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A review by aggiesreadingtime
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
adventurous
challenging
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
I am a fan on retellings, yet I didn't expected much of reimagination of "The Little Mermaid". But damn, did I fell in love from the very first page! 🖤
First we meet Lira, a siren princess who gives readers shivers with her cruelty. But one arrogant decision gets her cursed into humanity and there is only one way, that will get her back to the sea and previous glory.
And then there is Elian, a human prince that is heir of most powerful kingdom, but his true passion is being captain of a deadly crew of siren hunters. But once he rescues odd girl, that speaks forbidden language and acts quite aggressively, from the ocean - things goes on a wild hunt!
One seeks to save world from bloodthirsty sirens, while other crave for the sea and death. A duo that should be the end of each other working together, but can the prince trust the princess, and if he do... what's then?
This book was such a fast, wild ride! I absolutely loved it! 🖤
Standalones are a good break from long series, but fantasy one part books ain't always good as it lacks of detail. And "To Kill A Kingdom" do not have a huge world building, things goes pretty fast and are action packed. But it's one sitting, fun, easy read for a reader that love themselves a cocky villain and charming men.
I loved Lira, she is wonderful main protagonist. What possibly didn't lived up with the rest of the plot, was the love story bit of the book. It was... quick. I will say just that 😉
However, like I said, it's a great read for a calm evening when you want to sit with cup of tea or coffee while traveling the seas in a ship and hunting sirens.
First we meet Lira, a siren princess who gives readers shivers with her cruelty. But one arrogant decision gets her cursed into humanity and there is only one way, that will get her back to the sea and previous glory.
And then there is Elian, a human prince that is heir of most powerful kingdom, but his true passion is being captain of a deadly crew of siren hunters. But once he rescues odd girl, that speaks forbidden language and acts quite aggressively, from the ocean - things goes on a wild hunt!
One seeks to save world from bloodthirsty sirens, while other crave for the sea and death. A duo that should be the end of each other working together, but can the prince trust the princess, and if he do... what's then?
This book was such a fast, wild ride! I absolutely loved it! 🖤
Standalones are a good break from long series, but fantasy one part books ain't always good as it lacks of detail. And "To Kill A Kingdom" do not have a huge world building, things goes pretty fast and are action packed. But it's one sitting, fun, easy read for a reader that love themselves a cocky villain and charming men.
I loved Lira, she is wonderful main protagonist. What possibly didn't lived up with the rest of the plot, was the love story bit of the book. It was... quick. I will say just that 😉
However, like I said, it's a great read for a calm evening when you want to sit with cup of tea or coffee while traveling the seas in a ship and hunting sirens.