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#Giveaway Review RED QUEEN by VICTORIA AVEYARD @victoriaaveyard @HarperTeen

February 9, 2015 By Mary

I received this book at no cost from the publisher

#Giveaway Review RED QUEEN by VICTORIA AVEYARD @victoriaaveyard  @HarperTeenRed Queen by Victoria Aveyard
ISBN: 978-0062310637
Published by HarperCollins on February 10th 2015
Genres: Fantasy & Magic, Love & Romance, Royalty, Young Adult
Pages: 400
Format: ARC
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Graceling meets The Selection in debut novelist Victoria Aveyard's sweeping tale of seventeen-year-old Mare, a common girl whose once-latent magical power draws her into the dangerous intrigue of the king's palace. Will her power save her or condemn her?Mare Barrow's world is divided by blood—those with common, Red blood serve the Silver- blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities. Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court. Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an ability of her own.To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. As Mare is drawn further into the Silver world, she risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard—a growing Red rebellion—even as her heart tugs her in an impossible direction. One wrong move can lead to her death, but in the dangerous game she plays, the only certainty is betrayal.

I used my 50 page rule when starting this book and didn’t think it was for me. It just didn’t grab my attention straight off the bat and then I went back to it after a week. What a difference not being sick can make on your reading attitude.

This reminded me a bit of a Game of Thrones type story except that it was much more a YA version crossed with The Selection and The Hunger Games with a bit of Harry Potter’s magic sprinkled through. This basically boils down to an oppressed people being enslaved by a ruling class using magical powers to keep everyone in line. The Reds versus the Silvers based on the color of their blood rather than their skin. Mare Barrow thinks she will be sent to the frontline of war when she turns 18 in a few month, but in a Cinderella like moment, she is plucked from obscurity by the crown prince, Cal.

In a Selection meets the Hunger Games moment, all of the eligible girls show off their deadly skills to impress the prince and be chosen as queen. Until Mare falls from a viewing booth where she is serving one of the elite families. She almost implodes on the arena floor when she is electrocuted and almost takes out the chosen princess and evil bitch, Evangeline with her new-found power of electricity. Quickly, she is noticed by the Queen and betrothed to the second in line to the throne. Nicknamed “little lightening girl”, she learns to control her power and must now decide her own fate.

There is rebellion brewing and Prince Maven, her husband to be, joins up with the rebels to an undecided end. It remains to be seen if this couple will be used to good or evil since they are both a bit naïve. I really enjoyed this first installment and can’t wait to find out where the series takes us. There are strong female characters with an appropriate amount of violence but no real romance yet. Oh, and it ends with a cliffhanger, so be prepared to wait a year for the next installment.

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About the Author:

‘m a screenwriter/YA author who likes books and lists. This site is the nexus of my universe.

My book RED QUEEN will be published Winter 2015 from HarperTeen at HarperCollins. I’m repped by the incomparable Suzie Townsend at New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc.The genres I’m into include YA, Fantasy, Historical, Adventure, Apocalyptic – if people are dying, I’m buying.

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Comments

  1. Viki S. says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    I am currently reading BOUND BY FLAMES.

  2. Patricia Walker says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    I’m reading Poppy Lung by Alex Caird

  3. Gavin Chua says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Endgame: The Calling by James Frey and Nil Johnson-Shelton

  4. Judy Cox says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    I have just now started Gone Girl. Been wanting to read it before watching the movie!!

  5. Shauna Tillery says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    I just started To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han.

  6. Gavin Chua says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Endgame by James Frey and Nils Johnson-Shelton

  7. Kendall MCCUBBIN says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    I’m currently reading Beauty from Pain by Georgia Cates 🙂

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    February 9, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I’m currently reading Providence Unveiled by Selina Fenech.

  9. holdenj says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    Just started The Conspiracy of Us. So far, so good!

  10. Melissa Caldwell says

    February 9, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    I’m reading Before He Finds Her

  11. Nichole H says

    February 9, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    I’m reading Inhibitions by Kimberly Bracco 🙂

  12. Karen Elizabath Bainbridge says

    February 9, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    I am reading The Sheepfarmers Daughter:The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon at oldie but a goodie 😀

  13. Talina Roma says

    February 9, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    I am currently reading Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira! 🙂

  14. Isabella says

    February 9, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I’m reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown 🙂 Pretty good so far (after you get past the slow beginning)

  15. Laura Thomas says

    February 9, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    I’ve just finished Our Dried Voices by Greg Hickey and am now reading The Heart Does Not Grow Back by Fred Venturini.

    I’m glad you picked it back up once you felt better. There are so many mixed reviews that my curiosity is growing for Red Queen!

    • Mary says

      February 9, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Sometimes books need a second chance or to be in the mood for a certain type read

  16. Sam says

    February 9, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    The Interestings by Meg Wlitzer. It is quite — interesting. =)

  17. Marisabel says

    February 9, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Henge , by Realm Lovejoy

  18. Heather Langston says

    February 9, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Yay! I was seeing some blogs that were not leaving favorable reviews…so happy to have seen yours! I read the preview and it sounded soooo good but many have said after that point was when it started going downhill. But “This reminded me a bit of a Game of Thrones type story except that it was much more a YA version crossed with The Selection and The Hunger Games with a bit of Harry Potter’s magic sprinkled through.” …umm…yes please! *happy dance*

    As to what I’m currently reading…well, just finished Water So Deep by Nichole Giles for review (still need to write up the review) and next on my list is Forbidden by Kimberley Griffiths Little. 🙂

    • Mary says

      February 9, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      OH! Forbidden is awesome!

      • Heather Langston says

        February 10, 2015 at 6:10 am

        Not far in (oi, life is SO CRAZY at the moment!) but definitely liking it so far! 🙂

  19. Rachel says

    February 9, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    I’m currently reading Anomaly by Tonya Kuper. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Have a great week!

  20. Natasha says

    February 9, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    I’m currently reading an ARC of The Alchemist’s Daughter

  21. Kristina t says

    February 9, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    I am currently reading “These Broken Stars” by Amie Kaufman and Megan Spooner, and it from what I have read so far it is amazing.

  22. bee says

    February 9, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    IM READING TO ALL THE BOYS IVE LOVED BEFORE BY JENNY HAN <3 BEE

  23. Patrice says

    February 9, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    The maze runner

  24. Shon says

    February 9, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    This book sounds amazing

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    February 9, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    The book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler. :))

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    February 10, 2015 at 2:41 am

    Persuaded

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    Pawn by Aimee Carter!

  28. Heather B says

    February 10, 2015 at 6:10 am

    I actually just finished my book last night, trying to decide which one to read next.

  29. angel d says

    February 10, 2015 at 7:43 am

    Cress by Marissa Meyers

  30. erinf1 says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Obsession in Death by JD Robb 🙂 thanks for the awesome spotlight and giveaway!

  31. Amy DeAtherage says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:20 am

    Lean Mean Thirteen by Evanovich. Needed some ha ha. Therapy

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    February 10, 2015 at 10:23 am

    Just started Scarlet by Marissa Meyer. So glad I waited until at least 4 of the books are out, so I can binge read.

  33. Manal says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:56 am

    I’m reading nowhere by Jon Robinson

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    I am reading Cemetery Girl by David Bell.

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    I just started reading Get in Trouble by Kelly Link.

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    February 10, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    i am currently reading queen of eventide it a request from author for review.

  37. Emily Crowell says

    February 10, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I’m reading Golden Son by Pierce Brown. Thanks for the giveaway!!! How Exciting!! 😀

  38. Nidhi says

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    I’m currently reading Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout!!

  39. Sunshine Martinez says

    February 10, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    I am currently reading the second book in the Game of Thrones series, Clash of Kings. I absolutely love the series too! I also finished “The Young Elites” by Marie Lu and it had left me on the edge and waiting for more.

  40. Marijana Sitar says

    February 11, 2015 at 1:11 am

    I’m currently reading Alex (Verhœven Trilogy #2) by Pierre Lemaitre. :]
    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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    February 11, 2015 at 3:20 am

    I am currently reading The Room.

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    February 11, 2015 at 6:35 am

    I’m reading “Shutter” by Courtney Alameda!

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    February 11, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Currently reading The Glass Arrow by Kristen Simmons! :}

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    February 11, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    I’m currently reading “Eruption” by Adrienne Quintana and “All That Glows” by Ryan Graudin!

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    February 11, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    I’m currently reading “Eruption” by Adrienne Quintana!

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    February 11, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    I am currently reading Losing It – A Collection of V-Cards 22 YA Authors write very mature scenes of their characters losing their virginity! It is so much fun!

    • Mary says

      February 11, 2015 at 7:03 pm

      wow – I haven’t heard of that book but it sounds awesome!

  47. Natasha says

    February 11, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    I just finished Tears of Tess by Pepper Winters.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  48. Vicki Wurgler says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:57 am

    I am reading The Undelightened by Bentz Deyo

  49. Alisha Sienkiel says

    February 12, 2015 at 7:46 am

    I’m reading Lullaby (The Watersong Quartet #2) by Amanda Hocking

  50. Sam says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:04 am

    I’m currently reading Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 🙂

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    February 12, 2015 at 9:59 am

    Always Something there to remind me by Beth Harbison.

  52. Jackie says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    I’m reading two books– Delirium by Lauren Oliver and the Fellowship of the Ring by JRR Tolkien.

  53. Megan S. says

    February 14, 2015 at 3:28 am

    I’m reading A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab.

  54. Carmel says

    February 14, 2015 at 3:28 am

    VOLITION by Lily Paradis. It’s a dark contemporary read.

  55. Ann says

    February 14, 2015 at 8:04 am

    Written in Red by Anne Bishop

  56. Jenna says

    February 14, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Seaside Secrets by Melissa Foster

  57. Fiza@ConfessionsfrRomaholics says

    February 14, 2015 at 8:07 am

    I’m currently re-reading the Magnus Pack series by Shelly Laurenston. The heroines in these books are crazy….just what I need right now >.<

  58. Joseleinne Riquelme says

    February 14, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    I give you the sun

  59. Sea Cho says

    February 14, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Right now, I am reading A Certain Magical Index. It is good so far, but I also hear the series gets ridiculously complicated though, so I am a bit worried.

  60. jello dela cruz says

    February 14, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    I just finished Ignite Me by Mafi and I am starting Cress by Marissa Meyer
    Can’t wait to read Red Queen!

    Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

  61. Breana M. says

    February 15, 2015 at 10:10 am

    I’m currently reading Hover by Melissa West.

  62. Breana M. says

    February 15, 2015 at 10:12 am

    I just started Hover by Melissa West.

  63. Cindy C. says

    February 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Right now, I’m reading “A Thousand Pieces of You” by Claudia Gray. Thanks!! 🙂

  64. cony says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:12 am

    cool

  65. Orchid @ The Haunting of Orchid Forsythia says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    Red Queen was a good read. A little on the predictable side, but interesting nonetheless. I haven’t read The Selection, so, I didn’t really see, other than what I know about it from the synopsis, how it compared to RQ. Glad you enjoyed this one so much.

    Currently reading: The Turnip Princess…and a few others whose names I’m blanking on right now.

  66. Nikita says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    I am reading Beauty and the Beast by Jenni James. Thanks for the cool giveaway! 🙂

  67. Maggie says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    I’m almost done with The Infinite Sea and I love it so very much. It’s giving me massive feels though.

  68. bJ says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    Burned by Karen Marie Moning. I read and loved the entire Selection Series by Kiera Cass and the description of this book seems like it would appeal to a similar audience. Needless to say my curiosity has been piqued. I would love to win this!

  69. Pam says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    I just finished an ARC of Killian by Brenda Rothert. Next up is Ember by Rachel Van Dyken.

  70. reneth says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    I just finished reading Maybe One Day! 🙂

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