55 pages • 1 hour read
Alexandra ChristoTo Kill a Kingdom
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo is a reimagined, dark retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s "The Little Mermaid," featuring Lira, a siren princess cursed by her mother to become human after a mistake, and Prince Elian, a siren-hunter obsessed with eradicating her kind. Their paths intertwine as they begrudgingly team up to dethrone the malevolent Sea Queen and end the war between humans and sirens. Includes depictions of violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo blends dark fantasy with a touch of romance, repurposing the classic mermaid myth. Reviewers praise its compelling characters and rich world-building but note that its predictable plot and stereotypical tropes can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, fans of twisted fairy tales will find it engaging.
Who Should Read To Kill a Kingdom?
Readers who enjoy dark retellings with strong, morally complex characters will be captivated by To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo. Fans of Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows and Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses will appreciate this thrilling and twisted take on The Little Mermaid, filled with action, romance, and fantasy intrigue.