Siren Queen
Siren Queen
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Hollywood • 1930s
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Siren Queen, Nghi Vo explores the journey of a young Chinese American woman in 1930s Hollywood who aspires to become a movie star. She navigates the complexities and challenges of the film industry, confronting societal norms, mythology, and personal identity in her quest for success and recognition.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Dark
Emotional
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Siren Queen by Nghi Vo has been praised for its lush and evocative prose, along with its rich fantasy elements that explore Hollywood's dark allure. Readers appreciate its unique perspective on identity and fame. However, some critics feel the narrative pace is uneven at times. Overall, the novel captivates with its imaginative storytelling and complex characters.
Who Should Read Siren Queen?
A reader enchanted by Hollywood glamour and folklore would relish Nghi Vo's Siren Queen. Fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid will appreciate its blend of magical realism and historical fiction, exploring identity and ambition in a fantastical 1930s film industry.
12,744 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Hollywood • 1930s
2022
Adult
18+ years
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