Fate will not be denied.Nerissa thinks she’s safe from the gods and elders who rule her village. She’s wrong. It’s only a matter of time before she is chosen to pay the ultimate price—her life.For decades, the gods have protected the small seaside village where she lives. That’s about to end. Fishermen return with empty nets, trees cease to bear fruit, and the winds whisper of an ancient curse. … ancient curse. There’s still hope that the offering of an unmarried woman will return the gods’ favor.
As the maiden sacrifice nears, Nerissa takes matters into her hands. All she needs is a husband to escape the terms of the offering. When she meets Zeer, a visiting fisherman, he sweeps her off her feet.
Are her prayers truly answered?
Everyone around her is keeping their own secrets, their own agendas, and there is no one left to rely on but herself. As the night ushers in a violent storm that echoes the gods’ anger, she realizes the worst is yet to come. When the first rays of dawn arrive, a knock sounds at her door, and she knows her entire world is about to turn upside down.
But she won’t be the only one affected.
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Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas
By: Amy McKinley
5 out of 5 stars
The story Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley is a wonderful fantasy book. It hooked me from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until I had read the final page. I enjoyed reading about Nerissa. She is a young woman who lives in a small seaside village. The gods have protected them. Then things take a turn for the worse. The village hopes that the offering of an unmarried woman will return the god’s favor. Nerissa then meets Zeer, a man who she is very attracted to. Will he be the one to help her escape the terms of the offering? What does the future hold for Nerissa? Read this book to find out. I loved how this story has mythology and many tales are told. The author has done an amazing job of world-building. There are many additional characters that are introduced who have their part to play in the book. Some have their own plans and agenda. Don’t miss out on a fantasy book that you won’t want to put down until you have read the final page. I highly recommend reading it.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley 5stars
This is my first 5 star read OF 2019, Boy oh boy. Where to start with this review.
Read the book guys it has everything you could ask for.
It was phenomenal, well developed plot with awesome twists and turns, developed characters over the course of the novel and such an interesting read. Attention grabbing for any reader from page one.
Amy has definitely created something special, and not having read anything from Amy before this is now an author I will be following and reading more of.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley – Review by Randall Murphy
The characters are extremely well defined, and the plot flows very smoothly. The storyline is appealing and really piques the interest of those that like mythology-based books. A good balance is used between building the characters and creating interest in the plot in the early chapters. The anticipation and emotions build throughout and keep the reader interested and glued to the story. The references to established characters such as Zeus, Poseidon, and Ares give the reader an immediate reference point and understanding of the some of the relationships. This a story I would definitely recommend to anyone that enjoyed stories or movies like “Percy Jackson”.
SIREN’S CALL is one of those books that I wouldn’t normally have considered, yet I’ve always enjoyed the author’s writing so grabbed it when it became available.
An enjoyable read with suspense and intrigue. There is a dark humor in this story that was unexpected “…it is mens basic fear of commitment that holds them back.” I felt like it was a combination of mythology and Hans Christian Anderson’s stories with a twist, a turn and a centuries old debt.
This is definitely a story I would recommend.
A Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas flawlessly integrates the world of Greek Mythology with the reality of life in a small town fishing village. As I read, I could picture each scene and felt as if I was living Nerissa’s life right along with her. I could literally feel her emotions: her joy, her sorrows, her worries, her anger, and her love. Most of all, her determination and will to succeed and overcome all obstacles. As for Zeer, I won’t tell you too much about him now other than to say where can I find one just like him???
While this was ultimately Nerissa and Zeer’s story, there are so many fantastically written characters in this book. Some you will love, some you will despise, but you can’t help but be pulled in to their magical world and want to get to know them all! This is a complex story of superstitions, Gods, curses, underwater worlds, and mythical powers with lots of unexpected twists and turns that will keep you captivated until the very end. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more from Amy McKinley!
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas
By Amy McKinley
4 stars
Siren’s Call is another wonderfully written story by Amy McKinley! I love picking up books by this author as I know I will be in for a good read and this book was no exception. I was captivated by everything that I was reading and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough trying to find out what was going to happen. The author’s attention to detail in her writing is just excellent; she brings the story and her characters to life through her imaginative and creative writing style. I loved the characters Nerissa and Zeer, I thought they were well developed and I really enjoyed reading their story. I felt connected to Nerissa in particular; she was a likeable character who I was rooting for the whole way through!
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas was a wonderful read and one that I highly recommend!
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley is such a mix of Gods, secrets, magic, adventure, and drama that you want to KEEP reading to see what is going to happen next. That is one of the many reasons that I love any and all books that Amy McKinley writes, she is truly very talented. When I started to read about this book, what grabbed me was Fate will not be denied, and that is exactly what you will find when you read about Nerissa in this book. Everyone around her is keeping secrets, and she is finding herself unable to trust anyone. Then she meets Zeer, and she wonders, is this the one that can save me? You must read this story to answer that!! FIVE stars and wish I could read more about Nerissa!
Amy McKinley is an author that I was introduced to when I was looking for new authors. She has an amazing ability to grab me in her synopsis. Her talents of storytelling grabs me from the first paragraph until the last word. Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas was no different. She sets up the scenery in such a way that you really get a great picture in the mind’s eye. Now add the characters like Nerissa. She is chosen to be the next maiden sacrifice and she is trying to get out of this sacrifice. Her little seaside village has been protected by the gods but time is running out. The village is already showing signs of disfavor by the gods. As the time comes near for Nerissa to be sacrificed, there is a visitor (an outsider) who comes to take Nerissa away. Will this protect Nerissa from becoming the maiden sacrifice or will it anger the gods? Read the story and find out for yourself.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas is a fantastic fantasy novel by Amy McKinley. I was already a huge fan of Amy McKinley having read, and loved, the Gray Ghost series. I’ve only recently started to read the fantasy/paranormal genre and was eager to read something in this genre by an author I already liked.
Siren’s Call was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Amy McKinley knows how to create a fantastic story that grips you from the very beginning, takes you on an amazing roller coaster journey, then spits you out at the end totally dazed by what she’s put you through. This book was no exception. She also knows how to write amazing characters. I loved both Nerissa and Zeer, their characters are very intriguing and so interesting to read. I’ve always said that one mark of a good author is by how much you hate the guys. Well, I can safely say that I hated Cete, Ares, Cyn and the Oracle with a passion.
This book has a little bit of everything that I love in a good book: great characters, romance, angst, mystery and a damn good storyline. I’d definitely recommend it to others.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley. This is the story of Nerissa a young girl who lives with her father in a small fishing village. This village has always been protected by the gods but that is about to end. The fishermen have quit catching fish, the trees have quit bearing fruit and the winds are whispering of big change. Nerissa is about to be given away by her father for marriage but she decides she wants some say in the matter so when Zeer a visiting fisherman meets her and sweeps her off her feet she is smitten. Is Zeer the answer to her problems? Nothing is as simple as it seems and Nerissa is about to find out who she really is and that everyone around her has not been truthful. This is a rollercoaster story that has twist and turns you never expect. I loved it and can’t wait for the next!
Siren’s Call would not be my typical go to read, but anything that is by the talented Ms. McKinley I have to get my hands on regardless of what it is supposed to be about. I have never been disappointed yet with a novel of hers and this one is no exception to the rule. I loved the way Amy McKinley wrote this twist on Greek Mythology and spun into it a complex tale of love and life as a woman.
I will admit that the first few parts of the book were slow to start, but it was evident that was due to the story being set up to take off into a beautiful tale I couldn’t stop reading. I was glad I remained patient because the way the story unfolded was absolutely perfect and quite frankly it captured my number one favorite spot of Amy McKinley’s novels. I won’t go into much more detail than this or what she has chosen to divulge in the blurb. I couldn’t bare to spoil one moment of the journey. You will just have to take my ultimate high approval and word for it. I can’t wait to see what will come next from the talented Amy McKinley!
This was a new author for me but I was pleasantly surprised. The story of Nerissa and Zeer was a joy to explore. The twists and turns kept the story interesting as I tried to figure out what would happen to the love of Nerissa and Zeer. There were many surprises which kept my interest. I will definitely read another book by Amy McKinley, as I enjoyed very much the world she created and the story she told.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas By Amy McKinley. I’ll admit at first I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this story because it’s a bit outside my comfort zone but I was definitely pleasantly surprised by the fact I loved it! This author has a special gift with words. This story is so different from others I’ve read by this author and I mean that it all the right ways. The characters are complex and well written that bring the story to life. The story is well thought out and paced nicely. I was hooked from beginning to end. A few twists thrown in and I was one happy reader. I’m giving this story a five star review and highly recommend it and this author. Can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas was a great 4 star read.
We get all sorts of things in this Paranormal romance.
Nerissa lives in a fishing village with her father. Her father has plans to marry her off but Nerissa has other plans in mind. She is adamant to find a man of her choosing before her father forces her to marry. Things take an interesting twist when the villagers get it in their minds that offering an unmarried woman will help with the gods.
When a stranger comes to the village (Zeer), Nerissa finds herself falling for him. Can he help her get out of her predicament?
There is so much more to this book, your head will be spinning.
Amy McKinley does a great job with her writing, the detail was wonderful and you felt like you were right there with the characters. There were several twists and turns, I felt like I was done before I knew it. The secondary characters added a great element to the story. 1-click and get started today, you will love it.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas
by Amy McKinley
I loved reading this book. It pulled me in right away with its mystery, intrigue, and even a twist on Greek mythology. The characters were strong and very connectable. This is a very talented author and I will continue to read her books for the foreseeable future. I enjoyed how the beginning of the book laid a good foundation so you could keep up when the action and twists and turns took place. I highly recommend this book and I can’t wait to read the next book from this wonderful author.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
5-stars
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley was an excellent read. The story was very creative, imaginative, and compelling. I loved development of the main character and supporting characters. Marissa was excellent and an easy character to fall in love with. She was fun to follow. I felt that the storyline was easy follow and keep up with. I loved reading every bit of it. I also love the cover artwork for this novel. It was very eye catching. This book was definitely one of my favorite reads and I highly recommend it!
I give Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley 5 stars.
This book was phenomenal! The story itself is so complex and woven into a delicate pattern of one girl’s life and what she must endure. This book starts out as a girl living in a fishing village. She lives alone with her father and must be married off soon. Instead of letting her father have the complete choice, she decides to take matters into her own hands and find someone herself to coax into a good marriage. When a stranger comes along, she is swept off her feet. But he never mentions marriage.
This would be the end of some books, but there was so, so much more to go. I had no idea where this adventure would take me next. Turns out, I was on a train ride with so many twists and turns. There is an incredible amount of story that happens after this. I do not want to give any more away, but Nerissa learns just what she really is and the truth about those she loves. It seems everyone has lied to her. And you won’t believe just how she handles this!
Besides the story itself, the characters are believable and interesting. I really liked Nerissa’s friends and family. I would have liked to have seen more of Zeer’s direct family though. They are mentioned and even explained who they are and their backstories, but I would have like to have seen them have a more interactive role in the story. But that is a small thing. This book blew me away and I highly recommend it to those who like to read about a strong female character in a fantasy/supernatural book.
A great read about the sea. Nerissa is a fisherman’s daughter living in ancient Greece. One day, her father returns home with no fish, sparking rumors of a legend and bad omens across the village. While he is gone, Nerissa faces the prospect of finding someone to marry before she is forced into a marriage with an abusive man named Cete. Can she find a solution to her problems?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Nerissa standing up for herself but anxious underneath or Zeer mysterious but caring underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the fun friend Eirene or the cruel Cete.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the storm and its rain and wind for a sense of danger and foreboding events and also a sense of beauty to it aswell. Or the sense of the grecian town with its cobbled streets and colourful markets full of sounds and smells and wares. Or Poseidons kingdom later on with its hidden world full of magic and wonder with colourful jewels and marvellous palaces wonderfully written.
The switch of perspectives was done well to display both sides of the story and was easy to follow with names in the chapters. Also loved how it brought the reader straight into the action with the storm in the prologue I .
grabbing the readers attention from the start. I also liked the sense of mystery with the legend, giving it a magical sense and making you wnat to read on to find out what happens. A wonderful example of world building with fantatsical beings and gods living alongside humanity with their own rules and laws and societies. I loved the use of mythology with Poseidon and mermaids and sirens given the respect they deserve and true to their origins. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars
This book is by far one of my favorite. I love the way McKinley weaves this world with a little bit of Myth, Magic, Monsters, and Mermaids. There are a couple places where the story could’ve used a bit more transition, and other times it could’ve used a little less detail. But it didn’t take away from the overall story. I seriously could not put this book down. I read it in just one evening. Very good job. 4 stars.
Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley was a great fantasy read. I was hooked from the beginning. I would give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. I love my ancient world stories and this read did not disappoint. Nerissa was a great read, I loved her strength. There was definitely an air of mystery about her that grabbed my attention.