The Little Siren (Prequel to the Far Away Castle Series) by J.M. Stengl

I was excited to see another story on the continuing Far Away Castle series.  So I grabbed my book, son, and we settled in for another journey. 

In the newest prequel to the series (you can grab it here) we are introduced to more magical creatures and taken on a splashing adventure. 

A new series of fairy tales begins with this first adventure of Faraway Castle. Are you ready for the magic . . . and the romance?


When independent-minded Kamoana encounters a human boy in danger, she knows she should have nothing to do with him. As a siren, she is forbidden even to speak to humans, let alone rescue one. But how can Kamoana simply watch the boy die and do nothing to save him?

New life swims through the telling of this tail.  Here we meet Kammy, another independent and strong female.  She's a Siren with brains and beauty.  Following in her late father's footsteps she's interested in the natural world around her, not in luring men to their doom. 

Tor is a human and wrapped up in his studies.  He's awkward and a bit stilted.  As the book progresses we see more personality and the evolving relationship between him and Kammy. 

In Cinder Ellie, a lot of the story seemed to focus on magical animals and beings.  In this story, while we are introduced to the Turul and meet a few old friends from the last tale the focus is more on Kammy and Tor.  I enjoyed this and felt more of a personal connection with the characters. 

My son, of course, enjoyed the Turul.  Who wouldn't want a giant magical bird that could eat you hanging around?  He also decided that a Cinder Sprite could torch one so they are probably safe.  

The only downside is once again, it's a prequel and getting to the best part to see the dreaded words, "To be continued....."  makes you very sad!  I will be looking forward to the full story, The Siren and The Scholar, in the summer.  

So grab your copy (it's free!) and get ready to dive into another adventure!  Happy Reading!  

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