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Red Queen (Red Queen, #1)
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“Graceling meets Selection� Whatever marketing team came up with that tag for this series clearly never read the book. Red Queen is Game of Thrones with Katniss as the Mockingjay with X-Men in a tantalizing YA twist of magical perfection.
Three quotes that summarize this series spoiler-free:
”Anyone can betray anyone.� Meet theLannisters Silver Court and their current royal family.
”Make no mistake, my girl. You are playing the game as someone’s pawn.�
”I am a fool.�
Sooooooooo� My initial reaction:
I have to wait another year??? Let me repeat: I HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER YEAR???
…Yeaaaaa, I'm totally cool with that. Not.
Alright. Now to my actual thoughts on this book. I marked the whole thing as a spoiler because I am lazy but yea, trust me when I say you don’t want this ruined (so read on at your own peril):
(view spoiler)
OMG I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK!!!
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Three quotes that summarize this series spoiler-free:
”Anyone can betray anyone.� Meet the
”Make no mistake, my girl. You are playing the game as someone’s pawn.�
”I am a fool.�
Sooooooooo� My initial reaction:
I have to wait another year??? Let me repeat: I HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER YEAR???
…Yeaaaaa, I'm totally cool with that. Not.
Alright. Now to my actual thoughts on this book. I marked the whole thing as a spoiler because I am lazy but yea, trust me when I say you don’t want this ruined (so read on at your own peril):
(view spoiler)
OMG I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK!!!
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“I will never make the mistake of loving you ever again."
"So you choose him?"
That's all this ever was. Jealousy. Rivalry. All so shadow could defeat the flame.”
― Red Queen
"So you choose him?"
That's all this ever was. Jealousy. Rivalry. All so shadow could defeat the flame.”
― Red Queen
Reading Progress
September 18, 2014
– Shelved
September 18, 2014
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to-read
February 8, 2015
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Started Reading
February 8, 2015
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0.26%
"Just getting ready for Tuesday, don't have this precious on my Kindle just yet but believe me I will:)"
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February 10, 2015
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7.05%
"Dear, sweet book gods, I am already loving this... please, please, pleaaaassssseeeee do not let me down."
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February 10, 2015
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24.8%
""Like any wife, she hates her husband for challenging her, and like any queen, she hates the power the king holds over her..." >> Helloooo Cersei Lannister"
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February 10, 2015
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33.16%
"Okay, I can't help but snicker. A motorcycle? This whole scene reminds me of Aladdin & Jasmine when he holds his hand out "Do you trust me?" >> make no mistake, though, I am enjoying this book immensely."
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February 10, 2015
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46.48%
"You're going to be his brother's wife. And he's going to war. oh my gawd I am such a sucker for this kind of thing. and I doubt he's even the Darkling love interest, I bet it's his brother aka the spawn of Cersei Lannister."
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February 10, 2015
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47.26%
""Late night walk?" he says with a bitter smile.
>> So tempting not to cheat & look up my friends' reviews for Red Queen. IS MAVEN THE DARKLING? IS HE? HE'S YOUNGER BY A YEAR SO I NEVER SUSPECTED BUT... IS HE???????????"
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>> So tempting not to cheat & look up my friends' reviews for Red Queen. IS MAVEN THE DARKLING? IS HE? HE'S YOUNGER BY A YEAR SO I NEVER SUSPECTED BUT... IS HE???????????"
February 10, 2015
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54.31%
"I am the little lightning girl, and I am going to make the world change.
Okay. So maybe this whole "special status" thing does feel a lot like Mockingjay. Still, I don't mind..."
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Okay. So maybe this whole "special status" thing does feel a lot like Mockingjay. Still, I don't mind..."
February 11, 2015
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61.36%
"Totally waiting for some big twist. I just know it's coming..."
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February 11, 2015
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65.8%
"I fell asleep instead of finishing this last night. Not book's fault. That said: GRRRRRR. NO. I GET THAT THIS PLOT POINT HAD TO HAPPEN (PROBABLY) BUT REALLY??? I DO NOT LIKE THIS. It is my #1 pet peeve. Okay, not #1, but right now I am so angry. My review will definitely include a small rant about this page or "reveal" and it's not even a twist. It's just something that annoys me even though I <3 this book..."
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February 11, 2015
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September 9, 2015
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31.59%
"Can I just say I will ALWAYS support YA fantasy with just one POV? This book is so enjoyable to me because I am that odd duck that hates a billion POV's. I love not knowing what everyone is thinking, just makes this book stand out in the recent influx of YA-million-POV-syndrome"
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September 10, 2015
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42.3%
""He's right, you know. You have to outsmart people like that." >>oh, Mare, if only you knew he already knew that. mwahahah"
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September 11, 2015
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67.36%
"He's playing for time. Brilliant Maven is trying to buy us a chance. *falls to the floor in evil laughter* Mare, Mare, Mare...."
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November 24, 2016
– Shelved as:
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Feb 11, 2015 05:38PM
Like I said: Epicness!!!
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Melissa (Ever So Mela) wrote: "Like I said: Epicness!!!"OMG SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AGH, I CAN'T EVEN THINK STRAIGHT. I WANT TO MARRY THIS AUTHOR.
OMG. I already have the copy!!! I'm super excited.^^
Aj the Ravenous Reader wrote: "OMG. I already have the copy!!! I'm super excited.^^"AJ there is no way you won't love it. It is so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melissa (Ever So Mela) wrote: "Lol I know!!!!!!!!!! [spoilers removed]"
I swear I saw like everything coming (view spoiler) and yet every time something happened I was jumping up and down screaming anyway because even though I thought I suspected there were so many things pointing in different directions I got caught up in maybe this-or maybe she wants me to think this- or maybe she thinks that she wants me to think this but it's actually this-triangle. EPIC! I just loved this book so freaking much. It was YA Game of Thrones and it was BEAUTIFUL.
I can't wait to get my hands on this!
Okay, I'm gonna have to stop reading your comments, Melissa and Rachel. I have a great fear of spoilers. Lol. Enjoy fangirling, you guys! <3
Priscila wrote: "I can't wait to get my hands on this!"I can't wait to see what you think of it!!!! Priscila, soooooo good!
Aj the Ravenous Reader wrote: "Okay, I'm gonna have to stop reading your comments, Melissa and Rachel. I have a great fear of spoilers. Lol. Enjoy fangirling, you guys! <3"<3 HAHA Thanks AJ!!!
OH, I did not know this was medieval fantasy!! *.* HAVE TO READ THIS. The thing is I actually have a copy...why is wrong with me, haha. Can't wait to read the full review, Rachel!!
Lola wrote: "OH, I did not know this was medieval fantasy!! *.* HAVE TO READ THIS. The thing is I actually have a copy...why is wrong with me, haha. Can't wait to read the full review, Rachel!!"OMG. READ IT!!! It's medieval-dystopia-fantasy. Did you ever read The Queen of the Tearling? It's like that type of setting, future but medieval monarchy & mostly materials/etc. I didn't love that book at all, but this... OMG. So good:) I definitely recommend reading it!!! Thanks Lola:)
It's like Red Rising? I LOVE RS but I don't want to be comparing the two.
Esthela wrote: "It's like Red Rising? I LOVE RS but I don't want to be comparing the two."I haven't read that one yet:( But I have a reviewer on my feed who got angry saying they felt like it was a copy of that. But to each his own, and I absolutely adored this book!
"Graceling Meets Selection"I hate when they do that. Like trying to remake the same types of book. And personally I got offended with this specific one. I haven't read the Selection but I've read some reviews and boy are they wrong. This is on a whole other playing field.
X MEN?!?!??! You had me at X MEN. I should read this now.
This gives me slight hope that it will be really good. I'm a bit worried that it might turn out to be another one of those stereo-typical dystopian/fantasy novels, but from the looks of it, it might be different.
This book is great people. Trust me, throw all reservations to the wind and go read RED QUEEN!!
Ahhh I need to get a copy of this!!! By the sounds of it everyone thinks it's amazing!!!
Melissa is right guys, it's a bit stereotypical, it does have clichés, BUT IT'S STILL SOOOOOOO GOOD!!!
P.S. I DO NOT WASTE HOURS OF MY LIFE FOR WRITING THE BEST REVIEW OF MY LIFE FOR A LACKLUSTER BOOK. JUST SAYIN' :D
Rachel wrote: I haven't read that one yet:( But I have a reviewer on my feed who got angry saying they felt like it was..."I think the similarities might lie on the caste system.. well I'll just have to read it and find out!
Esthela wrote: "Rachel wrote: I haven't read that one yet:( But I have a reviewer on my feed who got angry saying they felt like it was..."I think the similarities might lie on the caste system.. well I'll just ..."
Probably! Can't wait to see what you think!
Melissa (Ever So Mela) wrote: "This book is great people. Trust me, throw all reservations to the wind and go read RED QUEEN!!"Melissa. She loves the #TeamMaven love;D Just savin'
Starting this one this one this weekend. May start it tonight after your review!
Brittain (Tara Belle Talking) wrote: "Starting this one this one this weekend. May start it tonight after your review!"It's so good Britt, so, so, sooo good! I am excited for you to read it <3
Rachel wrote: "Brittain (Tara Belle Talking) wrote: "Starting this one this one this weekend. May start it tonight after your review!"It's so good Britt, so, so, sooo good! I am excited for you to read it <3"
I just bought it. So looking forward to it. That being said, I haven't even started the other two on my kindle. Looking forward to your next book too!
Rachel wrote: "Melissa (Ever So Mela) wrote: "This book is great people. Trust me, throw all reservations to the wind and go read RED QUEEN!!"Melissa. She loves the #TeamMaven love;D Just savin' ..."
lol!! I'm willing to bet you're promoting this more than the publishers lol
Ok, I guess I need to read this now, haha.
Angelique wrote: "Ok, I guess I need to read this now, haha."YOU MUST. <3 I can't wait to see if you like it even half as much as me lol.... oh, I love this book so much!
Melissa (Ever So Mela) wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Melissa (Ever So Mela) wrote: "This book is great people. Trust me, throw all reservations to the wind and go read RED QUEEN!!"Melissa. She loves the #TeamMaven love;D Just savin' ..."
Hey if she wants to hire me to market it I would so do that. I promote books & authors I love for free & this is easily my new favorite since Hunger Games... Shatter Me was sooo close (and I love Warner more than Maven still) but I like the plot of this series better. So yea Victoria Aveyard is my new favorite & I will be that crazy obsessed fangirl at midnight. I remember hearing about her book deal when I was querying agents and I was so jealous so I looked her stats up and all I have to say is her deal and success is well-deserved. I get how some people might not be a fan for their own reasons but for me this was literally my dream book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brittain (Tara Belle Talking) wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Brittain (Tara Belle Talking) wrote: "Starting this one this one this weekend. May start it tonight after your review!"It's so good Britt, so, so, sooo good! I am excited for you t..."
Awwww:) Thank you Britt!!!!!!!!!! I will be waiting to see what you think, I have a feeling you are going to love it when you finally get to it <3
Oh Yeah. This hands down my favorite epic fantasy I have read to date and it will take a freaking miracle for some book to knock it down.I actually saw her blog. She had said that like 3 of 4 days after she sold the book she got a call to make it into a movie so yeah, I'm expecting great thing from her. I can't believe she's younger than me lol
Alright I guess I have to read this one now... You sound so excited about it!!! Didn't read your entire review because of spoilers but still I want to read it like right now!!!
i can't see ur pics :( just [image]
Erika wrote: "i can't see ur pics :( just [image]"Erika try clicking on the review "see review" and it should show you:)
Red Queen - I can't help but immediately think of Elisabeta Bathory...
Melissa (Ever So Mela) wrote: "Oh Yeah. This hands down my favorite epic fantasy I have read to date and it will take a freaking miracle for some book to knock it down.I actually saw her blog. She had said that like 3 of 4 day..."
I know:( I cried a little. When I was 22 I was just taking college courses, not even thinking about writing as a career! I know she's a bit older now (24? 25?) and it makes me cry. She's so talented. I am SO in agreement with you!!!
Lucy wrote: "Alright I guess I have to read this one now... You sound so excited about it!!! Didn't read your entire review because of spoilers but still I want to read it like right now!!!"YAYYYY!!! Enjoy it Lucy <3
Runningrabbit wrote: "Red Queen - I can't help but immediately think of Elisabeta Bathory..."LMAO!!!
hahaha.. got it!OMG! OMG! OMG! I Luuuuuv� your review... can't wait to read red Queen! If you went coo coo for cocoa puffs then I will probably totally combust after reading it.
…no spoiler for me� I will just take your word �
Erika wrote: "OMG! OMG! OMG! I Luuuuuv� your review... can't wait to read red Queen! If you went coo coo for cocoa puffs then I will probably totally combust after reading it."Thank you!!! I try:)
I like I want to read the book just because of this review.
Victoria wrote: "I like I want to read the book just because of this review."Awww, really? That makes me so happy. Well her book is amazing so I am so happy I helped convince you to put it on your TBR list Victoria <3
I agree with Victoria. Your review literally sold this book to me.
Allison wrote: "I agree with Victoria. Your review literally sold this book to me."That is the best thing you could say to me, Allison <3 I am so happy I made you want to read this book and you'll have to let me know what you think! *fingers crossed* you enjoy it even half as much as me!
If I hadn't already read this book, YOU WOULD HAVE SOLD IT TO ME right here, right now. YOUR REVIEW SPEAKS TRUTH. Now I don't feel so guilty for shipping Maven and Mare so hard! Ahh, this book is so perfect.
Arfina wrote: "If I hadn't already read this book, YOU WOULD HAVE SOLD IT TO ME right here, right now. YOUR REVIEW SPEAKS TRUTH. Now I don't feel so guilty for shipping Maven and Mare so hard! Ahh, this book is ..."
Omygosh thank you Arfina!!! I am so glad not be alone on the Mare/Maven ship, I just.. I loved their scenes so much, you know they had great chemistry. Did you see this yet? I'm still up in the air whether Victoria is enjoying breaking our hearts or if she is also secretly pro-Maven and will give us what we want later on:))) And this book... words can't express how many feels I have. I already want to reread it lol. That is the true test of a great book.
Rachel wrote: "Arfina wrote: "If I hadn't already read this book, YOU WOULD HAVE SOLD IT TO ME right here, right now. YOUR REVIEW SPEAKS TRUTH. Now I don't feel so guilty for shipping Maven and Mare so hard! Ahh..."
Right?! Mare and Mavey had the best chemistry, they had such genuine nice scenes, probably why it hurts the most! Does it feel like the book kind of left us feeling like there was no going back? Omg she replied to you Rachel!! In a way Victoria kind of confirmed that this ship won't be sinking! I don't feel like touching another book so soon yet, I feel like rereading it again as well haha.
Hi Rachel! Amazing review. :) Is there a romantic plot in this book? And is there any swoonworthy guy here? Hehe
