![]() To Kill a Kingdom is divided into two POV Lira’s and Elian’s. The focus of To Kill a Kingdom though is largely focused on three kingdoms in particular. With so much going on, I thought I might get lost but it wasn’t confusing at all. There are numerous princes, sirens and mermaids all of which have different back-stories, languages and characteristics. It is one which is so rich and extensive as it incorporates not only the Siren Kingdom and human kingdom but the different realms within each. The world building of To Kill a Kingdom is phenomenal. Lira’s Mother is truly brutal in so many ways and Lira is put to a test by her mother which is somewhat similar to Ariel striking a deal with Ursula. The Sea Queen, Lira’s Mother for example reminded me of Ursula in many ways, they both are conniving and evil. To Kill a Kingdom is also described by many as being retelling of The Little Mermaid and it definitely has similarities. It is also a book which is easy to get into and holds a steady pace throughout. What I liked most about this book is that it wasn’t predictable for me, I honestly had no clue where it could head and that is something I love. From what is Lira going to do? Is there any redeeming qualities in her mother, the Sea Queen? All of which are answered as the story develops. To say the plot of this book is a roller coaster is to say the least, it is filled with action and makes you as the reader ask questions throughout. This may be the basic plot descriptions of all, but we don’t want to give everything away do we? Prince Elian is the prince of Midas, the most powerful kingdom and as he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she offers to help him destroy all sirens. Luckily for her, she knows the human language but it is still a test to her character to try to navigate and fit in among humans. Lira knows her ocean kingdom better than anybody and she is suddenly thrown into a whole new world which has it’s own dangers. Separated from her siren song, Lira must come to terms with navigating the human world which is something I really found interesting to read. Her lack of disobedience to her mother’s cruelness means she is punished and transformed into a human. The plot follows Princess Lira also known as the Princes Bain as she is due to reach her eighteenth birthday, the birthday in which she will be allowed to steal another heart. ![]() ![]() This is my first ever book which features Sirens, Mermaids and one which features an ocean Kingdom and I was enthralled and eager to find out more about this world from the very beginning. Why? Well Alexandra and Sarah share the wonderful ability to create such extensive and deeply thought out fantasies. To Kill A Kingdom is the debut standalone novel for Alexandra Christo and it is a book perfect for fans of Sarah J.Maas. She promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind for good-But can he trust her? And just how many deals will Elian have to barter to eliminate mankind’s greatest enemy? When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she’s more than what she appears. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavory hobby-it’s his calling. The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian’s heart to the Sea Queen or remain a human forever. ![]() To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most-a human. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. Title: To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo ![]()
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