speckledstars's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Graphic: Gore, Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: War
readers_sea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU! WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU! WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?! you know who you are 😤
sigh. anyways... I actually enjoyed this book more than I thought I was going to since I'm so late to the game with this one and YA fantasy vibes. Overall, it was entertaining although I thought the pacing was a bit weird. The first half was definitely slower and then the second half was so fast that I could barely catch a breath.
Maybe I'm naive or it's my romance-reading heart BUT I DID NOT SEE THE TWIST COMING WITH YOU KNOW WHO AND I WAS ABSOLUTELY RAGING AT IT!!! I get it, but why? Please, don't make him my villain. I love him, but not like this 😭
Nonetheless, it did keep me on my toes when all. the twists were coming in the end, some I kinda saw coming since I knew it was a series but it is what it is. I can only imagine the rage of readers who read it when it was first released before the rest of the series was finished/out LOL. I am so excited to continue and see where this series goes since there is so many possibilities!
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Gore, War, and Torture
Minor: Suicide and Death of parent
hdoomk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
pandareader24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Emotional abuse, Torture, Violence, War, Blood, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
taylajudge03's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Death, and War
Moderate: Gore
sarahapple's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Gore, War, and Violence
julienicole1106's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Cursing, Child death, Gore, Grief, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Violence, War, Classism, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Death, Hate crime, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Confinement, Blood, Bullying, and Gaslighting
lucindacho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Spoiler
Though I wanted some more interaction, perhaps Evangeline becoming one of the good guys, and befriending Mare, it didn't happen. A plot twist can be expected easily, and I've thought of that briefly when Maven said that he'll join the Scarlet Guards, but still, enjoyable. And I liked the bloodbase thing, where they stored all the blood and how Maven helped Mare out of her situation that would've put her to death. Wanted a scientific fiction backup for all those Silver and Reds divide, and what was the detailed backstory before it. Also, wanted Kilorn to be Mare's love interest, but it seems he is in the friend-zone (they didn't do any romantic stuff, like kissing or whatever) but maybe that'll appear in the next book where Kilorn is in Gale's position in the Hunger Games. Also, I wanted the more Hunger Games stuff like the details of lush and vivid and luxurious things the rich people did, but not enough for what I've been expecting.Graphic: Blood, Gore, Violence, War, and Torture
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Suicide
hangeken's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, War, Gun violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, Gore, Genocide, Blood, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Gaslighting, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, and Body horror
Minor: Toxic friendship and Toxic relationship
kingspite618's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Police brutality, Gore, Violence, War, Toxic relationship, Blood, Classism, Death, and Injury/Injury detail