The Wrath and the Dawn follows the story of Shahrzad as she attempts to take revenge on the young ruler of her people. There’s also a heavy dose of slow-burn romance that will keep you up late into the night, turning the pages. In The Cruel Prince, you’ll experience everything from castle intrigues to dangerous alliances. She’s come to love the High Court and wants nothing more than to belong fully, but many of the Fae cannot stand humankind, especially the youngest prince, Cardan. It’s been ten years since Jude and her sisters were stolen away to live in Faerie following the murder of her parents. To Kill a Kingdom is not your average retelling of The Little Mermaid however, it is captivating from the start. When he pulls Lira from the ocean in her human form, he must decide whether to trust her story that she has the key to ending siren-kind forever or remain suspicious. Prince Elian feels his calling is to rid the world of every siren to make the seas safe once again. Lira must take the heart of the prince feared for his siren-killing abilities, but she must do it as a human.

Her mother, the Sea Queen, harshly punishes her with a challenge attached. Princess Lira is the fiercest siren of the seas, known among her people for her extensive collection of princes’ hearts. There’s something on this list for everyone, with several different fantasy elements but never short on romance.

If you’ve read this book or enjoy fantasy romance, we’ve got an awesome list of 20 similar young adult books. With the protagonist embarking on a mission to marry the king, kill him, and take the kingdom for her own, it’s an excellent twist for her to begin losing her heart to him instead. The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller displays all these elements while adding in court intrigue.

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