, but they are commanded to sing people to their death and if they disobey, they die.
Firstly, I just want to talk about the writing. Kiera Cass has a way of writing that keeps you hooked throughout the entire story. There may not be a lot of substance to the story, but the writing is beautiful. The Siren is a quick, easy read that has you flipping pages to find out how the story plays out.
My favorite character would have to be Miaka who is a fellow siren with Kahlen. They treat each other like sisters, and I just really enjoyed how supportive Miaka was of Kahlen. She there for Kahlen through thick and thin, willing to do anything for her sister. I really did love Kahlen's and Akinli's characters, but Miaka's personality really stood out to me. She seems like she has her life in order, but you get to learn a little more about her past that makes you realize being a siren isn't easy for her either.
The love story between Kahlen and Akinli was so beautifully done. It is a case of insta-love, but I really enjoyed. I thought Kiera Cass went around doing it the right way. It wasn't cheesy, and it made me wish I knew someone like Akinli. The relationship between the Ocean and the sirens was well done as well. I feel like everyone can relate to it in some way. The Ocean wants to be loved just as anyone else does.
I rated The Siren 5/5 stars. I thought it was so beautifully written, and I couldn't find anything wrong with it in my eyes. The ending is something you're either gonna love or hate though. After reading this book, I've decided that whatever Kiera Cass publishes, I'll read. If you enjoyed The Selection I recommend you give this book a try.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.
~Abby
Glad you enjoyed this one! It's been sitting on my shelves for quite some time and I really need to try and read it this year! I read the Selection and wasn't the biggest fan of the author's writing style but, this one might be different! Thanks for sharing!
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