I was so excited to read this book! A blending of fantasy and historical fiction is always up my alley. If you like multiple PoVs from different periods of time this is definitely a book for you! I thought the story was engaging and it hooked me from the very first page! I was eager to see what was going to happen with all the characters and how they all tied together. All in all I highly recommend this!

Thank you to NetGalley for an Advanced Copy!

DNF at about 56%. I absolutely adored ‘Wayward’, and although unfair, I did compare this book to ‘Weyward’ and, for me, it failed. I was interested in Lucy in the beginning, her relationship with Jess but as the pages began to turn, Lucy felt like she was getting colder, distancing herself from us, the reader, as she was discovering who she was. If you want me to stay, let me in. You don't have to tell me everything, but give me just a little more. Don’t make me beg. For me it was just too slow and the characters didn't give enough of themselves.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martins press for giving me the chance to read this beatifically woven story!

Sirens has many POVS that tells different stories about four different women in their journeys in different times. We start in 2019 meeting Lucy, an 18 year old college student, who has been cyber bullied by her boyfriend who scared an innate photo with all of the student body. After an incident occurs while sleepwalking, she takes off to her sister Jess’ house scared to get in trouble by what has happened. Once she gets there Jess is no where to be found. Her door is unlocked, the house is a mess, and maybe looks like a male has been there. While investigating she comes across her sisters secret diary that opens up a whole new world of discovery.

Her sisters diary starts in 1999 when they lived with her parents and gives insight to her love of art and the support of her teacher and an outcast named Max. Jess and Lucy suffer from a rare skin disorder that gives them a love hate relationship with water.

Lastly the POV changes to the 1800s where you meet Eliza and Mary from Ireland. They are twin sister convicts aboard a ship that fear the water. They start to learn more about themselves and what they are becoming.

I think this book is perfectly woven between these POVS and the empowerment these women possess. The is my second book by Hart and i can successfully say her writing is beautiful, and the journey through the timelines helps to connect so much to the characters and gives it a bit more mystery waiting to get back to that POV. Hart knows how to write the perfect books about self discovery!!! I always highly recommend Harts books to readers looking for a powerful woman with a strong storyline.

I loved Weyward and was so excited to see a new novel from Emilia Hart. The Sirens did not disappoint. I love the past and present mixing and how the journey of the sisters is told. With some fantasy woven in, this is an immersive tale. The stories of these four women converge as the past and present collide, much like they did in Weyward. The character development and suspense of the plot made me keep turning the pages - I couldn't put this down. You will empathize with our FMC's and I think defintiely relate to their journey of self-discovery and the bonds of sisterhood.

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.

If you’ve read and loved Weyward, like me, you’ll need to pick this up. If I’m being honest, I loved this one even more than Weyward. It completely captured my soul and captivated my mind. Atmospheric doesn’t even begin to describe it. And I’m all about a “justice for women” kind of book. I thought it was rather predictable until, all of a sudden, it wasn’t. The vibes, themes, characters, and plot were all meticulously cultivated. At the end, Hart discusses how difficult this was for her to write, but I’m immensely grateful that she did. I will forever read her writing.

Emilia Hart is winning my heart as a new favorite author. I loved Weyward, so I was excited to try this one as well. Some of the things I loved most about Weyward are here - the multiple timelines weaving seamlessly from past to present, the gorgeous, vivid writing, and an engrossing plot.

“The Sirens” is an eerie and dark story putting the puzzle pieces together of four women where past and present collide leading the reader to plot twists and a satisfying end. I loved this book and will recommend to other readers, especially for my book clubs.

Thanks so much for the opportunity to read in advance!

Loved it - the descriptions were gorgeous and vivid. Every scene really came to life. I loved the descriptions of the artwork and the intense portrait of the ship and the ocean . The characters were complex.

3.5 stars rounded up. I absolutely LOVED Weyward so I was very excited to get my hands on The Sirens. I also love the concept of mermaids and was very intrigued by the premise of this story. This is setup very similarly to Weyward, a character in the present's POV and a POV from the past. It combines historical fiction, magical realism, and a little bit of mystery. This was a slower paced read and I found myself immersed when reading, I just wasn't dying to pick it up once I started. I did figure almost all of the "twists" but I felt like they were very easily figured out. It was just as beautifully written as her previous and I was pleased with how it ended. I really enjoyed the past POV and I honestly could have read a whole book of just that. I think where I felt it was missing was in the present, it's very much a solo journey for Lucy trying to figure things out and I think I just wanted more characters involved. Maybe, I just couldn't connect to Lucy as much as I wanted to. Overall, this was a solid book I would definitely recommend, especially if you enjoyed Weyward.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this book. It hooked me from the start- and it absolutely lives up to the title. I really enjoyed the mix of mystery, multiple timelines, and history. There's a fairly big twist which was deserved- it was foreshadowed and didn't feel like it came from nowhere. The writing was compelling; it was eloquent, without being too wordy or exaggerated.

I enjoyed this more than Weyward, but only towards the end. The pacing is a little weird and the first ~70% of the book almost lost me. Nothing much happens with the plot and the characters are presented with nothing beyond the words on the page—it feels like there’s no emotion or personality behind them. I also felt like the twists were very predictable. Similarly to Weyward though, I really enjoyed the premise. It just takes a little extra effort and imagination to feel like I enjoyed the book as a whole.

This review is based on an ARC received from NetGalley.

I really enjoyed this book! It was such an interesting concept and drew me in right away! It explores such complicated themes but in a unique and twisty way! I think I like it even more than Weyward. Will be adding to our library 100%!

I was thrilled to dive into this book, especially after loving the author’s previous novel, Weyward. Once again, Emilia delivers a wonderfully haunting tale steeped in myth and mystery. The story is a mesmerizing blend of folklore and enchantment that draws you in from the very first page. The characters are richly drawn, each with their own secrets that slowly unravel as the plot thickens. I can appreciate the complex family dynamic as well as the emphasis of strong female characters. While the pacing slows a bit in the middle, the tension builds steadily, leading to a gripping conclusion that I couldn’t put down.

I ADORED this book. It was the perfect beach read. Like Weyward, it has similar feminist themes, but I enjoyed this story so much more than that one. It was such a cool concept that completely captivated me.

There was one plot point that seemed to come out of left field, but now I understand it for the purposes of the plot. Despite wishing for a few loose ends to have been tied up in a nice little bow, I loved this book and will be thinking about it for a long time.

Thank you Netgalley for an advanced copy!

1 received an advance copy of the book THE SIRENS ..i didn't know what to expect, but i was not disappointed.. the book was beautifully written.and i enjoyed the descriptions of the beach, ocean, and the caves..... the story was about two sets of sisters hundreds of years apart.... there was an element of mystery. i kind of wanted a bit more of an explanation at the end but was happy with the ending..... thanks for the advance copy and i will look for other books by emilia hart

It’s clear that Emilia Hart is a talented writer. She beautifully told a story of women and resilience mixing historical fiction with magical realism. Toward the end the novel lost steam for me and I was a bit confused on where it was going. My first read from this author but it will not be my last.

5/5, SERIOUSLY. Emilia has done it again and I can't wait to start talking about it everywhere next year, this is my entire personality now

The Sirens was an interesting yet difficult reading experience. I enjoy books that alternate between the past and present, making connections between the people of then and now. This particular story about two 'sisters' weaves into the story of two other sisters in the past who find themselves on a transport ship from Ireland to the penal colonies in Australia. Their journey is long and horrendous. They will be sent to a female factory where men can pick and choose them for any purpose.
As the story unfolds there is an element of the supernatural as well as the question of women's rights and place in a world controlled by men. I don't want to imply all the male characters in the story are bad or evil because they are not. So if you like the sort of tales with a bit of the mysterious where the past carries in to the future, you will enjoy The Sirens.

Thank You Emilia Hart and St Martin's for the ARC and opportunity to review this book.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC of 'The Sirens' by Emilia Hart.

This is a multi-timeline (1800, 1999, and 2019), lovely, and lyrical story of the suffering and resilience of women, spiritually and metaphysically connected across the centuries. A tight merging of the mythological, fantastical, and the historical.

The shifts between the different characters and timelines are elegantly handled and the writing is engaging, the pacing well done, it carries you along, while the various layers are unpeeled and revelations presented in a compelling way.

I notice Hart's first novel - 'Weyward' - is similarly structured so I'm looking forward to getting that one now.

DNF at about 50%, while I appreciated the atmosphere this was such a chore to read, I found it very slow and boring, and I couldn’t get emotionally attached to the characters.

ARC provided by NetGalley

This was a beautiful story about the truths of being a woman in this world. The past and present were woven together perfectly. Loved the characters and their bonds. Will definitely want to read more from this author. I could tell how much work went into this.