The poverty stricken Reds are commoners, living under the rule of the Silvers, elite warriors with god-like powers. To Mare Barrow, a 17-year-old Red girl from The Stilts, it looks like nothing will ever change. Mare finds herself working in the Silver Palace, at the centre of those she hates the most. She quickly discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy Silver control. But power is a dangerous game. And in this world divided by blood, who will win? Summary via Goodreads Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard was published by HarperTeen in 2015. This book is the first in a trilogy and is also Victoria's debut novel. I'd give it a 4 out of 5 stars and I eagerly await the next installment. The plot was super intriguing and I absolutely loved it. There were a lot of plot twists but I did wish that there was more world building. I would definitely recommend reading this book. Spoilers below the cut! -Talia DUDE. MAVEN. SO NOT OVER THAT. To be honest, I wasn't shocked about Maven, but I continue to deny him being a liar because I really liked his character and loved his relationship with Mare. I also thought that Mare was a fascinating character and I really liked how she tried to stay loyal to Maven, even though she liked Cal. And Lucas- LUCAS. Dude, I loved the relationship he and Mare had and all their bantering--WHY DID HE HAVE TO DIE WTF
Cal was super sweet and all and I liked how for once he didn't just Mare over his people bUT IT BACKFIRED ANYWAY WELL THEN. And well.... I really liked Maven and Mare more (forgive me Cal). I loved how Mare was Red and Silver but I hope we get to see the logic/how it came about in the next novel. Also, more backstory on the war please? I hope the world develops more in the next book as well. I absolutely loved Victoria's descriptions thought and I adore her writing. Back to Maven, he's still a brilliant character. I knew what was coming, ignored it, and broke my heart even more. How could you, Victoria??? I also did like Cal's character and how Mare mistrusted him for the short time period--they do need to go through trials (if they end up together but oh please don't hurt my babies T_T). I seriously cannot wait to see what happens in the next book! Random Quotes: "Lucas gives me a moment to collect myself before noting, 'You know, we;d get there much faster if you actually moved..' 'Shut up Lucas.'" LIKE OH MY GOD THEIR RELATIONSHIP IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE RUINED THAT MAKES ME SO MAD AND SAD UGH Pg. 143 "I'm his shadow. The shadow of the flame." OH MY GOD MY BABY NO DON'T SPEAK LIKE THAT I JUST UGH MAVEN NO Pg. 352 "The words are heavy as stone but right. So right. 'I choose no one.'" THAT'S RIGHT MARE THAT'S RIGHT YOU GO GIRL CHOOSE NO ONE MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES YEEEEEEEAH So all in all, read this book! It was so fantastic and I read it super quickly. It was amazing! Read it and then discuss below with me!
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