Seven top books that explore the myths of sirens

Kalie Cassidy was born and raised in Southern California and spent over a decade working in LA as a professional theater actor, coach, and acting teacher. She now lives in Cleveland, Ohio with her two children and husband. She spends most of her time dreaming up new stories in her library, gardening, walking the nearby woods, and learning about “real” weather.

Cassidy's new novel is In the Veins of the Drowning.

At Lit Hub she tagged seven titles that explore the myths of sirens. One novel on the list:

Rose Sutherland, A Sweet Sting of Salt

Beautifully windswept, with a touch of the gothic, this sapphic retelling of the selkie wife folktale is rife with yearning and features a slow-burn and tender romance. The setting—Nova Scotia in the 1800s—makes for a stunningly atmospheric backdrop, but the unabashed pining in A Sweet Sting of Salt is the real star of the show.

It follows a young midwife as she endeavors to uncover a dark secret about her neighbor and his mysterious new, pregnant wife. Now she’ll have to fight to keep herself—and the woman she’s come to love—safe. If you love historical fiction with a hint of magic, this one’s for you.

Read about another entry on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue