Red QueenRed Queen
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What it's about
Mare Barrow is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor village, in a world ruled by Silvers with godlike powers. When a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court, she discovers she has an ability of her own, and is drawn into a dangerous game of power and rebellion.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 44 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It's a popular young-adult fantasy with a big twist.
You'll love it if you liked
The Hunger Games
Divergent
The Cruel PrinceGood to know
It's the first of a series and ends with a betrayal.
By the numbers
- Readers9 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller70 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #224 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #342 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #1210 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2231 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Thought-provoking, Dark
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Quick answers
Is Red Queen worth reading?
Yes. It spent 44 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #2,231 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 61.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Red Queen about?
Mare Barrow is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor village, in a world ruled by Silvers with godlike powers. When a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court, she discovers she has an ability of her own, and is drawn into a dangerous game of power and rebellion.
How long does it take to read Red Queen?
About 10 hours (416 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Red Queen?
If you liked it, try The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Divergent by Veronica Roth or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.