To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 
YA Fiction

What it’s About: As a vicious retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s Little Mermaid, To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo is a swashbuckling adventure through the eyes of a Siren and the Prince she wants to kill. What makes a devilishly handsome prince even more swoonworthy? Make him a pirate prince--A romantic love/hate tale between a snarky young man and a young woman that wants to rip his heart out. Definitely the most fun I’ve had with a book so far this year, I loved the dark fantasy notes that weren’t afraid to go there. A little bit of grit, a little bit of blood, this story is The Little Mermaid with bite.

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