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The Siren

Kiera Cass
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The Siren

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

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Kiera Cass

The Siren

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

276

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

680L

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Super Short Summary

In The Siren by Kiera Cass, a young woman serves the Ocean as a siren, using her voice to lure humans for the sea's sustenance. Bound by a century-long duty, she struggles with isolation and her desire for connection, which intensifies when she encounters a human who awakens her longing for freedom and love.

Romantic

Mysterious

Emotional

Fantastical

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

98,440 ratings

60%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Siren by Kiera Cass offers a unique blend of romance and fantasy, with a compelling premise involving mystical sirens. Readers praise its imaginative world-building and emotional depth, particularly in exploring themes of love and sacrifice. However, some critique the pacing and character development as uneven. Overall, it appeals to fans of mythological tales.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Siren?

A reader who enjoys The Siren by Kiera Cass is likely a fan of romantic and fantastical stories, similar to those found in The Selection series. They appreciate tales of forbidden love, magical elements, and emotional depth, akin to The Little Mermaid or H2O: Just Add Water. Ideal for young adults who enjoy romantic fantasy.

4.0

98,440 ratings

60%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

276

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

680L

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