Sirens
Author: Janet Fox
Published: November 8th, 2012
Publisher: Speak
Goodreads Summary: "When Jo Winter’s parents send her off to live with her rich cousin on the glittering island of Manhattan, it’s to find a husband and forget about her brother Teddy’s death. But all that glitters is not gold,. Caught up in the swirl of her cousin’s bobbed-hair set—and the men that court them—Jo soon realizes that the talk of marriage never stops, and behind the seemingly boundless gains are illicit business endeavors, gangsters, and their molls. Jo would much rather spend time the handsome but quiet Charles, a waiter at the Algonquin Hotel, than drape herself
over a bootlegger. But when she befriends a moll to one of the most powerful men in town, Jo begins to uncover secrets—secrets that threaten an empire and could secure Jo’s freedom from her family. Can her newfound power buy her love? Or will it to ruin Jo, and everyone around her?"
over a bootlegger. But when she befriends a moll to one of the most powerful men in town, Jo begins to uncover secrets—secrets that threaten an empire and could secure Jo’s freedom from her family. Can her newfound power buy her love? Or will it to ruin Jo, and everyone around her?"
Concept/Ideas: 4.5/5
Storyline/Plot: 4.5/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing Style: 4.5/5
A murder mystery and the 20s all wrapped up into one...
Sirens was a fantastic read filled with suspense, love, mystery, and an amazing feel for the Roaring 20's! Wow. All I can say is wow. I was blown away at how much I loved this book. Typically, I have tried to read so, so many books that revolve around the 20s, 30s, and flapper life-style, and I have never been able to get into one. I've tried the Vixen series, and I've probably tried to read Bright Young Things five times. I was convinced it was the subject matter that turned me away. I guessed wrong...
Right off the bat, this book through me into an alien world, filled with history and different times. I loved seeing the differences that was the past, and comparing it to today's world. It's pretty amazing when you get down to it, just how much society, and things have changed since the 20s.
This book leaves you begging for more, throughout the whole book, AND during the end. The storyline was extremely fast-paced and interesting. The mystery in this book was amazing, and it was so suspensful at times, I just couldn't put it down. The characters were likeable, and I found them relatable, and deep. The secrets that are revealed about each one is surprising!
For anybody who usually doesn't feel drawn to historical YA, I would defnitely reccommend you give this book a shot. Especially if you like mystery and suspense, this will be a favorite. It's not a typical flapper type of novel with drama, drama, drama... Instead, this book is much deeper, and full on packed with action.
Storyline/Plot: 4.5/5
Characters: 4/5
Writing Style: 4.5/5
A murder mystery and the 20s all wrapped up into one...
Sirens was a fantastic read filled with suspense, love, mystery, and an amazing feel for the Roaring 20's! Wow. All I can say is wow. I was blown away at how much I loved this book. Typically, I have tried to read so, so many books that revolve around the 20s, 30s, and flapper life-style, and I have never been able to get into one. I've tried the Vixen series, and I've probably tried to read Bright Young Things five times. I was convinced it was the subject matter that turned me away. I guessed wrong...
Right off the bat, this book through me into an alien world, filled with history and different times. I loved seeing the differences that was the past, and comparing it to today's world. It's pretty amazing when you get down to it, just how much society, and things have changed since the 20s.
This book leaves you begging for more, throughout the whole book, AND during the end. The storyline was extremely fast-paced and interesting. The mystery in this book was amazing, and it was so suspensful at times, I just couldn't put it down. The characters were likeable, and I found them relatable, and deep. The secrets that are revealed about each one is surprising!
For anybody who usually doesn't feel drawn to historical YA, I would defnitely reccommend you give this book a shot. Especially if you like mystery and suspense, this will be a favorite. It's not a typical flapper type of novel with drama, drama, drama... Instead, this book is much deeper, and full on packed with action.
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