Review: Siren's Song Reviews
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 24, 2011
The first thing I noted was that Dean is excellent at world-building. I am no particular expert on Ancient Rome, but to me it seemed like the story was historically accurate. I was immersed in historical cities with gladiators, excess, and coliseums. I found the time and place fascinating, and so well-written that for time and place alone I would've kept reading - simply because it was unique and different. I liked that Dean wrote in first person (from Lucia's point of view) and I truly enjoyed seeing the world through her eyes. To be honest, I generally dislike first person so that was another first for me, that I enjoyed it here. Dean clearly writes very well.The book was too short for my tastes, for all that happened during it, and it moved at an incredibly fast paced - so fast I almost felt rushed. I still enjoyed and savored every page, every moment, every word - and I desperately wanted to see more. Dean was very good about marking how much time had past - either using the age of characters or by actually stating it, which was important. The story takes place over the first 30 or so years of Lucia's life, and without the marking of time I could've been very lost. Dean seemed to be cognizant of her reader's possible confusion while writing, and filled in any holes almost immediately - making it an easy, fast, and fun read.What else is there to say? Good characters (Oh Marcus! *fans self*), a great location and time period, and a wonderful romance - put this book on your to-read list right away![...]