King's Cage: A Riveting YA Fantasy Romance of Power, Rebellion, and Impossible Choices (Red Queen Book 3)

King's Cage: A Riveting YA Fantasy Romance of Power, Rebellion, and Impossible Choices (Red Queen Book 3)

by Victoria Aveyard

4.4 (18,471)

4.4 stars from 18,471 reviews. One of the highest rated Romantasy books we track.

556 pages~9.3 hr readPublished by OceanoPublished 2017-01-01

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Fans of these authors will like this...

  • Victoria Aveyard
  • Leigh Bardugo
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Perfect for you if...

  • You love fantasy with genuine romantic tension between morally complicated characters who hurt each other.
  • You're invested in Mare's story from the first two books and need to know how the rebellion ends.
  • You want high-stakes political intrigue mixed with magic systems that actually matter to the plot.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer your protagonists to have agency throughout; Mare spends much of this book imprisoned and reactive.
  • You're looking for a standalone fantasy; this is book three and assumes you know the world and characters.
  • You need clear-cut heroes and villains; the moral greyness here can feel frustrating rather than compelling.

About this book

The third book in the Red Queen series. Mare Barrow is imprisoned and powerless without her lightning, held captive by Maven Calore, the boy she once loved who is now king. Maven continues his dead mother's schemes to control his country and his prisoner. Meanwhile, Mare's band of newbloods and Reds organize and train for war, no longer able to hide in the shadows. Cal, the exiled prince who also claims Mare's heart, works to bring her back. As blood turns against blood and ability against ability, the country of Norta faces the possibility of complete destruction. Mare is caught between Maven, who holds her prisoner, and Cal, who fights for her freedom. In a world divided by blood type, Mare is an impossibility—a Red girl with the lightning powers of the Silver elite. As the rebellion grows, a war of abilities threatens to ignite. The court is filled with lies and betrayal, and Mare must navigate a dangerous landscape where allegiances shift and survival depends on making impossible choices.

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Currently around #27K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 24% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 18,471 reviews

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