A review by jlennidorner
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

5.0

The book does stand alone, but I'm hoping for it to become a series. The themes presented in Red Queen are relatable. One more story of oppression, of the 1 percent lording over the 99 should be eye-rolling and dull — but this book makes it feel fresh and exciting! Another fairytale with the poor girl catching the eye of the handsome prince should be a snoozefest — but the twist and turns of Red Queen turn it into a thriller. Books are supposed to have one climax, but this book has a new climax every few chapters. There's some beautiful foreshadowing. Poetic prose snuck in a few times and took my breath away. This book is utterly magnificent. I'll be in line for the midnight release of the movie or the next book — hopefully both. Yes, it really is that good.