‘despite the story being set in a dystopian kingdom, the internal struggles of Mare, the main character, were relatable and justifiable’
Tiberias the Sixth is dead. Maven is king. Norta is in turmoil and Mare is in the middle of it all. On the search for newbloods, those with Red blood but Silver abilities, Mare must come to terms with who she is, what she must do and who she can trust. With the future of all those like her on the line, she must see for herself how her difference can save lives or destroy them.
I have been waiting for this book for too long (but, then again, I need more now after reading it only days ago...). Going into the book with high expectations and giddy excitement, the anticipation was tangible. The thing I loved the most – other than the cover! – was the fact that despite the story being set in a dystopian kingdom, the internal struggles of Mare, the main character, were relatable and justifiable. Throughout the book, she found it difficult to define who she was through her multiple faces and acts, making it very easy for me to relate to her as a person. One other thing I liked about her character is that she could be disagreeable and selfish, showing her flaws and making her all the more believable.
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