karlis_library 's review for:

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

4.75

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This book was not at all what I expected ( but in a good way). I was drawn in from the start and it kept me hooked the whole way through. I cared about the characters and fell in love with them all. I shouted at them and I cried with them. I  was devastated in parts and I was thrilled in parts. It was beautifully written, fast paced and had so many twists and turns. The ending left me wanting more.
I can't say too much more without giving away spoilers. Safe to say if you like romance, royalty, rebellion,  fighting, magic and hierarchy you will love this book. It is YA so no spice here, but I didn't miss it as there was enough romance and banter/flirting.