Siren Queen is a historical fiction based on old Hollywood in the 1930s, where the rich and powerful studio owners are monsters. Actual blood-sucking, teeth-bearing, flesh-eating, shape-shifting, magic-casting monsters. Regardless, Luli Wei is ready to give whatever it takes to become a star. Nghi Vo's brilliant writing sheds light on pre-code Hollywood, where gender, race, and sexuality are policed in the movie industry. Unfortunately, I'm not the biggest fan of her world-building or the lack thereof, with no explanations for the laws of magic. I also didn't particularly enjoy the pacing of Siren Queen, with nothing much happening in the first half. Overall, this book isn't my cup of tea but could be a decent read for those who enjoy fantasy.