Torik casts him a blank, unimpressed stare. ‘It’s not good form for someone like me to sleep on the floor. ‘There’s a big difference, you know.'”Īs well as the banter between Kye and Torik: ‘What are we, horses? We’re partners,’ she says. “‘You don’t like him?’ I press my palms flat on the edge of the ship. They had great chemistry and always made me laugh, even when they were apart: I especially enjoyed the banter between Kye and Madrid. And her ruthless merman minion, the Flesh-Eater, was well-done! Together, they gave me the shivers.Įlian’s crew was a great addition to the cast of characters. She won’t give up her hold over Lira and makes her do twisted, twisted things. The Sea Queen/Witch is absolutely vicious! She makes quite the formidable villain.

As her heart opens up, she slowly lets go of some of her “ruthlessness” and learns what it might mean to be more human. Lira also undergoes a lot of character development throughout the story. Their chemistry slowly grows so that, by the end, the outcome is believable. I like that Christo spends a lot of time building up Elian and Lira’s relationship. And that ruthlessness makes each and every sea creature certain I can reign.”

“For the kingdom – for my mother – I am ruthless. A siren princess who’s determined to prove herself worthy to rule the sea: He’s tough and not afraid to go after what he wants. A prince who wants to be a pirate, always wishing he were at sea. The time spent in the land of Edyllio and Rycroft’s ship in Psemata is quite entertaining, and the Cloud Mountain on icy Pagos is the perfect setting for the final showdown. The sirens are menacing, and mermaids are not the kind, sweet creatures depicted in Disney movies. The kingdom of Keto is definitely brutal. The kingdom of Midas is beautifully described. I enjoyed getting a glimpse of the various kingdoms, and the mythology that Christo was able to incorporate really complements the world-building. By the end, you’re truly sympathetic to their struggles and just want them to finally be happy together. This was a really exciting, action-packed read! Neither of the two main characters are what you’d call “innocent” or “good,” but Alexandra Christo skillfully coaxes the reader into rooting for both of them. A Spine that Shines? Definitely! Initial Thoughts

To kill a kingdom series