Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
In a world divided by blood, Mare must choose between loyalty and freedom.
Summary
Red Queen is a young adult fantasy novel by Victoria Aveyard. It follows Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, as she discovers she has a supernatural power of manipulation over electricity. This power makes her a target of the Silver elite, who rule over the kingdom of Norta. In order to protect her family, Mare is forced to assume the identity of a lost Silver princess and join the royal court. As she navigates the dangerous world of the Silver court, Mare must choose between loyalty to her family and freedom for her people.
Interpretation
Red Queen is a story of power, loyalty, and identity. It is a story of a young girl who must choose between her own safety and the safety of her people. It is a story of a girl who must find her own strength and courage in order to fight for what is right. It is a story of a girl who must learn to trust herself and her own power in order to make a difference.
Who is this book for?
Red Queen is a young adult fantasy novel, and is suitable for readers aged 13 and up.
Keywords
Fantasy, Young Adult, Power, Loyalty, Identity