Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the e-arc, all thoughts are my own.

I really enjoyed the wonderful blending between the Prohibition era and the fantastical elements, it was a premise that intrigued me from the start, and it was executed brilliantly. The book had a real feel for the era, especially with the use of language/terminology from the period. The way the monster trade is woven into this world based on reality was well done, and I liked that it was so established in the world, that there was a bureau to deal with it.

Roaring takes the concept of sirens and turns into something new. It was refreshing not only to see that removed from the ocean setting, but to see the siren’s voice affect not only people but time and objects, and to see her actively trying to avoid using that power. Eris was a lovely character – not like most flappers, with her dreams of a smaller, quieter life – and I liked her from the start, her POV and character voice was definitely my favourite from the beginning of the book. On the other hand, it took me a little longer to warm to Colt, and even by the end of the book, I wasn’t entirely sure how I felt about him as a character.

There were a few places where the plot felt a little rushed. With certain points not meshing as seamlessly with the rest of the narrative, mostly due to the length and the fact that this a standalone. This story did play to some clichés such as instalove and was somewhat predictable in places. That said, this was a highly entertaining read that kept you reading from start to finish with a lot of action, and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a different take of Sirens, or who love historical fantasy.