pandareader24's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Omg. This book. This is not my kind of genre I normally read, but omg I feel like this book has changed me! The last few chapters had me in shock and covering my mouth!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Emotional abuse, Torture, Violence, War, Blood, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
gardens_and_dragons's review against another edition
I gave this a few chapters to try, but I found that it lacked some substance for me. I don’t think it’s necessarily a bad book because it falls into a lot of YA tropes but it’s really not for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, and Racism
rdawnl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The day after I finished this book I went back to my local bookstore to buy the rest of the series. Such an interesting story and concept. The romance piece was a bit immature but the characters are teens so it's appropriate.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Blood, and War
taylajudge03's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and War
Moderate: Gore
thatbookishwriter23's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Mare Barrow lives in a world divided by the color of blood. There's the Reds, people with Red blood, they are the laborers of the Kingdom of Norta. Then there's the Silvers, people gifted with superhuman abilities, they are very rich and rule Norta. But Mare is different, she a Red, but she has abilities like a Silver. One day, Mare gets a job at the palace as a servant and, in front of hundreds of Silver Elite, unveils her ability, which is lightning. Now she has pretend to be a Mareena Titanos, made up silver nobility, while secretly join a rebel group, called the Red Dawn.
Victoria does a wonderful job at world building and I like the idea of Queenstrail. Although, the whole society is divided by this thing has already been done, Victoria's superb writing makes it feel like it's not a cliché. I just adore the cover and the way the blood is dripping down the crown. It's just gorgeous! Although, I liked this book, unfortunately I just couldn't get into the sequel and therefore, will not be reading the rest of the series, but I will watch the movies when they come out.
Pros
• Mare is a really strong and brave throughout the entire book. While other may see that as poor character development, I think it really defines Mare.
•Queenstrial, I really like the idea of it
•Mare power is electrokinesis, which is one of my favorite powers!
Cons
•There is a love triangle, I don't think it was bothersome.
Favorite character: Maven
The fire prince is really nice, but he's does something that makes me sad. (I'm not telling! :) )
Least Favorite Character: Queen Elara
I cannot stand her!! She manipulative and evil!
I rate Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, four stars out of five.
Victoria does a wonderful job at world building and I like the idea of Queenstrail. Although, the whole society is divided by this thing has already been done, Victoria's superb writing makes it feel like it's not a cliché. I just adore the cover and the way the blood is dripping down the crown. It's just gorgeous! Although, I liked this book, unfortunately I just couldn't get into the sequel and therefore, will not be reading the rest of the series, but I will watch the movies when they come out.
Pros
• Mare is a really strong and brave throughout the entire book. While other may see that as poor character development, I think it really defines Mare.
•Queenstrial, I really like the idea of it
•Mare power is electrokinesis, which is one of my favorite powers!
Cons
•There is a love triangle, I don't think it was bothersome.
Favorite character: Maven
The fire prince is really nice, but he's does something that makes me sad. (I'm not telling! :) )
Least Favorite Character: Queen Elara
I cannot stand her!! She manipulative and evil!
I rate Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, four stars out of five.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
jaychayka7777's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence and Death
Minor: War
catghost's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
knocked off half a star for predictability, though it was still exciting
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Slavery, Colonisation, and Confinement
Minor: War
sarahapple's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Gore, War, and Violence
cuddleemily's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
One of my favourite books - had me laughing and crying through the whole series. Would recommend to anyone who likes fantasy mixed with a form of plutocracy (the rich rule over the poor).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Violence, and Torture
kenzie_simone456's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, War, Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Torture