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Siren Queen

Siren Queen

FantasyHistorical Fiction
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

Luli Wei arrives in 1930s Hollywood, determined to become a star. She quickly learns that in this cutthroat world, magic and deals with ancient entities are as common as studio contracts. To achieve her dreams, Luli must navigate a dangerous landscape of powerful figures, hidden desires, and the sacrifices required to truly shine, all while protecting her true self and her forbidden love.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AtmosphericDarkAdventurousRomantic
Coming of AgeForbidden Love

Genres

Fantasy Historical Fiction LGBTQ+ Romance Magical Realism Alternate History

About the author

N
Nghi Vo

Nghi Vo was born December 4, 1981, in Peoria, Illinois, and lives on the shores of Lake Michigan. Her short fiction has appeared in Strange Horizons, Uncanny Magazine, PodCastle, Lightspeed, and Fireside. Her debut novella, The Empress of Salt and Fortune, opened the Singing Hills Cycle and won the 2021 Hugo Award for Best Novella and the Crawford Award; the series follows a wandering cleric collecting stories across an empire modeled on classical Asian court drama. She has also written the nove...