Siren (Audible Audio Edition) Tricia Rayburn Nicola Barber Audible Studios Books
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Seventeen-year-old Vanessa Sands is afraid of everything - the dark, heights, the ocean - but her fearless older sister, Justine, has always been there to coach her through every challenge. That is, until Justine goes cliff diving one night near the family's vacation house in Winter Harbor, Maine, and her lifeless body washes up on shore the next day.
Vanessa's parents want to work through the tragedy by returning to their everyday lives back in Boston, but Vanessa can't help feeling that her sister's death was more than an accident. After discovering that Justine never applied to colleges, and that she was secretly in a relationship with longtime family friend Caleb Carmichael, Vanessa returns to Winter Harbor to seek some answers.
But when Vanessa learns that Caleb has been missing since Justine's death, she and Caleb's older brother, Simon, join forces to try to find him, and in the process, their childhood friendship blossoms into something more.
Soon it's not just Vanessa who is afraid. All of Winter Harbor is abuzz with anxiety when another body washes ashore, and panic sets in when the small town becomes home to a string of fatal, water-related accidents... in which all the victims are found grinning from ear to ear.
As Vanessa and Simon probe further into the connections between Justine's death and the sudden rash of creepy drownings, Vanessa uncovers a secret that threatens her new romance - and that will change her life forever.
Siren (Audible Audio Edition) Tricia Rayburn Nicola Barber Audible Studios Books
Vanessa has always been in her big sister Justine's shadow, and that is exactly where she wants to be. Terrified of the world, she relies on her sister to make it through each day. However, her life drastically changes when Justine's body washes up on the shore of their vacation home in Winter Harbor. After her death, everyone tries to get back to their lives like nothing has changed, but Vanessa just cannot accept things being an accident. She returns to Winter Harbor to find the answers to her questions, but quickly finds more than she was bargaining for. As more and more bodies wash up on shore, all with smiles on their faces, she knows something sinister is at work, even if she is the only one. Some secrets are too dangerous to be found, and some will change her life forever.I had a bit of a hard time getting attached to Vanessa, or as her sister calls her, Nessa, at least at first. She is absolutely terrified of everything, and her sister has always been her crutch. Of course all that changes very early in the story when Justine dies. However instead of breaking down, Nessa decides to go off on a trip of her own back to the vacation home where the tragedy happened. It just didn't seem very realistic for a girl who is literally afraid of her own shadow to all of a sudden have the confidence to go off on her own when she just lost someone so important to her. Also, I found the fact that she was so oblivious to her beauty, and allure to be a little odd. However, after putting all that aside, I did become rather endeared to Nessa for her determination to find out what really happened to her sister. Unlike everyone else, she knows something isn't right, and does what it takes to get to the bottom of things, even if that means learning secrets about herself, and her sister that she never wanted to know. Yet, she never once shies away from her path, showing her true strength, even if she doesn't realize it.
Ah the romance, what can I say? It was both sweet yet powerful and I really enjoyed seeing their childhood friendship blossom into so much more. However, despite its powerfulness, everything between them felt so very fragile as well, especially as more secrets were revealed. Nessa's insecurities really came into play towards the end, and my heart was broken as she tried to do what she thought was best. I can only hope that in time they will be able to overcome the obstacles that are between them. Of course that would require a huge does of honesty from Nessa, and that may just prove to be more difficult than it seems.
Siren was a hauntingly beautiful read that kept me sucked right in from the very start. Even though a lot of things were quite predictable, I never once lost interest as I was fully submersed (no pun intended) in this world. I realize the traditional siren mythology doesn't quite follow the same as Siren portrays, but that is what makes fiction so enjoyable. Everything is subject to each person's interpretation, and I really enjoyed Tricia Rayburn's take on Sirens. I cannot wait to dive into the next book as I highly doubt things will stay quite for long. So, in the end I was quite impressed with Siren and found it to be the perfect blend of romance, mystery, and suspense.
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Siren (Audible Audio Edition) Tricia Rayburn Nicola Barber Audible Studios Books Reviews
This is one of those books where I think a person will either love it or hate it. There are some points where it is a bit slow because there is a lot of information to take in, but then there are other parts packed with excitement and intrigue. It's definitely a roller coaster as far as pace goes, but for me, I didn't mind so much and enjoyed the read. Siren's premise is an interesting one. Vanessa and her family go to Maine to stay in their family cottage where Vanessa and her sister Justine and neighbor boys Simon and Caleb hang out for the summer. One stormy night, Justine leaves the house and is found hours later dead near the cliff where they would jump into the water below. Soon after Justine's death reports of dead men washing ashore start filling the news, not only is it strange that so many men are dying at the same time, but the manner in which they look once they are found...a grin frozen across their faces as if they died happy. Vanessa and Simon pool their resources together and set out to solve the mystery behind these strange deaths, but what they uncover will change Vanessa's life forever. She will learn things about herself that were meant to remain family secrets, dangers she only thought came from the pages of myths, and people who are more than what they seem.
I first decided to read Siren when I saw the cover on months ago (it is just so pretty, and in person her silver eyes shift when you move the book!) Yes, I instantly fell victim to the terrible crime of cover shopping. In fact, when I began reading the book, I honestly did not know much about the premise - I just thought because the book was so beautiful, it must be worth the brilliant cover.
Luckily, I was right. I was instantly pulled head first into the story and easy connect to Vanessa. Within the first two chapters, Vanessa loses her older sister, Justine. She quickly discovers that Justine was keeping secrets from her and Vanessa feels extremely betrayed. So, she decides to do some investigating with the help of their childhood friends, the Carmichael boys.
While reading the beginning of this book, I was astounded to realize how emotionally involved I was from the get go. From reading the description on the jacket, I knew that Justine was going to die and it seriously hurt me. I don't know if it was simply because I have an older sister, but I honestly was on the verge of tears within the first few chapters of the book. I cannot remember any book doing that to me, so quickly. I often cry while reading books, but not within the first 50 pages or so. This story just seemed to pull on all my heartstrings.
As the book progresses, Vanessa begins to hear Justine's voice in her head. Justine often comforts Vanessa and urges her forward when Vanessa falls victim to one of her fears. She also provides hints to keep Vanessa on the right track to solving the books mystery. I thought this was a wonderful touch for the author to incorporate, because it was a way to keep the story progresses without Vanessa having to know everything. By keeping the character of Justine involved, Justine could give Vanessa information that she wouldn't have been able to obtain on her own. Or if she did obtain it on her own, it would seem odd and almost too easy.
Another one of the main story arcs of Siren was the relationship between Simon Carmichael and Vanessa. Simon is a few years older than Vanessa and they have always had a strong friendship. After Justine's death and Caleb's (Simon's brother/Justine's boyfriend) disappearance, the two of them embark on a mission to track down Caleb. There is an obvious chemistry between them and their story folds out very sweetly. I really liked how they had known each other for years, because when their relationship progresses, it did not feel rushed. Their relationship felt grounded and I really appreciated how it wasn't unrealistic or all-consuming. Simon was important to Vanessa, but she wasn't blinded to the world around her because of him.
I did however, have a few slight issues with this book. A lot of the plot points were not explained in as much detail as I would have liked. For instance, why could Vanessa talk to Justine? For those of you who have read this book, I am not oblivious the revelation Vanessa's character comes to in the end, but that still doesn't explain why she can hear her dead sister talk. I also felt like a whole lot of questions were left unanswered. While I was reading the book, I was immediately frustrated with the plot twists towards the end, because I didn't like the strain they would put on Vanessa's relationship with Simon. However, once I finished it and ran to the internet to see if there was going to be a sequel, I calmed down. I still feel that there were one too many unanswered questions in the end. I now know that the author wanted to keep things open for the next book, but it almost felt on unfinished and I did feel a little short changed.
But, I did enjoy the book immensely. It was my first book about Sirens and I think they are a spectacular subject. like I said, I have a lot of unanswered questions, so I cannot wait until the next book comes out next Summer.
Vanessa has always been in her big sister Justine's shadow, and that is exactly where she wants to be. Terrified of the world, she relies on her sister to make it through each day. However, her life drastically changes when Justine's body washes up on the shore of their vacation home in Winter Harbor. After her death, everyone tries to get back to their lives like nothing has changed, but Vanessa just cannot accept things being an accident. She returns to Winter Harbor to find the answers to her questions, but quickly finds more than she was bargaining for. As more and more bodies wash up on shore, all with smiles on their faces, she knows something sinister is at work, even if she is the only one. Some secrets are too dangerous to be found, and some will change her life forever.
I had a bit of a hard time getting attached to Vanessa, or as her sister calls her, Nessa, at least at first. She is absolutely terrified of everything, and her sister has always been her crutch. Of course all that changes very early in the story when Justine dies. However instead of breaking down, Nessa decides to go off on a trip of her own back to the vacation home where the tragedy happened. It just didn't seem very realistic for a girl who is literally afraid of her own shadow to all of a sudden have the confidence to go off on her own when she just lost someone so important to her. Also, I found the fact that she was so oblivious to her beauty, and allure to be a little odd. However, after putting all that aside, I did become rather endeared to Nessa for her determination to find out what really happened to her sister. Unlike everyone else, she knows something isn't right, and does what it takes to get to the bottom of things, even if that means learning secrets about herself, and her sister that she never wanted to know. Yet, she never once shies away from her path, showing her true strength, even if she doesn't realize it.
Ah the romance, what can I say? It was both sweet yet powerful and I really enjoyed seeing their childhood friendship blossom into so much more. However, despite its powerfulness, everything between them felt so very fragile as well, especially as more secrets were revealed. Nessa's insecurities really came into play towards the end, and my heart was broken as she tried to do what she thought was best. I can only hope that in time they will be able to overcome the obstacles that are between them. Of course that would require a huge does of honesty from Nessa, and that may just prove to be more difficult than it seems.
Siren was a hauntingly beautiful read that kept me sucked right in from the very start. Even though a lot of things were quite predictable, I never once lost interest as I was fully submersed (no pun intended) in this world. I realize the traditional siren mythology doesn't quite follow the same as Siren portrays, but that is what makes fiction so enjoyable. Everything is subject to each person's interpretation, and I really enjoyed Tricia Rayburn's take on Sirens. I cannot wait to dive into the next book as I highly doubt things will stay quite for long. So, in the end I was quite impressed with Siren and found it to be the perfect blend of romance, mystery, and suspense.
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