Reviews

A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow

exorcismemily's review against another edition

4.0

"You don't have to take my voice...Just teach me how to use it."

A Song Below Water is such a creative fantasy novel, and I enjoyed reading it! I was a little confused by the story at first, but I got it sorted out. I liked Tavia and Effie's friendship a lot, and I would love to read more books in this universe if it becomes a series.

CW - racism, mention of suicide

eb_rivers's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love love love Tavia and Effy's relationship. They are the cutest, most supportive friends ever. I also enjoyed the way Morrow tackled social issues. Despite the magic element, it felt very real to what we see today in real life. 

haley_s's review against another edition

challenging emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I've discovered that there is a range of YA, and this boom definitely falls on the younger side of that continuum. That said, the book is well written, and gives the BLM movement a twist of Greek mythology as another way to highlight both the danger POC are in and the power they have when they use their voices.

allhaildemi_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

scacciatore's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

belle2022's review against another edition

3.0

I was a bit confused at time. I feel like as we got more into the book it was a bit more clear. I loved the social commentary and the descriptions of the injustice in Siren life and black lives and how it perfectly showed what is actually happening in the real world.

baxter9's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

bibi003's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars for this charming YA novel set in an alternate version of Portland, OR where over-protective parents and MAGICAL POWERS complicate the lives of two Black teen girls. Not gonna lie, I sort of want to live in this world.(Except I could do without all the angst!)

lycheeteareads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

bstephens0515's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5