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The Red Queen Series












Genre: Fiction/Fantasy
Publication Dates: 2015, 2016, 2017
Author: Victoria Aveyard

Synopsis:
In this novel, the world is divided into two types of people. People with red blood and people with silver blood. The Silvers have supernatural powers that come from their silver blood. Silvers can be super strong, bend and reflect light, manipulate fire, control people's minds, have super speed, etc. Red blooded people are completely normal, and are the working class citizens. Blood creates a divide based on jobs, money, status, knowledge, and power. The main character is Mare Barrow, a 17 year old girl from a very poor red family. She finds herself working in the palace for the King and Queen silvers. During a surprising event, Mare discovers that although she is a red she has the power to manipulate lightning and electricity. This is supposed to be impossible, so the King decides to hide this power, and claim that she is a long lost princess and betroths her to his second son. Mare must live in the palace, but she decides to help the Red Guard, which is the rebellion group that plans to overthrow the silver hierarchy.

Review:
This is one of my new favorite series. There is a fourth book coming out in 2018. I love the fantasy element that mixes superhuman qualities with a monarch society. It's so interesting to see all the different Silver abilities and the generations of families. Mare is a very strong character that has resilience and determination. She is pulled into the web of lies, deceit, and seduction of the court. This novel makes you understand and sympathize with the underdog, the reds, but it also brings you into the exciting world of the silvers as well. The introduction of her powers is a very good twist in the story, and makes Mare a very compelling character. The series moves quickly, has very good action, as well as plot and character development. The characters can be frustrating at times, but grow and change like they should throughout a series. There are deaths and it's difficult to get attached to different characters. The other novels are just as amazing as the first, and I am impatiently waiting for the 4th installment.

I give this series a 5/5 stars


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