King's Cage
Readers rate it 3.7 (334 on Hardcover)
367 pages · Released Feb 7, 2017 · HarperCollins
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King's Cage is the third book in the Red Queen dystopian series, featuring intense political intrigue, warfare, and psychological torment rather than graphic gore. The protagonist is imprisoned and manipulated by a former love interest, creating emotionally dark themes alongside action sequences. While there is profanity and some romantic tension, the primary content concerns are the sustained psychological abuse, large-scale warfare, and morally complex characters in a high-stakes rebellion. This is solidly young adult but best suited to mature teens comfortable with darker dystopian fiction.
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The third book in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series! In this breathless third installment to Victoria Aveyard’s #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, rebellion is rising and allegiances will be tested on every side. Perfect for fans of Lauren Robert's Powerless and George R.R. Martin’s Game o... The third book in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series! In this breathless third installment to Victoria Aveyard’s #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, rebellion is rising and allegiances will be tested on every side. Perfect for fans of Lauren Robert's Powerless and George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series. Mare Barrow is a prisoner, powerless without her lightning, tormented by her lethal mistakes. She lives at the mercy of a boy she once loved, a boy made of lies and betrayal. Now a king, Maven Calore continues weaving his dead mother's web in an attempt to maintain control over his country—and his prisoner. As Mare bears the weight of Silent Stone in the palace, her once-ragtag band of newbloods and Reds continue organizing, training, and expanding. They prepare for war, no longer able to linger in the shadows. And Cal, the exiled prince with his own claim on Mare's heart, will stop at nothing to bring her back. When blood turns on blood, and ability on ability, there may be no one left to put out the fire—leaving Norta as Mare knows it to burn all the way down. 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! Enemies to Lovers: He was the boy she thought she loved. Now he’s the cruel king who holds her prisoner. Mare is at Maven’s mercy, but the line between hatred and their twisted history is a razor’s edge. A Unique Magic System: In a world divided by blood, Mare Barrow is an impossibility—a Red girl with the lightning of the Silver elite. But as the rebellion of newbloods grows, a war of abilities is about to ignite. Morally Grey Characters: From the exiled prince Cal fighting for his kingdom to the boy king Maven clinging to his crown, allegiances are a matter of survival, and no one is purely good or evil. High-Stakes Betrayal: Imprisoned and silenced by Silent Stone, Mare must navigate a court of lies where every smile hides a dagger and her primary tormentor wears a familiar face.
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- Young Adult Fiction
- Loveable Characters
- Strong Character Development
- A mix driven
- Diverse Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Plot driven
- Weak Character Development
- Unloveable Characters
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- emotional
- Adventurous
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ISBN 9780062310712 · HarperCollins