by Nghi Vo
First published 2022
Luli Wei dreams of becoming a siren, the most powerful and feared magicians in the world. In 1890s San Francisco, she will do anything to achieve her goal - even if it means challenging the ancient siren hierarchy, defying her parents' wishes, and navigating a world of monsters, criminals, and worse. As Luli climbs the ranks, she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the very existence of sirens. With her newfound powers and an unlikely crew of allies, she must make an impossible choice: save the sirens or choose her own destiny.
Genres: 20th-century, fantasy, magical-realism, 19th-century, urban-fantasy, historical-fantasy
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, defying-expectations, found-family
304 pages · Paperback