wonderful

wonderful and interesting. kept me listening the Hoole time. I am not usually one for the romance subplot, but let's just say it surprised me. it didn't feel over done and it fit in to the plot nicely.

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Epic dystopian fantasy

Would you listen to Red Queen again? Why?

Yes, because I'm sure that it could keep me entertained again.

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Being born a red meant that you were born a sub-citizen, a lesser being than the elite silvers with all of their powers and riches. Mare Barrow knows who she is, and where she’s headed, well that is until a freak turn of events put her in front of the silver court, demonstrating a power equal to that of any red. Mare’s world quickly turns more dangerous than she could have imagined, and she had imagined plenty of dangers throughout her life. Knowing who to trust is the hardest lesson she will have to learn, and watching those she loves die around her only strengthens her resolve; the reds must win.
The story starts at a simple pace only to increase to an intense action-packed plot. It is reminiscent of The Hunger Games with a dystopian world where equality is a thing of the past. Mare is a strong character who gets knocked down countless times only to rise up once more, but she isn’t particularly introspective, and you only get a brief glimpse into the real workings of her mind. It reads like it should be a film (and it will be soon), and this is not a bad thing.
I’m giving the book a five-star rating, but if I was to choose something that I change about it then it would be to add a little more romantic detail on the love triangle with the princes. I guess I’ll just have to read the next book in the series.

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overall a good story

If you could sum up Red Queen in three words, what would they be?

interesting character stories

What did you like best about this story?

The attention to the description of the gifts that the silvers held and the way that their society was divided .

Any additional comments?

could have had a little more tension and twists towards the end

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average.

The storyline just moved far too fast for a deep connection to be creates with the characters and the audience and a lot of this book just seems to be pickings and huge elements taken from other famous books, I.e. The hunger games.

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This book was nothing like I thought it would be!

Started this book and was thinking another magic/love and hate book ..... but I was pleasantly surprised it has depth, the characters really come to life and you can see all the places they go in your minds eye because of the easy simple way both the author and reader have of explaining everything! Strong story can't wait to see how it grows in book 2

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Excellent!

The narrator was amazing and the storyline itself is engaging, if not a little cliché. I highly recommend this book!

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Surprisingly good

When I read the synopsis I figured this would be something I'd like but it turned out I was really surprised at how good it was. I'm definitely off to see if there's a sequel!

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It is amazing! You have to read it.

When I was listening to it, it felt like I was there. It is so good and just get better and better. Specially after chapter 6. I finished it too quick and I will miss not having something to read every day. It is the best book I have ever read. It is like ‘hunger games’ mixed with ‘shadow and bone’ but obviously different story, characters and book. But still, oh my God it is amazing. I love it. And i am going to listen to the next book.

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Engaging story but overly dramatic naration

Would you try another book written by Victoria Aveyard or narrated by Amanda Dolan?

Probably not. I'm quite curious about what happens next but it's not worth spending a credit on. I found the narration overly dramatic and annoying.

Did Amanda Dolan do a good job differentiating each of the characters? How?

It's all first person so no character differentiation needed.

Do you think Red Queen needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Not really the story is wrapped up nicely, though I'm sure it's another teen sci-fi romance cash cow and there will be many, many more

Any additional comments?

my teenage daughter will love this book. It comes from the same mold as the Divergent trilogy, in fact I'm very surprised it isn't by the same author and read by the same narrator as it is so similar.
The narration is overly dramatic, every word is read with emotion and feeling and after a while it all get a bit over the top.

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Bravo!

Loved this book, I can remember spam listening to something so quickly before. Can't wait for the next one in the series.

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