PRAISE FOR ALEXANDRA CHRISTO

To Kill a Kingdom:

“With well-crafted fight scenes and vivid descriptions, Christo has created a world of beauty and monstrosity that will draw readers in.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Stellar world building and nonstop action will keep readers hooked on this twisted reimagining of The Little Mermaid.”
—Booklist Online

“Fantasy fans will like the idea of sirens and pirate-like princes as the characters who are imaginative and well developed.”
—School Library Journal

“Readers who enjoy dark fairy tales of The Little Mermaid persuasion will sink into this bloody tale with pleasure.”
—RT Book Reviews

“The world building is deft, and the spectacular ending is a happy one for Lira and Elian, but it will leave readers blissfully wanting more.”
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Into the Crooked Place:

“With its gangland details, creative magical caste system, and surprisingly brutal characters, Into the Crooked Place is very much its own thing. And that thing will likely be a story you can’t put down.” —Culturess

“Christo offers the reader creative and thoughtful backstories for each protagonist, along with fully realized worlds rife with magic … Everywhere are people of color and acknowledgment of LGBTQ characters—nice touches not always seen in fantasy.” —Booklist