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A review by yourwordsmyink
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
5.0
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I have been eager to read this book ever since I saw it on bookstagram. I love mermaid adventures and this one tells a compelling, vicious story. A darker retelling of the classic Little Mermaid, Christo does not disappoint. If you’re looking for a fun retelling, this is not it. Sirens are a dangerous, vicious breed ruled by a murderous Sea Queen. Lira, the daughter of the Sea Queen, is the most dangerous of them all. She only steals the hearts of princes, earning her the notorious nickname; The Prince’s Bane.
Elias is heir to the Kingdom of Midas and a siren hunter. He and his crew of misfits and scoundrels are infamous in the 100 kingdoms. When a cruel twist of fate throws Lira and Elias together they go on a dark and dangerous journey to find the only thing that can kill the Sea Queen; the Second Eye of Keto. This adventure takes them across various Kingdoms and we get to meet Elias’ crew of misfits and pirates.
I also like the fact that it’s a standalone book. There aren’t many YA Fantasy standalones and sometimes it’s just not worth it to invest in a series. Christo has said that she’d bring out short stories, and I would love to learn more about the world she built. One of the best things about To Kill a Kingdom is the world it’s set in. The different countries are so different and diverse, and yet it feels completely natural that all these countries exist in the same world.
I definitely recommend this book.
I have been eager to read this book ever since I saw it on bookstagram. I love mermaid adventures and this one tells a compelling, vicious story. A darker retelling of the classic Little Mermaid, Christo does not disappoint. If you’re looking for a fun retelling, this is not it. Sirens are a dangerous, vicious breed ruled by a murderous Sea Queen. Lira, the daughter of the Sea Queen, is the most dangerous of them all. She only steals the hearts of princes, earning her the notorious nickname; The Prince’s Bane.
Elias is heir to the Kingdom of Midas and a siren hunter. He and his crew of misfits and scoundrels are infamous in the 100 kingdoms. When a cruel twist of fate throws Lira and Elias together they go on a dark and dangerous journey to find the only thing that can kill the Sea Queen; the Second Eye of Keto. This adventure takes them across various Kingdoms and we get to meet Elias’ crew of misfits and pirates.
I also like the fact that it’s a standalone book. There aren’t many YA Fantasy standalones and sometimes it’s just not worth it to invest in a series. Christo has said that she’d bring out short stories, and I would love to learn more about the world she built. One of the best things about To Kill a Kingdom is the world it’s set in. The different countries are so different and diverse, and yet it feels completely natural that all these countries exist in the same world.
I definitely recommend this book.