Siren Queen
- 237
- Pages
- about 4.5 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Siren Queen (2022) is a historical fantasy novel by Nghi Vo set in a magical 1930s Los Angeles. The story follows an aspiring actor known as Luli Wei, who hopes to achieve immortality through stardom. Hollywood provides obstacles in the form of racism, sexism, queerphobia, and dark magic. Luli rejects stereotypical roles on-screen and off, instead embracing the power of playing movie monsters. The book was Vo's first novel to be written, but the second to be published, preceded by The Chosen and the Beautiful (2021) in a similar magical universe. It received positive reviews in speculative fiction venues, and was a 2023 finalist for the World Fantasy Award, the Locus Award, and the Ignyte Award.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.5 across 81 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 31% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.5 | 81 | 100% |
Frequently asked
What is Siren Queen rated?
7.9 out of 10, from 81 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Siren Queen worth reading?
Readers give it 7.9/10 from 81 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read Siren Queen?
About 4.5 hours at an average reading pace — 237 pages.