Today I have a book review for you!
Meraki: A Syren Story by Naomi Kelly
As a note before I begin, I was sent a copy of this book by Naomi, as I applied to read and review the book through Bibliophile Tours.
Do you like enemies to lovers, Greek and sea mythology? If so this is the book for you.
What Does the Bit on the Back Say:
Seventeen year old Wren thinks she has just swum away from the greatest threat in the sea. That’s until she finds herself being hauled upon a warlord’s boat. With her life at the mercy pf a young temperamental king, Wren must decide who her ultimate enemy is.
The Story
The story instantly starts with Wren being captured after leaving her home. Wren isn't best impressed with this development, but she uses all of her wiles to escape, unfortunately it doesn’t work.
King Kellan is out for revenge, and will do anything, including kidnap a Syren to get them back.
As the voyage to land and to the rescue progresses, you can see the relationship between Wren and the humans change, they slowly open up to each other and slowly trust each other and make sacrifice’s for each other.
By the mid-way point Wrens past is calling her back and along the way she discovers some secrets about her life and her family which may change many things. Its at this part of the book where there is a change, the action and the romance side both grew and I really enjoyed theway the ending of the story.
My Thoughts
There are times, when Wren acts like a child that doesn’t get her own way, which was a bit frustrating at times, but given the circumstances, I can allow it!
I really enjoyed the interaction between Wren and Kellan, they’re a bit like magnets, both strong and independent, but when facing toward each other in the wrong way, they repel each other, but as soon as they finally take the time to see each other, they attract.
This book isn't huge and it's a stand alone novel, so the fact that you get so much action and a completed story I'd brilliant.
As much as I enjoy long stories, sometimes those stories take a while to get to the point, whereas Naomi Kelly takes you straight to the action and ends the story on a high!
**Spoiler**
This may be classed as spoil-ery, but some people may take issue with it, but I loved it and think that its noteworthy.
And that is to do with Wren choosing not to have children. As I said, I liked that this was included, as it is very rare to see in, especially in YA stories, and something refreshing to see.
Recommendations
When I first received this book, I read the blurb to my mum, and she was like 'that sounds good' and since I finished the book a few weeks ago, she has slowly been making her way through it (shes a slow reader and hasn't got far) but she said shes enjoying it so far!
Item to Note
I believe that this is a self published novel, so I did notice some grammatical errors and words where they shouldn't be, but for me it didn't really affect the story.
Rating All ratings will be out of 5.
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