Thanks to the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Review: Impicciche breathes new life into a classic tale with her fin-tastic, swashbuckling debut!

 

“Voice of the Ocean” follows a daring young siren who defies her people to save a human prince. With no other choice than to assassinate him to right her wrong, Celeste agrees to become human. As she finds her place aboard Raiden’s ship, a dangerous attraction begins to grow amidst treacherous waters. 

 

Celeste is my kind of FMC! She is soft and more sensitive than her fellow sirens. At first she views her emotions as a weakness, but the more she allows herself to feel, the more she realizes that strength comes in many forms. As a soft girl myself, I really resonated with Celeste and was empowered by her journey of self-acceptance. 

 

Any kind of relationship between a siren and a human is strictly forbidden, creating a push-pull dynamic between Celeste and Raiden that I could not get enough of! The tension and pining as they are forced to work together to find the lost treasure on Lunapesce is positively swoon-worthy. Their connection and Celeste’s internal conflict surrounding it drives the story in a way that makes it impossible to put down. 

 

I really enjoyed the fast-paced, high stakes atmosphere aboard the Red Revenge. Even more so the family Celeste finds in Raiden’s rag-tag crew. The fantastical elements woven into the story pertaining to the sirens take this pirate adventure to the next level. Impicciche’s song-based magic system adds depth to her world and showcases just how fierce Celeste is in taking up the sword instead of relying on her voice to see her mission through.