The #1 New York Times bestselling series! Red Queen, by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard, is a sweeping tale of power, intrigue, and betrayal, perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series. Mare Barrow's world is divided by blood—those with common, Red blood serve the Silver-blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities. Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court. Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an ability of her own. To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. As Mare is drawn further into the Silver world, she risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard—a growing Red rebellion—even as her heart tugs her in an impossible direction. One wrong move can lead to her death, but in the dangerous game she plays, the only certainty is betrayal. Discover more wonders in the world of Red Queen with Broken Throne: A Red Queen Collection, a companion novel with stories from fan favorites and new voices, featuring never-before-seen maps, flags, bonus scenes, journal entries, and much more exclusive content! Plus don't miss Realm Breaker! Irresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises, this stunning fantasy series from Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series, begins where hope is lost and asks: When the heroes have fallen, who will take up the sword?
Average Rating
Informations
About the author
Victoria Aveyard
Author
Victoria Aveyard is an American writer of young adult and fantasy fiction and screenplays. She is known for her fantasy novel Red Queen. Aveyard wrote the novel a year after graduating from University of Southern California's screenwriting program in 2012. Sony Pictures teamed up with her to write spec screenplay Eternal.
Red Queen
by Victoria Aveyard
Books Like Red Queen
If you're looking for books similar to Red Queen, here are some recommendations based on themes, tone, and narrative style.
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins
A dystopian novel featuring a young female protagonist in a stratified society fighting against an oppressive system. Katniss Everdeen volunteers for a brutal competition to save her sister, challenging the Capitol's power. Like Mare, she becomes a symbol of rebellion against a rigid social hierarchy. The book explores themes of survival, resistance, and personal transformation in a world divided by class and power.
Six of Crows
Leigh Bardugo
A heist novel set in a rich fantasy world with complex social dynamics and magical abilities. A group of outcasts attempts an impossible mission, challenging the existing power structures. The book features morally ambiguous characters, intricate world-building, and themes of rebellion and personal transformation. Like Red Queen, it explores the tension between different social classes and supernatural powers.
An Ember in the Ashes
Sabaa Tahir
A fantasy novel about a slave fighting against a brutal empire with a complex social hierarchy. Laia goes undercover to save her brother, risking everything in a world of political intrigue and rebellion. The story features supernatural elements, a stratified society, and a protagonist challenging the existing power structure. Themes of resistance, identity, and personal sacrifice are central to the narrative.
Throne of Glass
Sarah J. Maas
A fantasy novel featuring a female assassin fighting against a corrupt empire. Celaena Sardothien navigates a world of political intrigue, magical abilities, and personal transformation. The book explores themes of resistance, personal agency, and challenging existing power structures. Like Red Queen, it features a protagonist with unique abilities fighting against a rigid social system.
Shadow and Bone
Leigh Bardugo
A fantasy novel set in a world where certain individuals possess magical abilities that set them apart from others. Alina Starkov discovers her unique power and becomes crucial to her nation's survival. The story features a protagonist emerging from obscurity to challenge existing power structures. Themes of personal discovery, magical abilities, and political intrigue are central to the narrative.
Divergent
Veronica Roth
Set in a dystopian Chicago where society is divided into factions based on personality traits. Tris Prior discovers she is Divergent, not fitting into any single category, much like Mare's unique abilities. She must navigate a dangerous political landscape while challenging the established social order. The novel features a strong female lead, complex power dynamics, and a rebellion against systemic oppression.
Graceling
Kristin Cashore
A fantasy novel about individuals with extraordinary abilities in a world of political intrigue. Katsa possesses a powerful Grace that sets her apart from others, similar to Mare's unique abilities. She challenges the existing power structures and fights for personal freedom. The book explores themes of personal agency, supernatural powers, and resistance to oppressive systems.
The Winner's Curse
Marie Rutkoski
A novel about a society divided by conquest, featuring a complex relationship between a privileged girl and an enslaved boy. The protagonist navigates political intrigue and forbidden romance in a world of strict social boundaries. Themes of rebellion, personal agency, and challenging societal norms are prominent. The book explores power dynamics and the potential for individual resistance.
The Selection
Kiera Cass
A dystopian romance set in a society with a strict caste system where a competition determines a princess's fate. America Singer is chosen to compete for the prince's hand, challenging the existing social order. The novel explores themes of personal choice, social mobility, and resistance to predetermined roles. Like Red Queen, it features a protagonist navigating a complex social hierarchy.
The Jewel
Amy Ewing
A dystopian novel about a society where young women are valued only for their reproductive abilities. The protagonist is forced into a system that commodifies her existence, much like Mare's initial position. She fights against her predetermined fate and challenges the existing social order. Themes of personal resistance, identity, and challenging systemic oppression are central to the narrative.
No account connected — sign in to comment.