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To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo (2018, Hardcover)

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PublisherFeiwel & Friends

ISBN-101250112680

ISBN-139781250112682

eBay Product ID (ePID)234168201

Product Key Features

Book TitleTo Kill a Kingdom

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TopicFantasy / General, Fantasy & Magic, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, General, Mermaids

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction

AuthorAlexandra Christo

Book SeriesHundred Kingdoms Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight14.1 Oz

Item Length8.6 in

Item Width5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

LCCN2017-018608

Reviews"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. 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. 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 "Stellar world building and nonstop action will keep readers hooked on this twisted reimagining of "The Little Mermaid." -- Booklist Online "Readers who enjoy dark fairy tales of The Little Mermaid persuasion will sink into this bloody tale with pleasure."-- RT Book Reviews, "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. 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. 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 "Stellar world building and nonstop action will keep readers hooked on this twisted reimagining of "The Little Mermaid." -- Booklist Online "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, "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. 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. 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 "Readers who enjoy dark fairy tales of The Little Mermaid persuasion will sink into this bloody tale with pleasure."-- RT Book Reviews, "Dark and lush, yet witty and entertaining . . . and the love story is 100000% swoon-worthy." -- Hypable "Full of intrigue . . . you will devour it in no time." -- The Nerd Daily "Imagine if Ariel of the Little Mermaid ruthlessly hunted princes . . . To Kill a Kingdom s ubverts a familiar story, and sets it to the pace of a YA page-turner." -- Oprah Daily "A beloved retelling . . . a definite recommendation if you want to leap into the world of fantasy." -- Collider "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 "With well-crafted fight scenes and vivid descriptions, Christo has created a world of beauty and monstrosity that will draw readers in."-- Publishers Weekly "Stellar world building and nonstop action will keep readers hooked on this twisted reimagining of "The Little Mermaid." -- Booklist Online "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, "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. 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. 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 "With well-crafted fight scenes and vivid descriptions, Christo has created a world of beauty and monstrosity that will draw readers in."-- Publishers Weekly "Stellar world building and nonstop action will keep readers hooked on this twisted reimagining of "The Little Mermaid." -- Booklist Online "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, "Readers who enjoy dark fairy tales of The Little Mermaid persuasion will sink into this bloody tale with pleasure."-- RT Book Reviews

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal823.92

SynopsisAN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 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. 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 and 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 unsavory 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? Alexandra Christo's debut is a dark and richly imagined take on The Little Mermaid that will leave readers breathless., This action-packed YA debut, now an international bestseller, pits a deadly siren princess and a siren-hunting human prince against each other as they fight to protect their kingdoms., AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER This action-packed YA debut pits a deadly siren princess and a siren-hunting human prince against each other as they fight to protect their kingdoms. 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 and 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 unsavory 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? Alexandra Christo's debut is a dark and richly imagined take on The Little Mermaid that will leave readers breathless.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.1.C548To 2018