Fallen Siren, Book 2
Synopsis: Join Agents Emma Monroe and Zack Armstrong.
She’s sacrificed. He’s suffered. They’ve both been betrayed.
Now it’s time for a reckoning.Special Agent Emma Monroe has a secret. She’s a Fallen Siren, cursed by the gods and banished to Earth for her failure to prevent the kidnapping of Persephone. As an FBI agent she saves the lives of others believing redemption could be one rescue away.
Her partner Zack is a werewolf and former Black Ops sniper who once carried out a string of questionable assignments. Now he’s determined to atone for his past. Ironically, there’s a portion of his past Zack doesn’t remember—an affair with Emma. Giving into their attraction for one another almost led to their undoing. Now it’s back to business as usual.
While trying to unravel the mystery behind a series of kidnappings in Southern California, Emma and Zack become entangled with political tensions in the vampire and Were worlds. Not to mention the struggles they face in their relationship with one another. With so much uncertainty, they come to realize the only thing they can really count on is one another…or can they?
Review: I loved the first volume and I confess that I could not wait to get into this one when it came out. The previous volume did not end necessarily well as (it’s said in the synopsis) Zack forgot over his relationship with Emma.
It was a pretty heartbreaking ending, especially when we know the feelings of the young woman and the reasons behind all that.
Monroe Emma is cursed, and this fact is reflected in her everyday life. Having accepted (or is this the case?) to leave Zack behind, she begins a relationship with the vampire king that we had met before: Kallistos. I can honestly say that I was quite surprised at first, because I thought that the authors would drag the story between the two men. Yet in the end I think it’s not so bad like that and it was interesting to see how the young woman was with him. It’s quite interesting to see her connection with this vampire, she is sure that nothing is happening between them and yet despite what they’re saying, I think there is currently something. Of course it’s different from the story that Emma has with the wolf but a link is forming between them and they also care to each other. I think there may be more on the side of the King (although it’s really quite difficult to confirm that) but I admit that I’m curious to see what will happen afterwards. As for Zack, I admit that I was really sad for them. Although the young woman tries to come off, she does not succeed and finally flirts a lot with this prohibited man. I admit that I wanted to shake her sometimes because it hurts others too. The man knows that he has forgotten something important and knows that there is something with Emma but he does not reject her and stay with her. But it’s true that in the end, the relationships are very sad to follow and the conclusion does not help at all. I was expecting it to be like this, but I find it a shame. I need volume 3 !!!! Yes, I want to know what will happen now in this complicated trio.
In terms of plot I admit that the whole thing was pretty interesting. Girls from private school are disappearing and our two heroes must manage to discover what happened. The story develops slowly and becomes much more complicated than expected, mixing vampires intrigues and conspiracies in everything. But that’s not all because the Zack’s enemies and Kallistos’ are also present in the book and I’m sure it’s not over.
It was again a very good story I enjoyed it even though I am sad by the events. There are some very good ideas and we can read the whole quite quickly (I must say that I was eager to get to the bottom of the story!). I’m really looking forward to have more and discover the further adventures of our beloved Siren.
Paula M. @ Her Book Thoughts!
Wow the cover of this book is so badass! I’m glad the series is going great. Some sequel tends to disappoint 🙂
Melliane
yes I was happy about that too
blodeuedd
The first book did not work for me :/
Melliane
sorry it was like that for you
Ramona
Though I haven’t read the previous book, I’ve got to say that the storyline is appealing to me. Vampire intrigue and conspiracies? Bring it on I say 🙂 Very nice review.
Melliane
yes for now it’s really nice, I really like the series and I’m curious to see how the next one is.
LilyElement
I either have book one or a novella for this series. Need to go ahead and buy the books though, don’t think I’ve read any with a siren!
Melliane
Oh you need to try!
Kirsty-Marie
But noooooooooooooo, she can’t leave Zack behind (okay, I have no idea, since I haven’t read the book, but I hate when the love interest forgets their relationship, by whatever means, because it’s all sad.) 🙁 At least the plot keeps you reading, too! 🙂
Melliane
LOL I agree!
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
Why did he forget her? It sounds like the relationships in this book are hugely complicated and clearly things aren’t in a great place for anyone when this book ends either so I’m not sure I’m ready to dive in. I’ll wait for your verdict on the final book!
Melliane
she made him forget because her curse is not to fall in love with someone else or terrible things will happen.
Red Iza
I’m glad you got caught up in book #2 as much as with book #1, sometimes they tend to disappoint 😉
Melliane
yes it was really good!
kindlemom1
Definitely sounds like the ending to the first book was heartbreaking, I am so glad this was a good sequel. I love the cover, she looks completely fierce!
Melliane
Yes it’s a great series!
Kim @ BookSwoon
I’m really liking the vibe of this series and the UF/PNR that you desribed, though the romance has me wondering. I’m still very curious and going to add this to my TBR list – I can’t resist a siren in a story , Lol.
Thanks for the great review, Melliane 🙂
Melliane
I wonder as well how everything will end up, it’s quite complicated.
Heidi
I haven’t read too many books that feature sirens, and this one looks pretty bad ass. Sounds like a good book, but I am worried about the stuff that made you sad.
Melliane
yes I really enjoyed it!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I was, and am still, very interested in this series! I have book one, now just need the time to get to it. Thanks for the review, looks like I have something to look forward to 🙂
Melliane
Oh I can’t wait for you to read it and I really hope you’ll enjoy it as well!
Silvia
I’m glad this second instalment worked so well! I think I should try the first book… I really enjoy this genre and you definitely piqued my curiosity, Melliane!
Melliane
it was nice and I hope you’ll be able to try it too!
Aurian
nice review Melliane, thank you! Adding this to my wishlist as well.
Melliane
I hope you’ll like it!
Melissa (Books and Things)
Yep, a series I have on my wishlist that I need to tackle. Glad to know you enjoyed the second book as well. Must start it!
Melliane
yes it’s really good!
Braine
I forget the details, read this a while back but I do remember loving it. Gah! I think I might have to skim this one before reading the third book.
Melliane
I can’t wait for book 3!
Sarah @ One Curvy Blogger
I kinda want to read book one, but I think I would get pissed off that Zack forgot his relationship with Emma… this happens in Lost Girl and it pissed me off too haha
Melliane
ah yes…
Carole Rae
“Zack forgot over his relationship with Emma”
Oh dear….that would be highly frustrating for poor Emma.
Melliane
she is the one who did it so not that poor Emma.
Christy
Ooo sounds interesting. Glad the 2nd book was good- I might have to give the series a try.
Melliane
it’s a nice one!
anna (herding cats & burning soup)
I still have the first one on my tbr pile. Glad to see you’re enjoying them 🙂
Melliane
I hope you’ll enjoy it.
kimbacaffeinate
Oh lord you are adding another series to my tbr pile I love the plot and I am glad to see this was a strong second book
Melliane
thanks!
Lola @ Hit or Miss Books
Don’t you just love that tatto? I mean, wow. *.*
As for the book, it does look interesting. Girls from private (boarding?) schools disappearing might not be the most original of ideas but just the disappearing part is always intriguing.
Great review 🙂
Melliane
lol I didn’t realize how it was. Yeah the idea is quite common but the story is ok for that.
Jennifer Bielman @ Bad Bird Reads
It does sound good but I don’t want to be sad 🙁
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
This series is new to me, Melliane, but it sounds really good, and that cover is amazing! Is Emma a siren like a mermaid, or something else?
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
Sounds like a winning series thus far. 🙂 I like that. Cool! Thank you!