About the Book and Author
By sinking a fleet of Imperial Warships, the Pirate Supreme and their resistance fighters have struck a massive blow against the Emperor. Now allies from across the empire are readying themselves, hoping against hope to bring about the end of the conquerors’ rule and the rebirth of the Sea.
But trust and truth are hard to come by in this complex world of mermaids, spies, warriors, and aristocrats. Who will Genevieve – lavishly dressed but washed up, half dead, on the Wariuta island shore – turn out to be?
Maggie Tokuda-Hall is the author of The Mermaid, the Witch and the Sea , Also an Octopus, illustrated by Benji Davies and Squad, illustrated by Lisa Sterle, and Love in the Library illustrated by Yas Imamura.
She lives in Oakland, California and has a BA in Studio Art from Scripps College, and an MFA in Writing from University of San Francisco.
Book Review
its compelling plot and well-drawn characters, engrosses the reader in a world of intrigue, espionage and suspense
“The Siren, The Song, and The Spy” by Maggie Tokuda Hall is a beautifully written tale, aimed at young adult readers, however, I would recommend it to all.
The story, with its compelling plot and well-drawn characters, engrosses the reader in a world of intrigue, espionage and suspense. It also contains strong-willed characters with distinct personalities, which adds to the originality of the plot.
This story is much more than just an action novel, moreover, it is a cleverly written, book with an embedded romance – who doesn’t want that?
All in all, this was a very enjoyable read that I couldn’t put down!
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Reviewer Profile
- Name: Zahrah
- Age: 13 years
- Likes: Vintage letter writing, soap-making and Cafe Nero!
- Dislikes: Liquorice and eggs
- Favourite book: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
- Favourite Movies : The Hunger Games
- Favourite song: Until I Found You by Em Beihold and Stephen Sanchez
