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tiffanne11's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.25
The premise of this book was very interesting but it just didn't do it for me. There wasn't anything about it that wowed me and I felt like every twist had been done before.
The brother isn't dead. The radioactive area is actually safe and where the rebels are. The girl who fell into being chosen isn't alone in her specialness.
And I'm not sure if the whole red/silver thing is supposed to be a metaphor but if it was... It was poorly executed.
And I'm not sure if the whole red/silver thing is supposed to be a metaphor but if it was... It was poorly executed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Torture, Death, Murder, Slavery, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Classism, Xenophobia, and Violence
jpt007's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I have seen this book in every store for years now, so I though I’d finally take a few days to read it. I actually really loved it, while it did take a second to get into it, and I am looking forward to reading book 2.
Characters- 3.5/5*
They were interesting characters. Obviously the author put a lot of thought into creating them.I especially liked the fact she didn’t have Cal join then in the end it felt very true to his nature. I sometimes feel like Mare wasn’t 3D, that she was the classic protagonist you could put yourself into. So that would be my one complaint.
Characters- 3.5/5*
They were interesting characters. Obviously the author put a lot of thought into creating them.
Conflict- 4/5*
So the revolution was the overall conflict. I really thought it was clever and interesting but it took awhile to get there.
Plot- 3/5*
This is the category I really have problems with. Don’t get me wrong the plot was engaging but the story structure was off. It felt like too much exposition but at the same time too little. It felt like there were 5 different climaxes. At one point I even thought the book must be basically over and then it felt like we went into book 2.
This is the category I really have problems with. Don’t get me wrong the plot was engaging but the story structure was off. It felt like too much exposition but at the same time too little. It felt like there were 5 different climaxes. At one point I even thought the book must be basically over and then it felt like we went into book 2.
Setting- 3.5/5*
It seems interesting but I want more details. This was a key part of the exposition that I felt was lacking. They told us about a bunch of locations but didn’t describe them. I don’t need Scott Fitzgerald but I would like some description to build my world view.
It seems interesting but I want more details. This was a key part of the exposition that I felt was lacking. They told us about a bunch of locations but didn’t describe them. I don’t need Scott Fitzgerald but I would like some description to build my world view.
Theme- 4/5*
That’s what draws me to keep reading. The heart of this book is its theme. Bringing up this topic of what differences make you inferior vs superior. I think it’s a really interesting was the author brings it up with silver blood and red blood. Hopefully they Connie to build on it on the second book.
That’s what draws me to keep reading. The heart of this book is its theme. Bringing up this topic of what differences make you inferior vs superior. I think it’s a really interesting was the author brings it up with silver blood and red blood. Hopefully they Connie to build on it on the second book.
Overall Score: 3.6/5⭐️
I would recommend this look to anyone who loves dystopian and fantasy.
I would recommend this look to anyone who loves dystopian and fantasy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, Torture, and War
joylovestoread's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book was amazing and I 100% recommend reading!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Violence, Murder, War, Toxic relationship, and Torture
Moderate: Gun violence and Cursing
sarahelyse's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The pace and excitement of this book grabbed my attention and kept it the whole time! This book got me out of a long reading slump. Reading it a second time, there were a few things that I picked up on that didn't quite make sense, but not enough to pull me out of the experience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, War, Torture, and Blood
Moderate: Gun violence, Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Suicide
thatmoxiemermaid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Medical trauma, Gun violence, Confinement, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Death
Minor: Child death
a1ice_booklover's review
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Hate crime, Murder, Violence, War, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Gun violence
prunechips's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Torture
Minor: War
speckledstars's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Red Queen follows the basic formula of a YA dystopia. It’s often predictable, especially at the beginning, and nothing about this book is particularly innovative.
Nonetheless, Red Queen is still very entertaining. There were some major plot twists that I never expected, and there’s plenty of drama and violence to keep me intrigued.
It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it was still a fun little read and I intend to read the rest.
Nonetheless, Red Queen is still very entertaining. There were some major plot twists that I never expected, and there’s plenty of drama and violence to keep me intrigued.
It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it was still a fun little read and I intend to read the rest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: War
itsjoenna's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Awal-awal cukup membosankan, tapi dari pertengahan sampai akhir lumayan seru. Mungkin kalau aku baca ini waktu SMA, bakal terobsesi banget, tapi pesonanya untukku sekarang itu kurang menarik, ditambah plot twistnya yang ketebak. Walau aku tak suka dengannya tapi aku bisa memaklumi Mare yang mudah mempercayai Maven dengan mudah, dia hanya anak remaja yang tiba-tiba punya kekuatan super dan harus hidup sebagai orang lain, sendirian dan kesepian. Sedangkan Cal, posisi dia cukup sulit, dia baik tapi dia tetaplah Perak yang tumbuh untuk menjadi Raja Perak. Ketika dia digerakkan bagai boneka untuk membunuh ayahnya sendiri, sang Raja, itu sungguh kejam, dia pasti akan mengingat mimpi buruk itu selamanya. Tidak mengejutkan melihat dia tidak melawan sama sekali disandera oleh Farley.
Belum ada keinginan untuk baca buku selanjutnya, mungkin nanti.
Belum ada keinginan untuk baca buku selanjutnya, mungkin nanti.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Torture, and War
Minor: Suicide
cajunliterarybelle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Second reading - I still really enjoyed the story and characters. This time I could see the signs of Mare having powers and the subtle inner workings of some characters. Hopefully, the rest of the series propels the revolution at the fast pace that this one does with some results. I'd also love to learn more about the underground city where the Scarlet Guard is headquartered.
I see a parallel of Hunger Games and The Selection (first book, at least) in this book. The royal family, desire for a revolution by the oppressed people, classism... All themes that are so relatable for many readers. Mare's struggle to find her place in the world is timeless, and the loyalty and trust she requires to survive pushes everything forward. I loved this book and how intricately the character motivations were written. Hopefully, subsequent books shed light on how Mare's world shifted from our own and why she is different. I will definitely reader further into the series.
I see a parallel of Hunger Games and The Selection (first book, at least) in this book. The royal family, desire for a revolution by the oppressed people, classism... All themes that are so relatable for many readers. Mare's struggle to find her place in the world is timeless, and the loyalty and trust she requires to survive pushes everything forward. I loved this book and how intricately the character motivations were written. Hopefully, subsequent books shed light on how Mare's world shifted from our own and why she is different. I will definitely reader further into the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Death of parent