The Siren by Kiera Cass

....if this kills me emotionally....

Y'all. I was so stressed out...my babies. I will protect.
It's got Little Mermaid vibes, but also has like.... I don't even know how to explain it. I loved it. ddklas
I love Akinli...like so much. He's a soft boi and like...sunshine. I'm crying because I love him. Too pure for this world. Cinnamon roll.
336 Pages

TS: Snow On the Beach, Lover, Message in a Bottle

Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller

I love Riden. I love him so much. Can I keep him?
Did I read this just for Riden and Alosa.... yes I did.
I loved learning more about everyone's pasts.
Mom. I love moms.
I love women growing into their powers and strengths.... send help. I love Riden. (literally the whole review could be me saying I love Riden).
368 Pages

Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

I LOVE PIRATES. THE TROPE I LIVE FOR
.....You can't just name a character Riden and expect me to sit here and do/say nothing...like...come on.

Finally some light light angst, cute soft boys, a sprinkle of enemies to lovers, and pirates and sirens, sfdjklsfdajklsfda;jkl I love a girl with a sword. Also just Riden.... my clever boy.. My stupid clever boy.

It's a nice break from all of the painful super angsty fiction I've been reading. Like no saving the world right now, just a fun adventure. It's good to not be in too much pain for once. I have found my YA fiction landfill and I am living in it. Just let me bliss out on this wonderful easy read.

336 Pages

To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a YA retelling of The Little Mermaid with a few delightful twists. It starts off strong, dark, and violent, which is captivating. The ending is also solid and dramatic, though I would have loved just a bit more wrap up.

Overall, this is an excellent read full of brutal sirens, charming pirates, royal drama, and a thorough amount of deception.

Book 35 read in 2019

Pages: 352

The Siren by Kiera Cass

Summary: "Forced to work as a Siren and lure strangers to their deaths after being rescued from drowning by the Ocean, Kahlen falls in love with a human and defies the rules of her service in order to follow her heart."

I love the cover! And I love the love in this book. It's refreshing and touches my heart. 

Some of the story dragged at times, and I ultimately wanted more time between Kahlen (love the name!) and her true love. They were oooey-gooey sweet together, and I just wanted (NEEDED) more of the good stuff between them. 

327 pages

Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller

Sequel to Daughter of the Pirate King

Summary: "Alosa is the daughter of the Siren Queen, and her mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden treasure, but the pirates who originally took her captive are now prisoners on her ship. Still unfairly attractive and unexpectedly loyal, first mate Riden is a constant distraction, but now he's under her orders. Now Alosa and her crew are in a deadly race with Vordan, the pirate king, to find the treasure."

Well, I liked this book, but I wish it was just...more. It felt like the author didn't know where to take the story. In the first book, there was a stronger focus and purpose to everything that happened. In this book, plot-lines seems random and unfulfilled. I still enjoyed Alosa, Riden and the other characters as well as the female pirates and sirens. The sirens were ultimately underused and underappreciated - I wanted so much more from them! 

341 pages

To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

Summary: "Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most—a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian’s heart to the Sea Queen or remain a human forever."

Whew, this book was quite a ride! It started off a little slow for me, but then it picked up the pace. I adored Lira's spirit and her interactions with Elian. I also appreciated that the author didn't shy away from the violence and brutality associated with sirens and the Sea Queen. 

Even though some of the plot and pacing is a little off at times, this is a wonderful story overall. I would love to see more siren stories in the future! 

P.S. There are pirates in this one! Wildcard!

342 pages