Authors: Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman Narrated: by Amanda C. MillerLength: 5hrs and 31 mins Published: 2011I received this book from Audible via Audiobook Jukebox.Sirenz is a cute tale of two girls that started of as frenemies and over time they become true friends. Meg and Shar are completely opposite. Meg is a Goth girl and Shar is a queen of fashion. The two are dorm mates and because of some crazy circumstances the two enter into an employment contract with the lord of the underworld Hades. This story was really funny. I enjoyed the book from the start to the end; it was a real lighthearted tale of friendship. Both Meg and Shar started off with preconceived views of each other, but they grew and learned to understand what it means to be friends.The book has Greek mythological characters besides Hades, but these characters do not out shadow Meg and Shar. Sirenz goes beyond just another YA paranormal story. This book added something special to already crowded universe. Also like that fact the story kept a good pace and was not to long. Moreover, the authors did a great job with building and explaining the Greek myths. Lastly, the narrator did a great job with the many different characters. I am looking forward to reading the next book. This one was rough and in reality only about 2.5 stars. Where should I begin? Shar and Meg had no redeeming qualities, there was no real explanation of the Greek myths that this book is centered on, it wrapped up kind of rushed and yet left you hanging with that last little scene. As someone who really enjoys fiction based in Greek mythology (especially Rick Riordan's books), I had super high hopes for this one. I know that there must be a fanbase since the third book in this series is about to come out, but I am not one of them.
What do You think about Sirenz (2011)?
Fun, light-hearted take on Greek mythology.
—mantisa
