Mare Barrow lives in a divided world of two bloods; Red and Silver. Those who are of Red blood work for the Silver bloods with inhumane powers. Looking for money, a fateful encounter happens, ending up with her getting a job in the palace. Filled with Silvers, Mare is shoved into a new environment. There, she discovers an impossible ability within herself, requiring the royal family to take her in and cover her tracks. Along the way, she finds herself wanting to help her fellow Red bloods by participating in the rebellion. Split between love and revenge, Mare Barrow must make a choice.
Victoria Aveyard creates such a unique world that is so different. The way she describes everything, you can just imagine it in your head; what’s happening and what might happen. The characters all have different personalities from mysterious to manipulative. I love this book and series so much because it takes me into the world Victoria Aveyard creates, just by reading it.

Red Queen takes place in a world where society is split between Reds and Silvers. Reds are considered to be the low peasant class while Silvers are nobility and many silvers have different powers. Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old girl, finds out that even though she is red, she has powers. She starts living at the palace and meets Prince Maven and Prince Cal. The story follows her struggles between living a life as a Silver and her loyalty to her family and friends who are all reds. I have been wanting to read this story for some time and once I started I couldn't put it down. All the twists and turns along the way make the novel more interesting and after reading it you will definitely want to read the rest of the series.

This is the story of a world divided amongst itself. They have the Silvers. The Silvers are viewed as high and mighty with bright silver blood. They have unimaginable strength and amazing powers. The Reds are seen as lowly, weak, and insolvent. The Reds work under the Silvers or are conscripted and sent to war.

With her birthday and conscription approaching a young Red, Mare Barrow, becomes increasingly nervous and anxious. She tries to figure out a way to sneak her and her best friend away from the horrible life that awaits them. When Mare is suddenly offered a job at the Silver Palace, she jumps at the idea of avoiding her conscription. However, during an extravagant Silver only event young Mare falls to her death in an electric forcefield. However, for some reason she lives, managing to manipulate the electricity. Mare then discovers who and what she truly is.

I like this book because the plot is very unique. It is quite unpredictable and filled with many twists and turns. It is a story that is unlike any that has been written before. I found that the main points and plot twists were very well written and exciting. However, I felt that in between these main points the minor details were very dragged out.

I think that this book is at the appropriate reading level for a grade 7 student or older (approximately 12 to 13 years old plus). The book uses mild language. It also does include some violent parts but for the most part it is suitable for young teenagers.

In a world where there is a divide between the Reds, commoners with red blood, and the Silvers, well-off individuals with powers; Red Queen follows Mare Barrow, a 17-year-old girl with red common blood who has arranged a job in the Silver Palace. In preparation for the Silver succession, the most important night, Mare discovers that despite being a Red, she also has powers, and reveals it in front of the nobility. Mare can no longer live as she did before because now she has to act as a Silver. In Red Queen, Mare meets many new characters who she becomes tied to like Prince Cal and Maven. The dynamics of these characters end up resulting in unexpected plot twists which really keeps you on your toes. A quote that is repeated is “anyone can betray anyone” and I liked how it was implemented throughout the book. I would recommend that new Red Queen readers keep this quote in mind as they are first starting this book.

Red Queen has been on my to-read list for a while, and I finally got around to it this past Christmas. I was thoroughly pleased with how it turned out. I'd accidentally spoiled the twist for myself on pinterest, but damn it would've taken me for a loop had I found out in real time.
Definitely would recommend, and I'm planning to read it again soon!

Red Queen is a futuristic fantasy novel with similar dystopian elements to Divergent or The Hunger Games series. The main character Mare Barrow is a Red, an ordinary commoner, who is thrown into the world of Silvers, those with unique powers that put them at the top of the hierarchy. This clear distinction between the poor and the powerful spark a revolution, one that Mare lands herself right in the middle of. Full of suspense, thrilling romance, betrayal, and of course, fantasy, this book kept me hooked despite its predictable plot lines. The strong, warrior-like female lead was interesting to read from the perspective of. While reading, you never know who to truly trust, as anyone can betray each other in a given moment. This was a super interesting read, I was excited to delve more into the world of Reds vs. Silvers in the next book of the series.

Red Queen, by Victoria Aveyard, is a fantasy novel filled with suspense and excitement. It takes place in a world where social rank is based on the color of a person’s blood- the poor have red blood and the royals have silver blood and possess special powers. The plot follows 17 year old Mare Barrow, a Red commoner who one day finds out she possesses special powers like a Silver. She is forced to go undercover as a Silver princess, concealing her true identity, and learn to control her newfound powers. But Mare is determined to overthrow the Silvers, and restore peace among all groups of people once and for all. Mare is living in a world of secrets and betrayal, and she knows that every move she makes is a matter of life and death. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who likes fantasy and suspense, with some adventure, action, and humor.

I thought this book was slow in the beginning but once you get around 100 pages in, it becomes a page-turner. I love the story and the main woman. With equality, a tough subject in our world right now reading a book with a positive female character as the lead.

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Overall, I would say this book is pretty interesting. I am personally into love triangle stories, and this book had that perfect plot. Some really unexpected plot twists made the story more exciting. However, it could definitely improve in countless ways. The character developments in the story were absolutely awful. Mare, the protagonist was horribly portraited without any intricate details. I had no problem with her in the first few chapters, but as the story goes on, it is revealed to me that she is nothing but self-centered, prejudiced, and hypocritical. Many characters had no purpose in the story except to continue the plot without it being felt dull. The sensory details were lacking horribly too. If you the type of reader that cares more about the plot than the characters, then this book is for you. If you are the opposite, like me, I suggest you not waste time on this series. The character developments were painful to read.

This is one of those series I wish I hadn't wasted my time on and this is one of my favorite genres so I like most of what I read from this genre. I loved book one but it all went downhill from there. There were times when the story was exciting but mostly it was slow and repetative. I ended up hating the main characters and The King's Cage was downright painful to read. I kept reading because I wanted to see how the series ended which was a real downer. I wish I had read the end of the series first and it would have saved me from wasting hours of my life.