74 pages • 2 hours read
Victoria AveyardRed Queen
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Red Queen follows Mare Barrow, a 17-year-old Red in the dystopian world of Norta, where Reds are subjugated by Silver elites with supernatural abilities. Mare discovers she has a Silver-like power, leading to her betrothal to a Silver prince as a cover. While secretly aligning with the Scarlet Guard rebel group, she aims to overthrow the oppressive regime.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard has been praised for its fast-paced, imaginative plot and strong world-building. Readers appreciate the intriguing blend of fantasy and political intrigue. However, some critics find the characters underdeveloped and the storylines predictable. Overall, it's a gripping read for fans of dystopian and YA fiction.
Who Should Read Red Queen?
Fans of dystopian fantasy with strong, young female protagonists will enjoy Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen. Readers who appreciated the intricate class struggles in Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games or the magical intrigue in Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone will find the world of Norta compelling and Mare Barrow's journey captivating.
RecommendedReading Age
15-18yearsLexile Level
HL740LBook Details
Fantasy
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Romance
Science / Nature
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Life/Time: Coming of Age