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The Siren, the Song, and the Spy

By Andrea Beach, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Epic fantasy sequel ramps up the intrigue and action.

The Siren, the Song, and the Spy book cover: A green mermaid with pointed ears and dripping with pearls lounges on a rocky shore while behind her a dragon flies through the sky and a distant city burns

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall continues her epic fantasy adventure The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea without missing a beat. Every bit as beautifully written and solidly plotted, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy offers so much more than heart-pounding adventure. Readers will find a lot of food for thought about the harms of colonization, depleting natural resources, and what true justice is. Lots of favorite characters return, and colorful new ones are introduced who further the author's exploration of the nature of transformation.

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