Only, Mare's nerves are as far from normal as it gets.
What I really liked about Red Queen is that there's a lot at stake for Mare. She's just in this situation 'because'. Her life is at risk and those of who she loves!
Another thing, is that she's FAR from perfect. From the beginning, she's scraping for what she can grab and making mistakes and being moderately miserable.
She's a relatable character because she's beautifully flawed.
Only... I was bothered by how much she panicked when having to lie and to pretend to be a silver. I got that she was nervous. I mean, I'd also freak out if suddenly I had to leave my family and move with people I despise to be one of them for the rest of my life. But, also, on top of that, she's kinda dumb too.
Let me explain, there's a war going on. People aren't happy, so she has a plan. But it's a child's one. I admire her bravery, yes, but I thought she'd be smart enough to realize that she was messing with stuff she didn't know shit about. Something she later painfully realizes.
Anyone can betray anyone
My favorite Quote in this book!
Hold your breath! I promised myself no spoilers!
The romance is... Decent. Not an insta one. In fact, there's hardly romance at all. What we have are snippets of what could be, and that works here because hey, there are bigger things on the line.
Aside from the main plot twist there also a lot of things I'd expected would happen a certain way and they didn't, steering clear from annoying me, which I appreciated.
I really recommend this book. I admit it's been overly hyped about, but it's not a bad one.
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