Red Queen is a Sci-Fi/Fantasy book series written by Victoria Aveyard. It tells the story of a girl, set in a kingdom divided by blood - Red or Silver.
The Reds are misfits, slaves to the Silvers. While the Silvers possess deadly superpowers, the Reds are merely ordinary human beings. Mare is a Red. She's a peasant. A thief, to be exact. Stealing from crowds of people, just to try ad feed her family - that's her life. It has always been that way, until one day, Mare discovers that she has a deadly power of her own. But what she has yet to realise is that her powers can easily be used as a weapon. She is forced to become a completely different person. She is forced to take part in a dangerous game. She thought that this is a game she understood. But this - a game of lies an betrayal - is something she has definitely not understood.
The Reds have always been treated like dirt by the Silvers. It has always been their way of life. But on one faithful day, a group of Reds decided that enough is enough. These Red-blooded rebels call themselves the Scarlet Guard. They are a group of young people, led by a tough, strong-willed - and at times, very understanding young woman, named Farley. With a strong, leader guiding them, they are capable of starting a war. They have started a war. Soon enough, Mare becomes the key to winning this war.
That was all I could write on the synopsis of the first book, without spoiling it. Honestly, I really enjoyed this book. It was definitely a fun read for me. Victoria Aveyard did a fantastic job at capturing every moment and making it last forever in our minds. Her phenomenal writing skills can be witnessed throughout the whole book, but shines brightly through her action scenes. This book is incredibly action-packed, and will have you asking for more by the end of it.
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Let's discuss the characters who were introduced to us in this series. First of all, Mare. Can I just say, I absolutely adore Mare. Yes, she's a strong female character, but she also makes a lot of mistakes. She's someone who's not afraid to look weak in front of others, and I love that about her. I really do enjoy reading about how she matures and becomes more of herself. I feel like she is a great fictional role model. We are also introduced to Kilorn who I don't hate, but also don't love. I find him quite annoying, although he is also amusing to read about, at times. I feel like he just doesn't understand Mare as much as he thinks he does. Next up is Cal. He ended up as one of my favourite characters, beside Farley. He's just so pleasant to read about. I was really interested by his way of thinking. He is a Silver but so kind and understanding towards the Reds. Of course I can't go on without mentioning his relationship with Mare. I really feel as if the only people who truly understand Mare are Cal and Maven. Speaking of, right now, I'm really unsure whether I love, like, or straight up hate Maven. I don't think I hate him, though, for I've always had a soft spot for great villains. Now, on to Farley. I have so much love for this character. She's strong and stern, but never afraid to manipulate the rules or orders, simply because she thinks it is the right thing. Although, at first, she seems a little intimidating, she ends up being a very lovable character - for me, anyway.
In conclusion, I cannot wait to continue this series. As of right now, I am on the second book. The third book just came out this past month. It is said that the main series will include four books in total, and I am beyond excited to read them all.
In conclusion, I cannot wait to continue this series. As of right now, I am on the second book. The third book just came out this past month. It is said that the main series will include four books in total, and I am beyond excited to read them all.
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