My Review of The Sirens by Emilia Hart

Title: The Sirens

Author: Emilia Hart

Published: April 1,2025

Publisher: St. Martins Press

Genre: Historical Fiction/ Fiction/ Fantasy/ Magical Realism/ Mystery/ Historical

Pages: 352 pages

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:

I hardly know where to start, but this novel is truly an exhilarating adventure! It weaves between three timelines: Lucy in 2019, Jess in 1999, and Mary and Eliza in the 1800s. Each character offers a unique perspective and story, and I genuinely enjoyed how all their narratives intertwined seamlessly. They are all connected by the sea, specifically one particular side of it, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that draws you in!

Jess is the baby who was saved from the Cove in 1982 and later adopted by her parents. Although her origins remained a mystery, there was much speculation. Growing up, she always felt different, and an older teacher eventually groomed her, marking the beginning of her troubles. Lucy, on the other hand, is at university and has found a guy she likes. They slept together and kept in touch over the summer holiday. Eventually, she sent him a picture, which he shared with a group of friends, causing it to go viral with some nasty comments. Lucy then sleepwalked to his room and began choking him in her sleep, which led her to seek help from her sister Jess, as she had never sleepwalked before.

Meanwhile, someone places Mary and Eliza on a prisoner ship, where they face a grim future of working on a farm, becoming a stranger's wife, or worse, being forced to sell their bodies. All the girls share similar experiences of being taken advantage of by men in power, with their fates largely out of their control. This story, with its multiple timelines, is definitely worth the read. I loved the ending a lot! Thank you, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review this one. It has been an adventure.

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