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A fictional non-fiction story, which I find will be perfect for fans of The Resurrectionist by Hudspeth, and even Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Fawcett. These are not your childhood mermaids, or even your edgy teen mermaids who are tricksters or predators, but all kinds of mermaids from all waters of life.

Divided up into zones of existence, Sirenology takes us through the life, reproduction, child-rearing, death, and hunting habits of more than twenty mermaid species, inter-related and far flung as their DNA allows. From mentions of generational tool-making learned from humans to references of the Barnum mermaid monkey, an entire area of study is compiled in this short title.

Any childhood lover of the "ology" books would enjoy the gorgeous illustrations and cross-sections contained within, as well as the chance to reference it as a resource when such an opportunity arises. It will be the perfect shelf item to display, fit for fantasy lovers, dark academics, and encyclopedia aficionados.

Reads like non-fiction on a fantasy topic. It reminded me of Dinotopia which I loved growing up. A great book for creative people. Highly recommend.

NetGalley review

From the format I receive it looks like such a fun and interesting book. The version I received seemed to be missing photos, and some pages didn’t match up to the next page or even paragraph.
I would absolutely purchase this to add to my bookcase. Even for kids who have an interest in this.

I always enjoy reading things about mermaids and other sea creatures like that. It had everything that I wanted from this type of book. I thought the guide worked well and glad it was everything that I hoped for.

Dr. C. Lillefisk's Sirenology is a beautifully illustrated fantasy encyclopedia of incredibly unique and creative mermaids! This book dives into mermaids who spend their entire lives lying still, building ecosystems on their back; mermaids with grotesque weaponized features; mermaids in lakes, oceans, streams, and beyond. It reads like the musings of a obsessive scientist working toward understanding of mysterious creatures. The artwork is beautiful with a distinct sketching quality - playing into the idea these were drawn by Dr. C. Lillefisk herself. While I feel some of the information of the mermaids could have gone a bit deeper to provide a more encompassing context for the illustrations, I enjoyed the read. If you are looking for a unique take on mermaid reading with accompanying artwork, Dr. C. Lillefisk's Sirenology is for you!

This anthology of sirens was mystical, magical, and wonderfully amazing to read and discover. I loved all the illustrations and the detailed descriptions of all the categories of sirens.