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The Siren, the Song, and the Spy by Maggie Tokuda-Hall was a Good Audiobook

I found this book from Netgalley. I started listening to it and then found out that this is book 2 of the series. then I thought of reading tey first book but I was so into the story and plot I could not put it done. If you are wondering The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea the first book in the series. As per Goodreads, this is the synopsis of the book: 
In this second vibrant fantasy from Maggie Tokuda-Hall, companion to her best-selling debut, The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea, a diverse resistance force fights to topple an empire in a story about freedom, identity, and decolonization. 
By sinking a fleet of Imperial Warships, the Pirate Supreme and their resistance fighters have struck a massive blow against the Emperor. Now allies from across the empire are readying themselves, hoping against hope to bring about the end of the conquerors’ rule and the rebirth of the Sea. But trust and truth are hard to come by in this complex world of mermaids, spies, warriors, and aristocrats. Who will Genevieve—lavishly dressed but washed up, half-dead, on the Wariuta island shore—turn out to be? Is warrior Koa’s kindness toward her admirable, or is his sister Kaia’s sharp suspicion wiser? And back in the capital, will pirate-spy Alfie really betray the Imperials who have shown him affection, especially when a duplicitous senator reveals xe would like nothing better
Meanwhile, the Sea is losing more and more of herself as her daughters continue to be brutally hunted, and the Empire continues to expand through profits made from their blood. The threads of time, a web of schemes, shifting loyalties, and blossoming identities converge in Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s remarkable companion to The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea, as unlikely young allies work to forge a new and better world.
Genre
High Fantasy
My Rating
Overall: ★★★★ | 4 Stars
Plot: ★★★★ | 4 Stars
Characters: ★★★★★| 5 Stars
Audio: ★★★★★ | 5 Stars
Ending: ★★★★ | 4 Stars
Fun: ★★★★ | 4 Stars
My Review
The world-building in this narrative is truly captivating.  I was so enthralled by this world where so many characters are struggling to do their own things. At the start, I was a little confused about what was happening because I did not know the backstory. However, as the tale progressed, everything became clear. The plot follows the same old arc of The Great Power against Resistance featuring spies, resistance groups, pirates, and mermaids.
The multiple points of view (POVs) were skillfully executed, contributing to a satisfying narrative.  They added complexity and momentum to the story, culminating in a well-crafted conclusion. There is one thing that I would like to say that the ending could have been more interesting and satisfying. it was a bit down for my taste but nonetheless, it was a good read.
Do I Recommend it?
Yes!! ofcourse.

Happy Reading!!


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