This book was fabulous on so many levels. Morrow really got the two voices of two teenagers without being cringe. they felt young but so wise too when compared to some of the adults around them. ths came from their bond which was so beautiful. Morrow immediately shows the reader what these girls mean to each other and why.
Then she brings in the fantasy/mythos elements and they were so original. Why focus on werewolves and vampires when there are so many fantasy people to bring to life!
And finally, poignantly, Morrow questions society's reaction to black women and their voices through zooming in on the treatment of sirens. if you don't really "get" this element of white supremecy and patriarchy, this book will show you. you ccouldn't read this book and not want to #SayHerName
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Not for me
I wanted to really like this book. I got to chapter four and was really struggling to read it. I dont know if I will try to read it again but I personally wasn't feeling itI dont think there's anything wrong with the story but it wasnt for me. I found it to slow and co fusing. Tk me seemed bit bland. Im sure it gets better but I think a book should grab your attention from the start
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- Cu's ReviewsReviewed in the United States on 11 September 2023
Covers critical topics in a way todays teens will understand
This is a beautifully written story. I was honestly a bit uncomfortable to read this at first. It's primarily aimed at girls of color. But that's the exact reason I got it. For my middle spawn, who is both black and white (with a touch of Asian and Spaniard for added flavor). To get that kid to read anything that isn't horror or a murder mystery I usually have to give a convincing argument on why they should read whatever book I'm pushing. So I absolutely pushed aside who I am and let myself become Tavia and Effie and to see their world through their eyes.Cu's ReviewsCovers critical topics in a way todays teens will understand
Reviewed in the United States on 11 September 2023
Tavia is a Siren. This mythical race seems to be exclusive to black women in this world; they are also beings that aren't thought highly of even in our own world's modern mythology, so kudos to the author for chosing this specific race to make her point.
Effie is trying to figure out who and what she is, and knows that answer lies with finding out who her father is; even if her grandparents refuse to answer her questions.
This book is about how black women tend to be silenced, so much so that there are collars made specifically to silence sirens. It's also about learning to accept who you are, friendship, love, and the power and strength both can give even the quietest of voices, especially in the face of adversity, discrimination, and injustice.
I'm a big supporter of equal rights and this book hits major points using mythology with a mix of the everyday things people of color of both genders deal with daily.
This book doesn't have anything in the way of real action so it does seem to drag for the most part if you're not investing yourself in the story and are just reading it, and I'd personally love to slap the sense into most of the adults, and maybe Effie too at the end; but I get it. It was kinda like that when I first met my dad too, minus the forcing her to question things.
This book isn't for everyone, but I feel anyone who advocates for those that are muted because of who they are, and especially those who are muted and wish they were louder, should read this. Most importantly, the teens should read this. They need to know that it just takes one voice loud enough to be heard to make a difference.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws and look forward to reading the sequel.
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