It was cute. I was pleasantly surprised by how little the romance played into the story while still being a driving force -- The Siren was much more an exploration of Kahlen, her sisters, and their relationship with The Ocean, which I was more interested in, anyway, especially after Kahlen and Akinli's love at first sight (which automatically eliminates any interest I have in a couple -- I really need a slower burn to care at all). Still, it was enjoyable overall. It had the relatively simple vibe of a classic fairytale, which is always a treat.