A Queen Living Up to the Hype
My most recent read had me holding tight to the pages to the very end! I just finished Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, and boy was it GOOD. I had heard a lot of good things about this book- there was a lot of buzz on EpicReads about it, so I was intrigued. I was not let down! Aveyard weaves us a tale of a somewhat dystopian future in a world that is eerily similar to ours, but also extremely different. The land of Norta is inhabited by two types of people- those whose blood is red and those whose is silver. Those with red blood are just like us, regular humans. However, those with silver had extraordinary powers, ranging from the ability to control fire to the ability to bend light and seem invisible. The Silvers, as they are called, maintain a firm hold over the country as its rulers. The Reds are forced into near slavery, fulfilling all menial tasks, from food preparation to filling the ranks of the army. The main character of Aveyard's yarn is Mare Barrow, a spirited young Red girl. Not to give much away, she stumbles through several plot points before finding out something never thought possible, something that changes her life, and many other lives, forever. Chaos, of course, ensues. We read the story in first person, from Mare's view. We feel everything she feels, and Aveyard's words throw us right along side Mare on her journey. This compelling read is great for fans of Graceling and the like- a strong female lead with lots of adventure (and maybe even a little romance?) to keep the heart healthy. I loved it, and I'm really hoping for an excellent sequel. All in all, an electrifying read.
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