I also loved seeing how Lira’s motives changed from wanting to kill Elias to wanting to kiss him. The plot was mainly character driven and I loved seeing Elias scheme and make deals to get what he wants. It was a very character driven plot and if you’re a fan of the enemies to lovers trope (which I am) you’ll enjoy this book. The romance was a slow burn and not at the centre of the story, which I enjoyed immensely. There were some genuinely funny moments and I loved the chemistry between them. They end up following their own paths, and I loved that. Lira’s mother wants her to be a ruthless siren, and Elias’ father wants him to be King. They’re both trying to find themselves and who they are without the influence of their parents. One is a mermaid and the other is a pirate. Even though they made loads of pit stops on their journey, all of them felt necessary and added to the overall plot. I loved Christo’s writing style, it flowed easily and I was able to relate to both Elias and Lira. The story was fast paced and I was never bored when reading. It was a true fairytale ending, and sometimes we all need a fairytale ending. No one died, besides the Sea Queen, and Elias and Lira got to live happily ever after. I also loved the fact that this book had a happy ending. We have a country where two queens sit on the throne and I absolutely love it. What I loved most about this book was the fact that a princess marrying a queen was such a non-issue. At first, Lira wants to kill Elias, but luckily she changes her mind. Slow burn romances make me so angsty! This was definitely a slow burn, but I loved every second of it. On occasion I wondered if Elias might be bisexual, he seemed to take the death of one of the other princes in the book really hard. I want to know more about Madrid, Princess Yukiko and the rest of Elias’ crew. He’s loyal to a fault and he takes care of his crew and family. Prince and siren hunter, I couldn’t help but fall madly in love with his smooth talking ways. She’s still vicious and feisty, but I love a woman who fights for what she wants.Įlias is the ultimate badass. Her mother has been in her head too long, and I’m glad she still has a will of her own. She reminded me slightly of Maven from the Red Queen series (AKA my favourite villain of all time). But then I got to know her, and the way her mother pulled the humanity from her. Lira wasn’t my favourite from the beginning, it felt like she was too selfish and heartless. The different countries are so different and diverse, and yet it feels completely natural that all these countries exist in the same world. One of the best things about To Kill a Kingdom is the world it’s set in. Christo has said that she’d bring out short stories, and I would love to learn more about the world she built. There aren’t many YA Fantasy standalones and sometimes it’s just not worth it to invest in a series. I also like the fact that it’s a standalone book. This adventure takes them across various Kingdoms and we get to meet Elias’ crew of misfits and pirates. 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. He and his crew of misfits and scoundrels are infamous in the 100 kingdoms. She only steals the hearts of princes, earning her the notorious nickname The Prince’s Bane.Įlias is heir to the Kingdom of Midas and a siren hunter. Lira, the daughter of the Sea Queen, is the most dangerous of them all. Sirens are a dangerous, vicious breed ruled by a murderous Sea Queen. If you’re looking for a fun retelling, this is not it. A darker retelling of the classic Little Mermaid, Christo does not disappoint. I love mermaid adventures and this one tells a compelling, vicious story. I have been eager to read this book ever since I saw it on bookstagram. 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 unsavoury 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. Here’s my review for To Kill a Kingdom! I hope you enjoy it.
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