When I think about the ideal comfort book with lots of action, my favorite tropes, and a lot of fantasy... I think of this book! To Kill a Kingdom is the ideal escapism dressed up as a fairytale gone rogue. It'll make you laugh, scream, and - let's be real- tear a little up at the end. A must-read for people who like a stand-alone book, but who still want to be taken into a world full of wonder.
The story is about the Siren Princess, Lira, who steals and takes the heart of princes, and the Prince of the kingdom of Gold, Elian, who makes it his life's mission to track down and kill Sirens.
When Lira disobeys her mother, the Sea Queen, she has to make amends to get back on her good side. Her punishment is becoming what she hates most: Human. Take the prince his heart out without her song to lure him. But along the way, she learns things about herself that make her doubt her actions.
"Then you should be able to steal the prince's heart even without your voice. Without your song."
Prince Elian is shocked to hear about the death of his friend, Prince Cristian, killed by the famous Siren: Prince's Bane. To avenge him and all the other people who were killed by these monsters, he decides to go on a mission to get the Crystal of Keto to eliminate the entire Sea Kingdom, although he doesn't know how to really get it. But when he saves a drowning girl in the middle of the sea, he doesn't know if he can trust her to help him find the most powerful object in the world.
THIS. BOOK. IS. SO. GOOD. I know, it's another reread - been doing this recently a lot -, but it brings me so much joy. It's one of these books that I read once and I remember was so good that now, after some time, I WANT to read again.
Every scene has something unique that will keep you captivated by this book. The pacing is quick, fun, and action-packed so there's never a dull moment! The story is a fun take on The Little Mermaid story and is such a page-turner. You will have to finish it without taking a break.
The two main characters are such a joy to follow. Both of them are morally grey, and morally discovering what's good and bad. Will they trust each other? Is Lira going to kill him and redeem herself as a worthy heir for her mother? They both have their individual journey, and they learn a lot about themselves by watching the other. It's the ultimate enemies to lovers-trope and I'm all here for it! Nothing makes my heart happier than seeing the two of them bicker and fight, but then ending up saving each other's asses all the time! They're an underrated book couple that doesn't get enough credit on the online book platforms. I just love them so much... 🖤
This book is a masterpiece. One of the most fun retellings ever of a fairytale story that will leave every fantasy reader want to join this world.
5/5⭐️'s, because this book is just everything I needed in this world right now.
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