by Z'Nyah Wells In a world where humans are divided by blood, Red and Silver, one rules over the other. Naturally, the Silvers evolved over time and gained superhuman powers and because of this, the Reds have been forced under their rule. However, Mare Barrow, a 17-year-old Red from a poor village, has been invited to work in the castle alongside her Silver King. In the palace, Mare discovers that she has a special ability of her own, despite the colour of her blood. This discovery may hinder the Silver’s persona that they’ve constructed for the Reds. Desperate to keep up their characters, the Silvers decide to disguise Mare as one of their own, as a long-lost Silver. Even though one mistake on Mare’s part could lead to her death, she decides to help her Red friends, the Scarlet Guard, and a rebel group trying to bring down the Silver regime.
‘‘You are not Silver. Your parents are Red, you are Red, and your blood is red,’’ the queen murmurs, prowling before the bars of my cage. ‘‘You are a miracle, Mare Barrow, an impossibility. Something even I can’t understand, and I have seen all of you.’’ The 1st book in the Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard really shows that anyone can betray anyone and your trust should be placed wisely. I was easily engrossed into this book once I read the first couple pages. You can tell Mare is determined, motivated, and caring through her decision in joining the Scarlet Guard, despite her risking her life. She truly wants justice for her Red brothers and sisters. I am not surprised that Victoria is both a screenwriter and author since the imagery in this book was fantastic. The story flowed greatly and details that seem like small matters end up changing the whole dynamic of the story in the end. Following Mare’s journey was a pleasant, hopeful, and shocking ride that I’m glad isn’t over as the Red Queen series is a quartet. This book is definitely deserving of its high rating and I would highly recommend it. RATING: 8.5/10
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