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Synopsis
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.
Is Red Queen appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Red Queen features moderate fantasy violence including combat, executions, and death, along with political manipulation and class-based oppression. Romance is limited to kissing and tension, with no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, class struggle, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the fierce heroine discovering hidden powers, navigating deadly court politics, and choosing between two princes in a world divided by blood color.