Though at first it seems like Tavia’s the sister the story’s really about, and Effie’s the sister who will stand by her to the end, you pretty quickly learn that Effie’s got her own stuff, and it’s no less painful and important than what’s going on with Tav.
Without spoilers, Tavia makes a sacrifice for Effie at the end of this book that brought genuine tears to my eyes. Not for a single second do you doubt that these girls are going to protect each other and fight for each other, no matter what’s happening to them. Though the book includes some gestures toward present and past romance for the girls, their sisterhood remains the central relationship. Tavia and Effie’s friendship forms the heart of this book, and it’s a beautiful center for a wonderful book. Meanwhile, Effie was long ago the only survivor of a terrifying incident in a Portland park, and she has begin to fear that the incident is coming back for her.Īfter a few years of hearing about - but not being able to find at a library! - Bethany Morrow’s first book Mem, I was pumped as hell for her YA novel. But the world, not to mention Tavia’s father, dislikes and distrusts sirens, and Tavia lives in fear of her secret being discovered.
Like her late grandmother, Tavia is a siren. Both of them badly need the support and love of a sister. Tavia and Effie are sisters - not by blood, but in every way that matters.
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