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Book Review of 'To Kill a Kingdom' by Alexandra Christo

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Premise: 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 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? Review:      To Kill a Kingdom is a dark ocean-themed fantasy that has a unique spin, that’s perfec

Book Review of 'The Selection' by Kiera Cass

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Premise : For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks. Then American meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plan's she's made for herself - and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined. Review:      This book takes place in the future, in the country of Illea, which is the remnant of what used to be the USA before World War III. (Yes, another world war happened.) The Selection is like a l