9/6/2023 0 Comments To kill a kingdom characters![]() Beautiful, murderous sirens and mermaids that talk in riddles roam the ocean, whilst a pirate prince, rumoured to have golden blood in his veins, sails through its water with his crew. I loved that she is brutal, full of rage and powerful * The Star * The world is so vibrant and lush, it pulls you in instantly. * Elisa Christy * stellar world building and nonstop action will keep readers hooked on this twisted reimagining of "The Little Mermaid." * Booklist Online * The story is perfectly mapped out and so compelling I didn't want it to end * Cosy Reading Nest * This book had me hooked from the very first page, Lira is such an interesting character from the very beginning. I just can't believe this is her debut novel! * My Lovely Secret * For a debut novel or for any novel, the story is compelling and the writing style unique, and I will definitely read whatever story Alexandra Christo tells next. The writing is beautiful and fluid, there is attention to every little detail and the characters are very well-developed. I was just so captivated by the fast-paced plot and characters that I couldn't put the book down. * Niffler Reads * Alexandra Christo's storytelling is magnificently enticing. * Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books * I was instantly drawn into this book, the first sentence pulled me in straight away and I knew I'd fall in love with it: 'I have a heart for every year I've been alive.' I love the characters and their development, the plot and world building in this book. * Mystic Reads * 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. ![]() Definitely a book that I can see turning into a big hit with readers. * Emma's Chapter * Alexandra Christo's debut is much better than anything Maas has ever written. Ultimately, it is incredibly fun and entertaining. It's so rare to find well-developed second-world fantasy YA standalones - but this book managed to deliver a great story, three-dimensional characters and excellent world-building all within one single novel * Astolat Books * This is actually a harder review to write than I anticipated I literally just want to write a page of "I love it, I love it, I love it" and squeal with excitement as I reminisce over this incredible book and suffer through my book hangover! I can't recommend To Kill A Kingdom highly enough it certainly lives up to the expectation and can certainly rival incredible fantasy books such as those by Maas and Bardugo, and I can't wait to see what Christo writes in the future! * Snaily Can Fly * a glorious new book for your YA fantasy shelf * Library Looter * It has everything! Banter, sass, chemistry, pirates, adventure, action, a bitch queen mother, incredible world-building, consistent plot and pacing and awesome character arcs and progression. It's well written and the characters are simply brilliant * Life Has A Funny Way * I thoroughly enjoyed this book * Much Ado About Books * This was AWESOME. To Kill a Kingdom fills that gap in the market. There's not enough books out there which go into the underwater-fantasy genre. you should definitely add this one to your to read lists! Lira is an absolutely riot! * Beautiful Bookland * I really, really, loved this book. I highly recommend this novel as an excellent adaptation of the Little Mermaid that has managed to become its own story in the process * Mythic Reader * To Kill a Kingdom is the The Little Mermaid of your nightmares. This book is full of adventure, flirtation, sass, betrayal, disguise, growth, duty, fate and a hint of pirate swashbuckling fun. “Stellar world building and nonstop action will keep readers hooked on this twisted reimagining of ‘The Little Mermaid’.” – Booklist Online She promises to help him find the key to destroying the sirens for good. But when he rescues a drowning woman, it becomes clear that there’s more to her than there first appeared. His calling? Ridding the world of the menace of the sirens. 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. TO KILL A KINGDOM is dark romantic fantasy about a siren with a taste for royal blood and the prince who has sworn to destroy her. “A world of beauty and monstrosity” – Publishers Weekly A TIKTOK sensation! Alexandra Christo’s unforgettable dark romantic YA fantasy novel is not to be missed. ![]()
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