To Kill A Kingdom

Reviewed by: Kelley Goodfield - Sacopee Valley Middle School , Hiram, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 14, 2018

Review

Princess Lira is a siren that is known for her ruthlessness. Every year on her birthday she collects hearts of princes with her bare hands. She has been raised to believe that humans are evil and by killing the princes, she is killing future leaders. The only person she is loyal to is her cousin. Lira's mother punishes her by turning her into a human and says that she must capture the heart of Prince Elian or she will remain a human forever. Prince Elian is uncomfortable in his own kingdom and would rather be on the sea ridding the world of sirens. When he rescues the drowning Lira, he has no idea that she is the siren he has been seeking. As the two enemies embark on a journey to find the Eye of Keto, they become very close and a romance is born. Readers will enjoy this dark, well written fantasy/adventure story inspired by The Little Mermaid.

Overall Book Score: very good