The Siren
- Kiera Cass
- Aug 16, 2020
- 2 min read
Publication Date: 1 July 2009
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages: 336
Summary:
Voices give people an indomitable source of power. It gives them the ability to speak up against injustices and list their most dearest desires. For Kahlen, this power is far more volatile. Her voice is deadly. After the ocean saved her from drowning in its chasmic depths, Kahlen agreed to serve as a siren, a mystical being whose voice is used to lure unsuspecting victims to the ocean's watery grave. Years of quiet solitude has taught Kahlen to accept this tragic line of work. Until she meets Akinli, a human boy who forces her to question if breaking the ocean's bounded oath is worth the price of love.
Plot:
A lovesick, ocean bound girl destined to a tragic fate seemed like an ideal summer read. Consequently, I was pleased to find that I rather enjoyed this beach set read! I found all of the novel's events to be charming in nature yet appropriately suspenseful. However, I did feel that the resolution of the novel was a bit short sighted and could have benefitted with a more gradual development.
Characters:
Kahlen's independent stand-point and selflessness shaped her into a reasonably appealing character. Unsurprisingly, Kahlen is forced to resolve a series of abounding struggles while deciding between her head and her heart, a factor that creates an emotional tie between her character and the reader. Furthermore, I found Cass' personification of the ocean to be a fascinating aspect to the novel, as the reader is able to interpret not only the thoughts of her servants, but also of the body that binds them.
Setting:
I have always enjoyed a beach setting. Sure enough, Cass' novel was no disappointment! Cass' use of imagery perfectly embodies the realistic elements of ocean, creating a setting that is both rooted near the reader's actuality and in an entirely imaginative fantasy world.
Review:
My review for Kiera Cass' The Siren is four and a half stars out of five. The Siren is a lovable read sure to place an epitome on your summer season. If you find this novel interesting, I would also recommend reading Cass' other works, such as the Selection series or a novel written by Morgan Matson. Thanks for reading :)
