Elegy by Amanda Hocking
Tor, 2013. ISBN: 9781447205753.
Elegy by Amanda Hocking is the latest and most likely the
last instalment in the Watersong series. The novel is
written with a certain poise and delicacy that makes the characters
come to life in the readers mind, making the reader become involved
and apart of the chaotic lives of Gemma, Harper and their friends.
With chapters going between differing character's points of view,
the reader gains a great spread of understanding about the
happenings in Elegy and feels involved in plans and the
share of information. Alleviating the mermaid-like images and sweet,
gentle notions of the mythical and beautiful creature the Siren,
Hocking puts in place the characteristics of underlying power and
drive. Laced with magical abilities and talents, the reader becomes
intrigued at every sign of a Siren transformation at the already
tense kinship between Gemma and Penn and the actions of ravenous and
power hungry Liv, a newly turned siren. With the essential themes of
mystery, action and romance, it's hard not to be swept away by the
classically written and emotional relationships found between both
Gemma and Alex and Harper and Daniel. Even eccentric Marcy finds the
opportunity for some companionship while they all try to translate
and ancient scroll that may hold the secret to getting rid of
domineering Penn, wild Liv and inert Thea, breaking the curse on
Gemma once and for all.
With the beauty and suspense expressed throughout this novel, the
reader will have no choice but to remain entranced and wanting more.
Sarah Filkin