The Siren

By: Kiera Cass

Narrated by: Arielle DeLisle

#1 New York Times bestseller

A sweeping stand-alone fantasy romance from Kiera Cass, author of the beloved, bestselling Selection series.

Kahlen is a Siren—bound to serve the Ocean by luring humans to their watery graves with her voice, which is deadly to any human who hears it. Akinli is human—a kind, handsome boy who’s everything Kahlen ever dreamed of. Falling in love puts them both in danger… but will Kahlen risk everything to follow her heart?

This star-crossed YA romance is sure to captivate readers who grew up loving The Little Mermaid or fans of Jennifer Donnelly’s Waterfire Saga.

Originally self-published, The Siren has been completely rewritten for this edition.

Don’t miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue
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Sweet and imaginative

I love the concept of this story and it wasn’t too bad. Great narration, for sure! I heard this is her 1st book before Selection series (which I couldn’t finish book 1 on that series). Nevertheless, I am into fairytales & my favorite is The Little Mermaid. This is somewhat a re-tell with a modern twist. It was quite slow and at times, you are learning along the way the mythology of the sirens of the sea. It was quite different, interesting, & sweet but still good. If you want to read something way beyond your limit of imagination especially in fantasy world and a very easy& light read, this is for you.

Did Alright Until the End

I generally had a pleasant time listening to this novel as an audiobook.

The mythical aspect of the life of a siren and the conflicted nature of the Ocean was intriguing. I actually would have liked to learn more about Kahlen's previous sisters and what they were like. I was surprised that they didn't leave like a "How To" manual for the next sisters to take on the mantel of a siren. There seems like there could have been so much more to explain, so many machinations to explore. I was way more interested in the life and previous lives of the sirens that I really didn't care for the romance.

Speaking of the romance...

Let's just say that there's some dues ex machina going on.

I would have liked to have more insight from Kahlen's sisters, and I wouldn't have minded if this book had multiple perspectives. The Sirens' and the Ocean's. I just...there were so many questions that weren't answered. A whole world that was barely scratched upon. Like, since there are sirens, what else is around that just so happens to be mythical? Throw out that sad, sad romance and get to the real, gritty stuff, please!

(But you know, as much as I wasn't for the romance, that doesn't mean Akinli wasn't a sweet, awesome character.)

And just real quick, does becoming a siren mean that the girls' mental states are stuck as a girl? Because if I was almost 100-years-old, I wouldn't be referencing myself as a girl or a kid. Just saying. That also made it a little weird when Kahlen used the word "boy" for Akinli. I mean, at this point he's at least 18 or older. Wouldn't he be called a man? I don't know. Don't look at me. I'm just confused. Aaah!

All in all, the book was okay. I would have liked to have more history and context. More world building. Just more. Anyway *shrugs* not bad.

Kiera Cass does it again

The Siren isn't your typical siren book and I like that about it. The characters are complex and you really feel like you are in the book with them. The narrator was great as well, able to convey different charters easily. Love love loved it

I really enjoyed this book finished it in 3 days!

Had a hard time putting it down. As a marine scientist, her love for the ocean was easy to understand and feel.

Love it!

Great story that keeps moving loved it :) it is a good book to cuddle up in a blanket and listen to with a cup of tea and just relax.