The Siren
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2009 · Est. 6.5 hour read

The Siren

Written by Kiera Cass

A siren's love for a human risks everything. Will she defy her fate?

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330 pages· 67,702 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Kahlen, a siren bound to the Ocean, must lure humans to their doom with her deadly voice. When she meets Akinli, a charming human, their forbidden love threatens both their lives. As their bond deepens, Kahlen faces an impossible choice: follow her heart or fulfill her deadly duty. Can love conquer the call of the sea, or will the Ocean's demands tear them apart? Dive into this enchanting tale of love, danger, and destiny, where every choice could mean life or death.

From the publisher

#1 New York Times bestsellerA sweeping stand-alone fantasy romance from Kiera Cass, author of the beloved, bestselling Selection series.Kahlen is a Siren–bound to serve the Ocean by luring humans to their watery graves with her voice, which is deadly to any human who hears it. Akinli is human–a kind, handsome boy who’s everything Kahlen ever dreamed of. Falling in love puts them both in danger… but will Kahlen risk everything to follow her heart?This star-crossed YA romance is sure to captivate readers who grew up loving The Little Mermaid or fans of Jennifer Donnelly’s Waterfire Saga. Originally self-published, The Siren has been completely rewritten and redesigned for print.Don’t miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intriguealike!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
330
Words
67,702
Reading age
13–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.59
F&P level
~P
AR points
10
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
180781
Publication
Published
May 2, 2017
First published
July 1, 2009
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062392008

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