3.5 stars - I was initially intrigued to learn more about the sirens, then lost interest when Gemma put her family in danger for the 2nd time while making zero progress in breaking her curse. If she wanted to protect them she could've just sang them away in the first place, instead of sitting around together waiting for the sirens to arrive... in the first place they'd think to check!

In general there was too much back and forth about what they were, weren't, should, and shouldn't be doing, and very little actually being done. Also, Gemma and Alex seem a little flat despite being the main couple, though I really enjoyed Harper's and Daniel's dynamic. That, along with some interesting reveals about the sirens, is the main reason I haven't given up yet on this series. At least they're quick reads and will give my childhood self some closure, since I remembered liking the first book so much. ( )

Disclaimer: If you have not read [b:Wake|10586539|Wake (Watersong, #1)|Amanda Hocking|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1344231690s/10586539.jpg|15493868] yet, please be aware this review does contain some spoilers.

If you would like to read my review of Wake, it is here

Background: Lullaby starts right were Wake ended, no time passed, only a few days really. Gemma is with the Sirens trying to survive in her new form and Harper is at home trying to cope and find her sister with the help of others.

Review: As an older sister, I loved that this book in the Watersong series was mostly from Harper's point of view. I understand the compulsion to take care of my siblings, but also get super frustrated with them. I am a fan of Harper and her story line. I think she is great...and we cannot leave out Daniel...SWOON! I love their adorable relationship and how it is progressing...so slowly though...arg!

I feel for Gemma in this book more than the last, she is going through the change for real now, needing to eat and do monstrous things if she plans on surviving with the Sirens. I hope that she stays herself and strong.

I enjoyed the further development of the Sirens and their personalities, they aren't all the same and it really shows in this book. I am glad they are not so one dimensional.

My only gripe with this book is that, I feel like these two- Wake and Lullaby - could have been one book, I am not sure the length or content of books 3 & 4, but I think this could have been a set of a few less than 4. The story just seems to cut off like the end of Wake.

Will I read the next book? YES for SURE, but still... ( )

I read Wake last year by the pool in Fuerteventura, so it felt right to read the second book in the series this year by the pool in Rovinj! In fact, this series has become so entwined with beautiful holidays, hot sun and sea breezes in my mind that I think I'm going to re-buy the first book and keep them all. Anyway, in this second book Harper is trying to find Gemma, her younger sister, who has been spirited away by the beautiful Penn, Lexi and Thea, and is struggling to resist the darker side of her new life as a siren. It's an easy read, and I enjoyed this one more than the first novel. ( )

2.5 stars. The story was OK but some of its seemed off to me and didn't fit well. And there was a big build to the climax and then ........ nothing. They just walk away. Really? And the actual writing was just so-so. ( )

Whipped right through this, just as I did with Wake. It wasn't as good as book 1, seemed to drag in more than a few places. Definitely do not like the gory parts. Yes I know the Sirens are vicious but I personally don't need the gruesome details. The writing itself was well done, a lot of substance and the interactions between the main characters is great. ( )