SYNOPSIS: This is a world divided by blood – red or silver. The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. That is, until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power. Fearful of Mare’s potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime. But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance – Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart. Rating: 5/5
I am a SUCKER for "normal girls become royalty" stories, so this hit the spot for me! The story was exciting and new, and the characters were intriguing. I really liked Mare's relationship with all her family members, and reading about the life she lived back home. However, her life at the castle intrigued me even more. All the royal family members were their own story as a whole, and I loved unravelling them. Cal is a sweetheart and I feel so sorry for him, but Maven's just trying to do his best, always living in his brother's shadow. The romantic subplot was honestly not that interesting to me, because the whole rebellion thing was much more intriguing! I'm so excited to see where the rebellion goes! Mare is a strong character who stands up for what she believes in, risking her life in the process, so she's a good female role model if we were in need of one. The whole plot gives me kind of a Mirroring-Our-Own-Society vibe, with a bunch of people who feel they are better than the others because of something they were born with, which is a very relevant topic at this time. I think this is why I liked Mare so much, as she didn't become corrupted by the sudden change in finances and life style, but stuck to her beliefs and morals. Overall, I really loved this book and I'm looking forward to reading the sequels! Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22328546-red-queen Amazon: www.amazon.com/Red-Queen-Victoria-Aveyard/dp/006231064X
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