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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Such a heartbreaking novella.
You know, Julian was right. I can definitely see Mare in Coriane. Mare is a more bitter, hardened version of the Singer Queen, but they have an astoundingly similar way of thinking.
Both stand alone in a sea of people, never sure of anything, least of all their place in the world, Strong in their own way too.
I could also see Cal in Coriane's love for building things and taking them apart to see how they function and that might have been the only thing that made me smile.
Mother and son sure would have had a blast together. They would have created magnificent things.
It wasn't fair. Elara was a vicious, heartless bitch. I can't believe how she wormed her way into Coriane's mind and slowly, but steadily led her to madness and death.
Urrgh! I wanted her to go through all the terror she inflicted on Cal's mother. A thousand times worse.
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Interesting prior looks at the Red Queen world.
"He was the prince. the future king. And she was no one at all, a limp excuse for a Silver daughter of a High House."This novella was clever. I have been so curious with the first queen, Cal's mother story. All we got to know her was that she was the king's first wife, a Singer, Julian's sister and the queen before the cold-hearted Elara took over. It was written on a third-person point of view given the fact that Queen Coriane has already past away - wasn't expecting that. I thought that this novella was going to be composed of entry on a Diary where the queen kept all of her secrets - I was obviously wrong and it was the best mistake ever.
Queen Song was simply amazing. Coriane and Tibe's love story was also included and even though it was not really detailed I couldn't have asked for more. It was like a Cinderella story, only Coriane was not a slave, although they are poor, they still belong to a High House with a Silver Blood and instead of a wicked Step-mother, we got here instead a wicked/evil queen wanna be in Elara. Although tragic, it was sweet and believable, being a crowned prince and all. We also get to follow the Queen's happiness and hurt and anger and desperation and depression when she was finally able to get a son, Cal, after the 3rd miscarriage.
Her characterization was well portrayed, although a bit unlikeable. She likes to down herself a lot even before she met the crowned prince, always moping around feeling sorry for herself, for the dream she wouldn't be able to live, she was weak. She did tried to fight, however, she didn't know her enemy well which eventually end up to her death as we all know.
The ending was obviously rushed. I think it has something to do with the secrecy and mystery that the book is trying to keep up. Although we all have our suspicions, the question still remains on who really is behind the Queen's death? and.. How?
I liked this more than the main series so far lmao
The break from first person was so nice, the authors writing is a lot stronger this way
Coriane is such a lovely tragic character
I also missed the courts,,,
I hope some more details about Coriane are revealed in the main series
The break from first person was so nice, the authors writing is a lot stronger this way
Coriane is such a lovely tragic character
I also missed the courts,,,
I hope some more details about Coriane are revealed in the main series
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5, this was really interesting because it's from a completely different perspective as Red Queen and answered a lot of questions I had.
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
Queen Song by Victoria Aveyard serves as a captivating prelude to the Red Queen series, shedding light on the history and characters that lay the foundation for the intriguing world of Norta. As a newcomer to this enticing universe, the novella's intricacies initially posed a bit of a challenge to fully grasp.
Centered around Queen Coriane Jacos, the book delves into her life and the events leading up to the series' central conflict. While the novella provides invaluable insights into the opulent Silver Court, the complex political dynamics, and the intricate relationships between characters, there were moments where the depths of this world left me somewhat perplexed.
Given that it's a prequel, Queen Song assumes a certain level of familiarity with the series' premises, which at times made it feel like I was missing key puzzle pieces. The novella focuses on Coriane's struggles, her interactions with the Silver elite, and the pressures of her position. However, I found myself yearning for more context and a deeper exploration of the world's history and mechanics.
Reflecting back, I've come to understand that the novella is most likely best appreciated within the broader context of the entire series. I anticipate that as I continue to read the main novels, the novella's significance and relevance will become clearer, enriching my understanding of the larger narrative and character motivations.
What's intriguing is how the novella's events, though initially a bit puzzling, have ignited my curiosity about what's to come in the series. The mysterious occurrences and character dynamics introduced in Queen Song leave me eager to discover how they unfold in the subsequent books.
In summary, Queen Song offers a tantalizing introduction to the Red Queen series, even if it initially leaves a few questions lingering. As someone who hasn't yet explored the series in its entirety, I plan to revisit the novella after immersing myself in the main novels to fully appreciate how its puzzle pieces fit into the grand narrative.
Centered around Queen Coriane Jacos, the book delves into her life and the events leading up to the series' central conflict. While the novella provides invaluable insights into the opulent Silver Court, the complex political dynamics, and the intricate relationships between characters, there were moments where the depths of this world left me somewhat perplexed.
Given that it's a prequel, Queen Song assumes a certain level of familiarity with the series' premises, which at times made it feel like I was missing key puzzle pieces. The novella focuses on Coriane's struggles, her interactions with the Silver elite, and the pressures of her position. However, I found myself yearning for more context and a deeper exploration of the world's history and mechanics.
Reflecting back, I've come to understand that the novella is most likely best appreciated within the broader context of the entire series. I anticipate that as I continue to read the main novels, the novella's significance and relevance will become clearer, enriching my understanding of the larger narrative and character motivations.
What's intriguing is how the novella's events, though initially a bit puzzling, have ignited my curiosity about what's to come in the series. The mysterious occurrences and character dynamics introduced in Queen Song leave me eager to discover how they unfold in the subsequent books.
In summary, Queen Song offers a tantalizing introduction to the Red Queen series, even if it initially leaves a few questions lingering. As someone who hasn't yet explored the series in its entirety, I plan to revisit the novella after immersing myself in the main novels to fully appreciate how its puzzle pieces fit into the grand narrative.
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes