To Kill a Kingdom

What is Lira’s motivation for killing princes? How does her motivation change over time? Using examples, explain why her motivation changes.

How does To Kill a Kingdom serve as a pastiche of “The Little Mermaid”? Explain the elements of the story that borrow from the fairy tale, and how the book differs from the original.

Explain how Elian’s desire to hunt for sirens compares to Lira’s desire to hunt for human princes, using examples from the book.

How does Christo use language to help build the world of To Kill a Kingdom? Support your answer using passages from the book.

Using evidence from the book, choose a side between the sirens and the humans and write a persuasive essay defending their position in the war.

Compare the sirens in the book to the humans—especially the crew of the Saad. What similarities or differences do they have? Support your answer using evidence in the book.

How does Elian’s relationship with his parents differ from Lira’s relationship with her mother? How are the relationships similar? Use three examples from the book.

What sets Elian and the crew of the Saad apart from Tallis Rycroft and the crew of the Xaprár? Explain the major differences between the two sets of pirates.