Some people say sequels aren't as good as the original, however the second book of the Cronus Chronicles is proof that this saying isn't always right. This book is insanely charming, starring a colorful and lovable cast of characters. Displaying interesting and hilarious takes on famous figures of Greek mythology. In this book, the role of antagonist is split between three different characters, yet all of them are still fabulously twisted. This is the only book that had me list Narrator as one of my favorite characters. The Narrator seems to morph his/her beliefs depending on which character he/she is narrating. This style definitely richens the story because the Narrator explains the antagonists or protagonists way of thinking, which can be hilariously mislead or cunning. The author has an amazing talent to write both comedy and action well, all while keeping it appropriate. If yo want to skip out a sequel, don't let it be this one!
The Siren Song (Cronus Chronicles, Book Two)
By Anne Ursu
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 10 - 9 | n/a | 5.7 | 87635 |
Ever since Charlotte Mielswetzski and her cousin, Zee, saved the world, life has been rather ordinary. Ordinary, that is, if you call being ultramegagrounded (in Charlotte's case) or treated as if you might fall to pieces (in Zee's case) ordinary. Either way, heroes deserve better.
Of course, no one knows Charlotte and Zee are heroes. It's not like they can simply announce that Greek myths are real or proclaim they have returned from the Underworld, where they rescued all of mankind from Philonecron, a deranged demigod with delusions of grandeur. Instead, they are forced to keep this terrible knowledge to themselves, and are stuck in a state of extraordinary ordinariness.
But things aren't quite as ordinary as they seem. For Philonecron is the grandson of Poseidon, and you don't mess with the progeny of the second most powerful god in the universe. And Philonecron himself isn't so happy about having all of his delicious plans thwarted by mortal children. He wants revenge, and with his grandfather to help him, he is going to get what he wants.
For Charlotte and Zee, their not-so-ordinary lives are about to be disrupted once again. This time it's not the world they must save -- it's themselves.
In the thrilling second installment of the Cronus Chronicles trilogy, author Anne Ursu brings her trademark wit to a spectacular adventure on the high seas.
Book Reviews (4)
Some people say sequels aren't as good as the original, however the second book of the Cronus Chronicles is proof that this saying isn't always right. This book is insanely charming, starring a colorful and lovable cast of characters. Displaying interesting and hilarious takes on famous figures of Greek mythology. In this book, the role of antagonist is split between three different characters, yet all of them are still fabulously twisted. This is the only book that had me list Narrator as one of my favorite characters. The Narrator seems to morph his/her beliefs depending on which character he/she is narrating. This style definitely richens the story because the Narrator explains the antagonists or protagonists way of thinking, which can be hilariously mislead or cunning. The author has an amazing talent to write both comedy and action well, all while keeping it appropriate. If yo want to skip out a sequel, don't let it be this one!
Nice book
Really, I'd have given this book five stars, but it does suffer from a mild case of middle-book syndrome at certain points. But second books in a trilogy are never any good. (Read the second book in the Matched trilogy. You'll feel my pain.) Not as good as the first, but Ursu makes a major comeback with the third and final book. See review.
Personally for me, it's always the third book.