2019: Lucy awakens in her ex-lover’s room in the middle of the night with her hands around his throat. Horrified, she flees to her sister’s house on the coast of New South Wales hoping Jess can help explain the vivid dreams that preceded the attack—but her sister is missing. As Lucy waits for her return, she starts to unearth strange rumours about Jess’s town—tales of numerous missing men, spread over decades. A baby abandoned in a sea-swept cave. Whispers of women’s voices on the waves. All the while, her dreams start to feel closer than ever.
1800: Mary and Eliza are torn from their loving home in Ireland and forced onto a convict ship heading for Australia. As the boat takes them farther and farther away from all they know, they begin to notice unexplainable changes in their bodies.
A breathtaking tale of female resilience, The Sirens is an extraordinary novel that captures the sheer power of sisterhood and the indefinable magic of the sea.
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What a mystical and haunting story!
I loved Emilia Hart's ability to blend mystery and historical fiction. From the very first page, she draws you into the story. One of the aspects of the story that drew me in was the description of the coastline and the mystery surrounding the disappearance of all those men over the years. I couldn't help but get sucked into this story; I needed to know what happened to them, and if there was a reason for their disappearance. Like Lucy, I was drawn to the mystery, and I was curious to see if Lucy would be able to uncover the truth. I adored both timelines, though Mary and Eliza's story was more difficult to follow at first.
I loved the way that the two timelines intertwined, and of course I wondered if there was a reason behind Lucy's dreams, and how it related to Mary and Eliza. It kept me on the edge of my seat. Almost every page had me guessing what would happen next, what Lucy would discover, and most importantly, what Jess was hiding. I had a feeling that Jess was hiding something, but I didn't know how big it was. I am still thinking about that twist. Despite all of the clues, I did not expect that ending. One of my favorite aspects of the book is those with the most unexpected twists.
Although I've read books about sirens before, this one was the most creative. I loved the way that she merged two genres together, making it even more intriguing to read. There were slow parts at the beginning of the book, but once it picked up, I spent hours reading. I adored how atmospheric this book was, and the descriptions were fantastic! I could tell from reading the book how much research had gone into it. It was one of the most beautifully written books I've read. The writing felt almost lyrical to me, which is why I couldn't stop reading for hours. It felt as if Siren was calling to me. I read Weyward earlier this year and loved it, so I was looking forward to this. I enjoyed The Sirens as much as Weyward, if not more. I've only read two of Emilia Hart's books, but I already know she's an author to watch out for! I cannot wait to read more of her work!
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