Tavia is secretly a siren, and she must be hidden by a protective network in order for her to enjoy everyday freedoms. Adopted sisters and also best friends, they’re fiercely protective of each other’s secrets. Tavia and Effie just want to get through their next high school year. It is through this world that our characters maneuver through their coming-of-age adventures. There are other human cryptids like eloko, who use bells to hypnotize potential victims, but they are given societal privilege and seen as harmless. In this world, sirens are seen as dangerous and manipulative on a societal level, and much has been done to quell their threat: such as silencing collars and protective ear plugs. This alternate universe of A Song Below Water brings readers to an urban fantasy where sirens, eloko, sprites, and gargoyles roam freely as people go about their lives. Let’s go to modern-day Portland, Oregon– but with a twist. I am sharing about A Song Below Water by Bethany C Morrow today.
I recommend this book for an exciting, well written mythological novel, involving important current events.Hello, and welcome to the second installment of Ariel’s Arcs – a guest segment on Kriti’s Armed With a Book. I loved Wallace, I wish there had been more about him and his back story (a very interesting mythology). I also really disliked Naema and I hope she faces a lot of consequences in the book that is coming out which is based on her ( A Chorus Rises). I was a little disappointed they did not flesh out some side characters more, and felt some of the relationships clicked better than others. Where their parent's fail them, Tavia and Effie build each other up and help each other to fully be who they are. They can also be vulnerable with each other, honest, emotional, scared for one another, but determined to make their lives make sense. Tavia and Effie's relationship was the star of this book, two strong Black girls who support each other through many trials and tribulations. I was angry at the world and the community and how similar Tavia's plight is to those in the Black community right now. I was angry at the failure of all the adults in this book, hiding important information, blocking the girls from being themselves and truly living their lives.
I was angry for Tavia having to fear for herself, for having to think she is something bad.
This book was very engaging and eye opening. There is a case of a man on trial for the murder of a suspected siren. There is a Black Lives Matter protest, at which a siren supports the family. A unique combination of contemporary and fantasy novel, with lots of hot topic points throughout. I had already guessed Effie's background early on, but loved the build up and the background.
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