Book Talk: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

AUTHOR: Victoria Aveyard

PUBLISHED: February 10th, 2015

PUBLISHER: HarperTeen

PAGES: 383

SERIES/STAND ALONE: Series book 1

SOURCE: Book box

CHALLENGES: None

OUTLINE:

This is a world divided by blood - red or silver. The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. That is until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power. Fearful of Mare's potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime. But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance - Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart.

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My Journey through Goodreads

November 10, 2018 – Finished Reading November 5, 2018 –  page 148    38.64% "Powers was all I needed to read in order to know I'll probably love it." November 5, 2018 – Started Reading May 27, 2018 – Shelved as: books-i-own-not-read January 31, 2015 – Shelved as: 2015-dac-challenge (Other Hardcover Edition) December 7, 2014 – Shelved as: to-read December 7, 2014 – Shelved September 22, 2014 – Shelved as: to-read (Other Hardcover Edition) September 22, 2014 – Shelved (Other Hardcover Edition)

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TBR Time: January 2019

The Cruel Prince (read)

Pride (read)

Glass sword

The Glass Spare

A Wrinkle in Time

A Little too Far (read)

Wrap Up: December 2018

Listen to your heart by Kasie West (4.5 stars)
Snow in love by 4 authors (4 stars)
The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand ( 4 stars)
Escaping from Houdini (3.75 stars)

Bookish Subscription Box: Uppercase Unboxing for December 2018

From the Uppercase Website

"Uppercase is a young adult book subscription box. Simply put: You sign up and receive a YA book and a bookish goody every month! Plus the subscription comes with online access to extras like a live book discussion & recommendations for similar books."

Bookish Subscription Box: Owlcrate Unboxing December 2018

Signed

Legendary-inspired Tote Bag (designed by Stella Bookish Art)

Spoiler card

All the goodies

Exclusive Reading Planner (designed by Blue Star Press)

Sneak Peek

Sampler

Owlcrate Leaflet

The Crown's Game-inspired Ornament (Juniper and Ivy Designs)

The Night Circus-inspired Magnet (designed by Ink and Wonder Designs)

Lunar Queen-inspired Candle (Flick The Wick)

Amber & Dusk by Lyra Selene (signed, exclusive OwlCrate Edition)

Exclusive Amber & Dusk Author Letter and Gem Pendant Necklace.

Readathon: Christmas at Hogwarts TBR

It was from the 17th thru the 26th

My path is in ALL CAPS Readathon prompts: FINISH YOUR COURSEWORK - finish your current read HELP HAGRID DECORATE THE TREES - book with a golden detail Have a snowball fight with the Weasley twins - a book you think will be humorous VISIT 3 BROOMSTICKS FOR MULLER PIXIE WINE - a read that should only take you a day/evening Exchange presents at your Common Room - read featuring/about friendship SNEAK INTO THE KITCHEN TO GIVE DOBBY OLD SOCKS - read that has an item of clothing on the cover Attend a Yule Ball - book you’ve been preparing yourself for Fly around snowy Hogwarts grounds - building on the cover PUT ON YOUR KNITTED SWEAT FROM MOLLY WEASLEY - read with present parents or a focus on family Use your Invisibility Cloak to get to the Restricted Section of the Hogwarts Library - read a banned book Bring a festive treat to Hedwig at the Owlery - animal on the cover/title/series name ATTEND THE CHRISTMAS FEAST - watch a Harry Potter movie (optional)

Readathon: A Very Merry Readathon 2018 TBR

Readathon Info: A Very Merry Readathon: December 10-16 (I added Christmas into my banner but it is just A very Merry Readathon!) Announcement Video with all the info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JKwT... Challenges: 1. Read a book that is set during the holidays A Christmas Carol 2. Read a book with a christmassy color on the cover (I.e. red, green, silver, gold, blue) The Hazel Wood 3. Read a book with illustrations in it Harry Potter: Illustration Edition 4. Read a book that was given to you as a gift Wonderwoman: Warbringer 5. Read a book just because you want to Listen to your heart or Pride

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