Fantasy · Young adult
Red Queen
In a world divided by blood colour, Mare is a poor Red who unexpectedly shows powers reserved for the silver-blooded elite. The royals hide her at court as a long-lost noble while she secretly helps a rebellion.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2015
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 416
- Format
- Book 1 of 4 in Red Queen
Read this if you like YA fantasy with palace intrigue, twists and an anti-hero heroine.
Skip this if you dislike love triangles or want a fresh take on a chosen girl.
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Quick answers about Red Queen
- What is Red Queen about?
- In a world divided by blood colour, Mare is a poor Red who unexpectedly shows powers reserved for the silver-blooded elite. The royals hide her at court as a long-lost noble while she secretly helps a rebellion.
- Who should read Red Queen?
- Read it if you like YA fantasy with palace intrigue, twists and an anti-hero heroine. Skip it if you dislike love triangles or want a fresh take on a chosen girl.
- How long and how fast is Red Queen?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 416 pages, first published in 2015.
- Does Red Queen have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, Manipulation.
- Can I borrow Red Queen for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Red Queen; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Red Queen?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Hunger Games, An Ember in the Ashes, Throne of Glass.
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