Sing Me to Sleep
- Author Gabi Burton
- Narrator Dami Olukoya
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Run Time 12 hours and 31 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Narrative theme: Love and relationships.
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What to expect
Saoirse is the last siren in her kingdom. With a deadly melody, she can sing any man to an early grave. By day, she's disguised as a fae in her kingdom's army. By night, she's an assassin for dangerous mercenaries. When she's forced to accept a job guarding Crown Prince Hayes, she expects to despise him. Instead, she finds herself increasingly drawn to him - especially when they must work together to find a deadly killer plaguing the city. The only problem: Saoirse is that deadly killer.
When Saoirse unwittingly kills a friend of the prince, she finally starts to ask the questions she never dared ask before of her employer. As she digs deeper, she uncovers her employer's sinister motives: ridding her kingdom of the Royal family, starting with the frustratingly charming Prince Hayes. Keeping her secret and protecting her identity means risking the safety of her kingdom - and the life of the first man who doesn't need a Siren Song to fall for her.
(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Critics Review
Everything about Burton’s debut is razor-sharp: the writing, the tension, the twists, the action, the romance, and, of course, its heroine Saoirse herself. The magical yet treacherous Kingdom of Keirdre is an alluring backdrop for this story of deceit and deception, where no one and nothing is to be trusted – not even your own heart
A thoroughly enchanting debut. Once you pick this book up, there’s no putting it down again. Saoirse’s story will capture your heart and consume your imagination, every bit as captivating as the siren song inside its pages. Run, don’t walk towards this one; Sing Me to Sleep is the perfect YA fantasy
A dark and sweeping fantasy, that–like a siren song–will pull you in from the very first page
Burton pens a darkly enchanting fantasy that brims with siren magic, political intrigue, and the most swoon-worthy romance that will, undoubtedly, leave you begging for the next book in the series. Perfect for readers who crave a compelling, high stakes plot from start to finish, sharp-witted characters you can’t help but root for, and at its heart, a beautifully flawed, morally gray heroine willing to go to great lengths to save the people she loves. Sing Me To Sleep is as thrilling as it is seductive
Snappy dialogue, unpredictable plot twists, skillful worldbuilding, strong characterization, and steamy, sensual tension between Saoirse and the prince create an immersive tale with an empowering social justice tone centering a predominantly Black and brown cast
Richly imagined and utterly immersive, Sing Me to Sleep will call to you like the sea. Saoirse is a deeply compelling character: vicious, frightened, and tender as she navigates mysteries, lies, and betrayal in the Kingdom of Keirdre. With an expansive cast of characters, a morally grey heroine, and a swoon-worthy prince, at its heart, this is a story about loyalty and will speak to anyone willing to go to great lengths for the people they love. Gabi Burton’s debut is as captivating as the magic within its pages, and will leave you breathless until the final line
Sing Me to Sleep is an enthralling read with complex and morally gray characters
A dark and sweeping fantasy, that – like a siren song – will pull you in from the very first page
Burton pens a darkly enchanting fantasy that brims with siren magic, political intrigue, and the most swoon-worthy romance that will, undoubtedly, leave you begging for the next book in the series. Perfect for readers who crave a compelling, high stakes plot from start to finish, sharp-witted characters you can’t help but root for, and at its heart, a beautifully flawed, morally gray heroine willing to go to great lengths to save the people she loves. Sing Me To Sleep is as thrilling as it is seductive
This remarkably fresh take on mythology, magic, and world-building, with all BIPOC characters, breathes new life into YA fantasy. Full of adventure, intrigue, and sizzling romance, Sing Me to Sleep is as alluring, fierce, and empowering as Saoirse’s siren song
Everything I could have wanted in a siren fantasy, but with so much I didn’t expect! Saoirse is one of the most complex, morally gray heroines in YA; the rest of the cast is fully-formed and memorable, and the writing itself sings. This book is absolutely stunning
Dark, stunning, and truly enchanting, Gabi Burton’s Sing Me to Sleep is a book every fantasy lover needs on their shelves. For a moment, you’re Saoirse, feeling the cool spray of mist on your cheek or the dangerous melody of a siren song on your tongue. This is the kind of book you accidentally stay up until four a.m. reading because you kept telling yourself “one more chapter”. I have never been so floored by a plot twist before in my life, and can’t begin to recommend this book enough!
Drop what you’re doing and RUN to get a copy of this book. From the first sentence to the last this book is non-stop action, with the most morally grey, murdery main character you will ever root for. Complete with unique magic, insane plot twists and an all Black cast of characters, this book is guaranteed to be your next fantasy obsession
This book was one of my most anticipated reads for 2023 and it was phenomenal. This has easily become one of my all-time favorite books. Burton’s writing was stunning, her characters, especially Saoirse and Hayes, were outstanding, and the word building was impeccable. Slow burn, siren lore, a compelling mystery, and more. This book has it all. I could literally not put this book down because Burton captivated me until the very end. It is so very special
Sing Me to Sleep is a dark YA fantasy debut about a siren named Saorsie who must hide her powers to protect herself and her family. By day, she’s a soldier-in-training and by night an assassin. This was everything you would want in a YA fantasy and more
A thrilling YA utilizing the siren folklore myth but giving it a different interpretation. In a world of bipoc characters, a siren assassin named Saoirse is torn between her natural killer instinct and her feelings toward the prince of the kingdom. As supernatural segregation, internal politics, and a plotted insurrection bubbles to the surface, the protagonist is forced to choose sides. Literary fantasy meets black amplified voices in this unique teen novel that incorporates POC characters
Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton is a fantasy novel you can sink into and finish in a day. The will-they-won’t -they banter and chemistry between Saoirse and the Prince will give you goosebumps (but in a good way). Not to mention the non-stop fight to overthrow a corrupt kingdom is sure to have you frantically turning the pages and gasping at the twists and turns along the way. This is the perfect book for any fantasy reader who enjoys fierce and charming characters with political intrigue and a kingdom that needs to be overthrown
Burton spins an unforgettable debut that boasts impeccable characterizations and fresh takes on well-trod tropes that promise an amorous adventure centering a devoted, rag-tag family, stirring mythos, and sweetly budding romance
The premise of Gabi Burton’s Sing Me To Sleep reads like a wishlist of everything I love in YA fantasy: forbidden romance, diverse characters and a siren protagonist who isn’t afraid to embrace her murderous impulses
Compelling and chilling
The perfect combination for an immersive, gripping story
Darkly compelling and tense throughout – in no small part down to its prickly protagonist, the sizzling chemistry between the siren and the prince, and the sisterly bond that forms the very heart of the book
Compelling, immersive and impossibly gripping, Gabi Burton’s debut novel, Sing Me to Sleep, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new YA fantasies to have come out of 2023 thus far
A lush, compelling YA magical fantasy, full of murder, conspiracy and slow-burning romance
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