What do you think?
Broken Sirens
Not yet published
Expected 23 Nov 26Kindle Edition
Expected publication November 23, 2026
About the author
Rachel E. Baird
2 books16 followersRachel E Baird loves to craft fantasy romance stories full of nature-based magic. A graduate of Queen's University and an active member of the Alberta Romance Writers’ Association (ARWA) and the Imaginative Fiction Writers Association (IFWA), High Tide is their debut novel.
Rachel is an avid explorer, a mushroom enthusiast, and a lover of musicals. She currently lives in Ontario with her husband, daughter, and a few hairy beasts.
When she’s not trapped at her desk, you'll find her in the garden, foraging for mushrooms, or at the beach.
Rachel is an avid explorer, a mushroom enthusiast, and a lover of musicals. She currently lives in Ontario with her husband, daughter, and a few hairy beasts.
When she’s not trapped at her desk, you'll find her in the garden, foraging for mushrooms, or at the beach.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
For me, this book was slow to start, but really picks up at about 70%. This book is about Mermaid culture and other creatures from the sea. I appreciated the uniqueness in that, but the magic/powers system could have been better explained and developed. There were times that I was confused, especially at the beginning.
As far as tropes, you can’t really call this enemies to lovers, because they aren’t really enemies. If you do not like a misunderstanding trope, you aren’t really going to like this book. The first 2/3 of the book were frustrating for me because of this. I appreciated the strong FMC. The story felt somewhat slow to me, especially the first 1/3. There were so many questions and not enough evidence and substance to propel the story forward. Once there was a change of location, the story became more compelling and did a better job of sucking me in. However, it wasn’t until the last 1/3 that I could say I truly started to enjoy the story. That being said, the ending felt rushed. There was a lot that happened in the last bit and plenty to leave me thinking this is probably going to be book one of a series. I really wanted some more answers to the main character’s histories and more time spent on the big revelations at the end. I know this is an Indie author, so I give her big props for putting this out into the world. I did enjoy the book and I feel like her writing will only get better from here.
In the back of the book, she thanks the cover artist. But, to be brutally honest, I really disliked the cover art. If I were at a bookstore and saw this book, I wouldn’t pick it up to see what it is about. I mean no disrespect, but I just really did not vibe with the cover. It felt juvenile to me, but maybe I’m just being critical.
Overall, it was a decent read and a solid book for a new Indie author. I see she has one other book listed on Goodreads, and as I’m writing this review I noticed it includes a minor character that is in this book. I would have never known that if I had not looked at the author bio 😂 Anyways, I hope this review helps and good luck to the author for her future books!
As far as tropes, you can’t really call this enemies to lovers, because they aren’t really enemies. If you do not like a misunderstanding trope, you aren’t really going to like this book. The first 2/3 of the book were frustrating for me because of this. I appreciated the strong FMC. The story felt somewhat slow to me, especially the first 1/3. There were so many questions and not enough evidence and substance to propel the story forward. Once there was a change of location, the story became more compelling and did a better job of sucking me in. However, it wasn’t until the last 1/3 that I could say I truly started to enjoy the story. That being said, the ending felt rushed. There was a lot that happened in the last bit and plenty to leave me thinking this is probably going to be book one of a series. I really wanted some more answers to the main character’s histories and more time spent on the big revelations at the end. I know this is an Indie author, so I give her big props for putting this out into the world. I did enjoy the book and I feel like her writing will only get better from here.
In the back of the book, she thanks the cover artist. But, to be brutally honest, I really disliked the cover art. If I were at a bookstore and saw this book, I wouldn’t pick it up to see what it is about. I mean no disrespect, but I just really did not vibe with the cover. It felt juvenile to me, but maybe I’m just being critical.
Overall, it was a decent read and a solid book for a new Indie author. I see she has one other book listed on Goodreads, and as I’m writing this review I noticed it includes a minor character that is in this book. I would have never known that if I had not looked at the author bio 😂 Anyways, I hope this review helps and good luck to the author for her future books!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Yeah… I devoured this book. 😂📚 Once I started, putting it down was NOT an option.
The world-building sucked me right in, the characters were so well written, and the angst?! I felt ALL of it. The excitement, the tension, the emotions—I was fully invested.
And dual POV? Always a win for me. 🙌
Easy 5 stars. No notes. Just give me more. 🖤
So thankful I was offered this opportunity. Can’t wait to read anything that comes next.
The world-building sucked me right in, the characters were so well written, and the angst?! I felt ALL of it. The excitement, the tension, the emotions—I was fully invested.
And dual POV? Always a win for me. 🙌
Easy 5 stars. No notes. Just give me more. 🖤
So thankful I was offered this opportunity. Can’t wait to read anything that comes next.
October 4, 2026
ARC review!
What a great book! I was engrossed from the first chapter! The world building was great & I could picture it all clearly.
Duel POV from the two main characters which was great.
Sexy sirens swimming around the ocean trying to defeat their enemies, bloodlust, mates & spicy scenes.
Would definitely recommend to fantasy lovers
What a great book! I was engrossed from the first chapter! The world building was great & I could picture it all clearly.
Duel POV from the two main characters which was great.
Sexy sirens swimming around the ocean trying to defeat their enemies, bloodlust, mates & spicy scenes.
Would definitely recommend to fantasy lovers
October 5, 2026
*Advanced Reader Copy Review*
What a journey! Such a different story, and I loved it. Madeira, Deagus, and the cast of characters that surround them are well written. It was a fun and easy read with characters I cared about. So glad I had a chance to read this book. Looking forward to future books from this author!
What a journey! Such a different story, and I loved it. Madeira, Deagus, and the cast of characters that surround them are well written. It was a fun and easy read with characters I cared about. So glad I had a chance to read this book. Looking forward to future books from this author!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Action in chapter one ✅
Dual POV ✅
Mythical creatures ✅
Spice ✅
Loved it! Fresh. Fast paced. Fun. Underwater world. All the things you’d want in a fantasy book. It was a really good time. I can’t wait to buy a physical trophy copy. 5 ⭐️
Dual POV ✅
Mythical creatures ✅
Spice ✅
Loved it! Fresh. Fast paced. Fun. Underwater world. All the things you’d want in a fantasy book. It was a really good time. I can’t wait to buy a physical trophy copy. 5 ⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Really enjoyable to read and I love the main couple. The world building was thorough but easy to follow. Couldn't stop reading once I'd started!
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews