Siren Song, Book 1
Synopsis: Whatever June Coffin says, goes—literally. And it’s not just because she’s a chain smoking rebel. As a Siren, June has the ability to force people to obey any command she voices. But in a world where those with supernatural powers quickly become lab rats for science, she’d rather look out for herself than fight on the front lines…until her similarly gifted twin brother, Jason, is captured by Chicago’s Institute of Supernatural Research.
To save Jason, June has no choice but to enter a hidden world of conspiracy, murder—and strange bedfellows—including a widowed paranormal advocate whose memory June accidentally erased, and a fiery paranormal separatist leader. Soon the lines between attraction and strategic alliance become blurred. But in a city exploding with paranormal crossfire, and her brother’s life at stake, June will have to face her inner demons and finally take a stand.
Review: I was immediately intrigued when I saw the novel, it must be said that the mention of sirens always attracts me right away. I always particularly appreciate the feature of this kind of characters in urban fantasy. Still, I think I expected too much, the sirens finally did not deliver what I wanted and it lacked of a little punch, of action in the story to really take me but I will talk about that later.
June is a siren but she does not handle very well her powers. Besides with her brother, she has always preferred to stay on the margins of society rather than taking place to front in the media battle between the paranormal and humans. However, our young heroine will end up thrust into this world when her brother is kidnapped and she manages to escape just in time. But while he finds himself in a well-kept institute where someone experiences all sorts of things on him, June will do everything to help him and save him. For this, she will team up with the supernatural leader, Sam, but also with a young woman Cindy or even Misha, the man she has accidentally erased the memory of his recently deceased wife. But nothing will be easy and our heroine could fall in love with this man.
I had a little trouble with June. She is pretty minx in some cases and in others really vulgar and I struggled to make the connection between the two sides of her personality. She seemed to have a completely different nature and I quite struggle with the whole thing. I did not really understand her relationship with Misha , knowing if it was real or just a passing fancy in her life. It was quite strange to see how she reacted about that. After, it’s true that the story is still interesting and I was curious to see how it was going to be solved but something was missing … I’ve not really managed to get into the story or to enjoy the characters. I think the novel will please to others.
Christy
I’ve only read a couple of books with Sirens because they’re not really my thing, but I’m all kinds of curious abot this. June sounds like my kind of girl, especially this: ” She is pretty minx in some cases and in others really vulgar”. I actually like that. Maybe I’ll have better luck with this book.
Melliane
I hope it will be better for you!
Cristina
Sorry that this book didn’t recall rock your world. 🙁 I don’t think I’ve ever read a book about Sirens and I’m thinking this is a book I should pass on. :/ But thanks for taking one for the team…fabulous review!!!
Melliane
yeah I was a little sad about this one.
Jennifer Bielman @ Bad Bird Reads
I love Siren books too but too bad you couldn’t connect with the character.
Melliane
yes it was quite complicated
kindlemom1
Oh no! 🙁 Sorry this was such a bummer of a read. I really hope your next read it a fabulous one!!
Melliane
thank you
Silvia
Truth to be told, I’ve always been fascinated by sirens, but only read a couple of books with them. Those weren’t particularly great either and I felt let down… One day I’ll give their stories another try, but for now I think me and sirens are going to be apart. Hope the next read is going to be wonderful, Melliane!
Melliane
Sirens books are quite tricky I think.
Ramona
Meh, I hate it too when the characters don’t really make sense. Especially when you come into the book with such high expectations, because … sirens! Right? I think I’ll give this one a miss. Thanks for a very informative review, Melliane 🙂
Melliane
yes I think I really wanted something more.
Kate @ Ex Libris
I just saw a positive review for this one, so it’s good to get a different perspective. Great review!
Melliane
it’s nice to see we all have different feelings
Heidi
I don’t think I like the sound of June. Sorry this one didn’t work for you. Hopefully your next read will be better.
Melliane
yes she is quite complicated. thanks!
Sarah @ One Curvy Blogger
Oh I am a huge fan of sirens,too. It’s a bummer this one didn’t deliver. June does not sound like a fun main character. 🙁
Melliane
she was complicated.
Carole Rae
Boo, I am sorry this fell short. I hate when I cannot connect to a main character.
Melliane
yes it’s difficult after that to get into the story.
Kim { Book Swoon }
I gravitate to anything Sirens / Mermaids ect! So darn, I’m sorry this one did not work out for you. Sometimes the main character is just not for us, making it hard to connect and continue. Thanks for the thoughtful review though, Melliane! 🙂
Melliane
I was quite sad I confess, I wanted to love it.
Melissa (Books and Things)
Oh shoot. I think I’d feel the same way you did. Plus, I would totally want this to work. I think there could be so much possibilities with a siren story but so few are successful.
Melliane
right? It just sounded so good!
blodeuedd
Too bad, but that’s life
Melliane
true
kimbacaffeinate
Darn, the synopsis had me intrigued..but I know if it didn’t work for you I would probably feel the same. I need to connect just like you or at the very least understand what drives them
Melliane
If you try it, I hope it will be better for you.
Alise
Too bad! This one was interesting to me as well, but I think I will be skipping it. I’ve yet to find a really good book with sirens and it sounds like I will still be searching. Nice review, though!
Melliane
I really love the Kelly Gay’s books but it’s true that it’s complicated to find some really good ones.
Faye M.
Not a fan of the cover myself @_@ It feels too.. fake and polished and everything D: But even then, I doubt I would enjoy it, too. A character that is too all-over-the-place with no solid personality.
Faye at The Social Potato
Lupdilup
I love the cover and the synopsis, I know it didn’t work for you, but somehow I’m still curious about it. I have enjoyed in the past really difficult heroines (Like Chess in Downside Ghost series), if the writing is good and the plot engaging. I’ll keep it in mind just in case I see it one day on audio.
Thanks for your honest opinion 🙂
Melliane
I like Chess but it’s different here. I hope it will be better for you if you try it.
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
This is a first for me, seeing the book. Thank you for sharing about it. 🙂
Kirsty-Marie
I haven’t really read any to do with Sirens, but this doesn’t sound like my type of read anyway, and obviously you didn’t enjoy it that much. 🙁