In The Siren - Laments of Angels & Dark Chemistry by Meg Xuemei X, Lucienne's birth was so special in many ways, but more so because the privileged Siren bloodline had not seen a female baby for thousands of years. And then the baby girl went on to pass the sacred Siren test, thereby marking her as the heir to the Siren's throne and the first female Siren. This immediately earned the little girl numerous enemies among her family members. Under the guardianship of her grandfather and a trusted protector, Lucienne was raised to be the next great leader, and by the time she was fifteen she was as fierce and brave as any Siren, if not even more so. Imprinted in every Siren's DNA was the overwhelming aspiration to locate the Eye of Time and it was no different for Lucienne. The dangerous quest for the Eye of Time took her many places until she finally landed in the lost city - a place that held the promise of answers she so desperately sought, but also presented dangers beyond even her comprehension. With all the forces in her life colliding, the already too complex equation that was her life became even more intricate; there was Vladimir - the love of her life to whom her kiss was poisonous to a lethal degree; Ashburn - a boy from the lost city to whom she was bound by fate; an almost immortal enemy determined to put an end to her life; and not to mention her lifelong enemies back home.

The Siren - Laments of Angels & Dark Chemistry by Meg Xuemei X is a flawless blend of sci-fi, YA fantasy, supernatural events, romance, adventure, action, suspense and intrigue. It is a captivating mix of medieval settings with advanced technology, ancient cities and practices, super sophisticated tech labs, time travel and physics theories millions of years ahead of time, and yet all of it feels so effortlessly believable. What is absolutely fascinating about the book is how Meg Xuemei X managed to effortlessly blend these contrasting themes so flawlessly to give the reader a thrilling experience. The already exciting plot is brought to life with vivid descriptive writing and characters that are fresh and have real depth. The Siren - Laments of Angels & Dark Chemistry - is a one of a kind young adult story and the start of a truly captivating series. I cannot wait to read book 2 and see where this awesome adventure takes us.

Meg Xuemei X's novel The Siren follows Lucienne, a girl who is destined to lead her family/people as the Siren. In order to prove to the rest of the family that she is capable of leading, Lucienne teams up with Vladimir Blazek to retrieve three ancient scrolls from three important Buddhist temples in Tibet. While they were retrieving the second scroll, their whole plan was foiled when thousands of monks began to chase them, resulting in Lucienne being shot in the chest. However, Kian reported that Lucienne wasn't shot by the monks, but by another enemy instead.

This novel is packed with characters who are well rounded as well as realistic. Lucienne is a girl that everyone will either love or hate, and that is not necessarily a bad thing. She is hot tempered and very reckless, but at the same time really loyal and kind. Her strong heart and iron will will touch the hearts of many. The dialogue and interactions between characters are also really nice. The way they speak and the way the dialogue is timed make it very realistic. Vladimir and Lucienne speak exactly like teenagers are supposed to, full of witty humour and immaturity here and there. Suspense and strong action are major highlights of the plot. I really enjoyed reading about major escapes and battle scenes throughout the novel. The author also manages to hook readers in the first few chapters, a very important factor in every novel.