#BlogTour – Our Bloody Pearl (These Treacherous Tides), by D.N. Bryn (#TheWriteReads #BBNYA #BBNYA2021)

 

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I received this book to read and review as part of the 2021 BBNYA competition and the BBNYA tours organised by the TWR Tour team. All opinions are my own, unbiased and honest.

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Our Bloody Pearl, by D.N. Bryn is an inclusive, siren filled fantasy that is compelling and heart-touching. This story includes disabled and lgbtq+ rep, has found family, ruthless sirens and an action-packed story with the perfect blend of emotional moments.

Honestly, I just really loved this – I loved the plot, the characters, the representation and the themes that are explored. The connections and relationships between the characters are rich and touching, the found family trope is done incredibly well and I loved the idea of Perle having an accepting found pod. I loved how the disability element was explored – the rep is great and so was the use of disability aids and the rep of a non-binary mc, an ace romance, and more was done/discussed so well.

Overall, this is a quick, fun and incredibly unique read that really works its way into your heart.

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Book Info

• Publisher: Bryn Books
• Length: 206 Pages
• Date Published: 26th July 2018

Amazon UK : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bloody-Pearl-These-Treacherous-Tides-ebook/dp/B07DVK9VWT

Amazon US : https://www.amazon.com/Bloody-Pearl-These-Treacherous-Tides-ebook/dp/B07DVK9VWT

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40612896-our-bloody-pearl

Synopsis

The ocean is uncontrollable and dangerous. But to the sirens who swim the warm island waters, it’s a home more than worth protecting from the humans and their steam-propelled ships. Between their hypnotic voices and the strength of their powerful tails, sirens have little to fear.

That is, until the ruthless pirate captain, Kian, creates a device to cancel out their songs.

Perle was the first siren captured, and while all since have either been sold or killed, Kian still keeps them prisoner. Though their song is muted and their tail paralyzed, Perle’s hope for escape rekindles as another pirating vessel seizes Kian’s ship. This new captain seems different, with his brilliant smile and his promises that Kian will never again be Perle’s master. But he’s still a human, and a captor in his own way. The compassion he and his rag-tag human family show can’t be sincere… or can it?

Soon it becomes clear that Kian will hunt Perle relentlessly, taking down any siren in her path. As the tides turn, Perle must decide whether to run from Kian forever, or ride the forming wave into battle, hoping their newfound human companions will fight with them.

This adult fantasy novel featuring an nonbinary disabled protagonist is a voyage of laughter and danger where friendships and love abound and sirens are sure to steal—or eat—your heart. 

Trigger warnings: mild gore due to carnivorous sirens and sensations of drowning.

About the Author

D.N. Bryn began writing short stories in middle school and has yet to stop. They received their bachelors degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UCSD, and enjoy a day job involving respiratory disease research. They bring their love for animals, science, and mythology into all their writing, and are passionate about creating inclusive worlds where a diverse array of characters can go on grand adventures without being hindered by social misconceptions based on their appearance, sexuality, or gender.

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BBNYA! Book Blogger’s Novel Of The Year Award.

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