There’s a difference, in most literature and in this world too of course! Lira is the daughter of the Sea Queen, who’s very Ursula like even though she’s a siren too, and she longs for the day that she will take her mother’s place. I was most ecstatic to read Alexandra Christo’s debut To Kill a Kingdom that has a The Little Mermaid flair to it, though this is not your ordinary retelling, more that the fairy tale was a base for this story! This story was truly unique and enthralling! It pretty much held me spellbound throughout because everything is not what you would expect from this story!įirst off, our heroine, Lira-note that spelling there, look familiar?-is not a mermaid, but a siren. Give it a try if you are a fan of adventure, romance and Lira. I put that down mostly to Lira and very good pacing. In spite of all this, I immensely enjoyed this book. It might be nitpicking but it did take me out of the story. There were a few inconstiencies in the story, specially at the start. I think the point of calling them 'pirates' was so that they sound cool. They never do anything pirate like at all. It also relies that we are familiar enough with classic fairy tales to fill in the holes. The world building was quite lazy, relying on a great deal of suspension of disbelief on the part of the reader. There is so much I can say here.įirst the secondary characters, they were all one dimensional. It's been a while since I've found a book this entertaining.Īt least give the sample a try. I struggled put this book down and lost quite a few hours of sleep reading this book. She had some amazing character development and it was a joy to follow her on her journey. "Fantasy fans will like the idea of sirens and piratelike princes as the characters who are imaginative and well developed."- School Library Journal "Readers who enjoy dark fairy tales of The Little Mermaid persuasion will sink into this bloody tale with pleasure."- RT Book Reviews About the Author "Stellar world building and nonstop action will keep readers hooked on this twisted reimagining of "The Little Mermaid." - Booklist Online "With well-crafted fight scenes and vivid descriptions, Christo has created a world of beauty and monstrosity that will draw readers in."- Publishers Weekly The world building is deft, and the spectacular ending is a happy one for Lira and Elian, but it will leave readers blissfully wanting more." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books As narrators, Lira and Elian have distinct voices, but for all their swagger, both characters are struggling under the expectations of their parents and in their role in war that started long before they were even born. "Arrogant and often merciless, Lira and Elian are not totally likable, especially in their careless disregard for life, human or otherwise, but there's an appealing prickliness to their confidence, magnified by their quippy dialogue. 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?Īlexandra Christo's debut is a dark and richly imagined take on The Little Mermaid that will leave readers breathless. 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 and 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. Lira, a famous siren, must prove herself by stealing the heart of the man, a prince, threatening their race in this dark and action-packed debut.
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