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As I was reading this, parts seemed very familiar, and I have come to the conclusion that I tried reading it before. Really I'm leaving this review for myself as a reminder, so that I don't try yet a third time. I found the idea of a Red pretending to be a Silver unbelievable, and I did not enjoy the writing.

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3.0

The Red Queen series grabbed my attention from the moment I noticed them, promising me a new young adult fantasy addiction. After reading reviews, however, I started to question how I would feel towards the series – it seems to be a series that divides people, with some loving it and others hating it. Thus, I entered with trepidation.

I wasn’t crazy about the first book. There were things about it I enjoyed, but I wasn’t won over by it. I was feeling generous, though, and enjoyed the possibilities, so I gave it a four-star rating with the hopes of more in book two. When it came to book two, I found my feelings were more negative than positive. I felt as though the possibilities were not reached, some of the highs were lost, and not much happened compared to what could have been. Towards the end of the book, things picked up, but it wasn’t enough to win me over. This time, I had to give the book a three-star rating, as nothing would have me rounding up.

Unfortunately, it seems as though this series is not for me. I tried the first two books, and although I am interested in where things will be going, it is not enough for me to keep reading. I hate doing it, but I feel as though this will be a situation where I Google what happened. I’m not invested enough to continue, and with so many books sitting on my to-read list, I’m going to focus my attention on books I know I will enjoy rather than spending time on a series I’m not invested in.

I can understand the appeal of this series, and can see why many will enjoy it, but it is painfully obvious to me why it isn’t a series for everyone.

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