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Title: To Kill A Kingdom
Author: Alexandra Christo
Publisher: Hot Key Books
ISBN 13: 978-1471407390
Synopsis:
Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all.
With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most - a human. 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.
The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavoury hobby - it's his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she's more than what she appears. 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?
With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most - a human. 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.
The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavoury hobby - it's his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she's more than what she appears. 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?
Review:
This was a dark but not too dark re-telling/re-imagining of The Little Mermaid. Some parts of the story were somewhat predictable and not too original but that didn't detract from the story which was well told and enjoyable. The writing was very strong and the characters came across well. I especially enjoyed the banter between the crew and Lira. Overall this was an enjoyable and easy read.
This was a dark but not too dark re-telling/re-imagining of The Little Mermaid. Some parts of the story were somewhat predictable and not too original but that didn't detract from the story which was well told and enjoyable. The writing was very strong and the characters came across well. I especially enjoyed the banter between the crew and Lira. Overall this was an enjoyable and easy read.
I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars.
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