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Description: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard The Hunger Games meets the X-Men in this internationally bestselling YA fantasy series soon to be a major TV show from the producers of Divergent directed by and starring Elizabeth Banks . . . FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Mares 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 . . . Notes Now in paperback, this is the first in a new fantasy trilogy from a young Hollywood screenwriter. The world is divided into Reds, who are commoners, and Silvers, an elite with god-like superpowers. With Red girl Mare goes to work in the Silver Palace, however, she discovers that she has a deadly power of her own. Author Biography Victoria Aveyard was born and raised in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, a small town known only for the worst traffic rotary in the continental United States. She moved to Los Angeles to earn a BFA in screenwriting at the University of Southern California. She currently splits her time between the East and West coasts. As an author and screenwriter, she uses her career as an excuse to read too many books and watch too many movies.Find out more at or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaAveyard Review "A whirlwind of betrayal and plot twists." - SCI-FI NOW"Its slick, its interesting and ... gripping." - SFXRed Queen is a clever blend of The Hunger Games, The Selection, Graceling and Divergent. - STARBURSTAveyard weaves a compelling new world, and Mare and the two men in her life evolve intriguingly as class tension rises. Revolution supersedes romance, setting the stage for action-packed surprises. An inventive, character-driven twist breathes new life into tired fantasy trends. - KIRKUSA wonderful mash up of Ancient Rome and Marie Antoinette with a dash of Catherine Fishers Incarceron and Ridley Scotts Gladiator, not to mention some of Marvel Comics box of tricks . . . Exciting and original. - Sam Hawksmoor, author of the Repossession Trilogy Promotional A thrilling new fantasy trilogy for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games. Long Description 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 Mares 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 . . . Review Quote "A whirlwind of betrayal and plot twists." - SCI-FI NOW"Its slick, its interesting and ... gripping." - SFXRed Queen is a clever blend of The Hunger Games, The Selection, Graceling and Divergent. - STARBURSTAveyard weaves a compelling new world, and Mare and the two men in her life evolve intriguingly as class tension rises. Revolution supersedes romance, setting the stage for action-packed surprises. An inventive, character-driven twist breathes new life into tired fantasy trends. - KIRKUSA wonderful mash up of Ancient Rome and Marie Antoinette with a dash of Catherine Fishers Incarceron and Ridley Scotts Gladiator, not to mention some of Marvel Comics box of tricks . . . Exciting and original. - Sam Hawksmoor, author of the Repossession Trilogy Promotional "Headline" A thrilling new fantasy series for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games . Description for Sales People A fantastic new series from an exciting, young US author. Details ISBN1409150720 Author Victoria Aveyard Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2015 ISBN-10 1409150720 ISBN-13 9781409150725 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Orion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Publication Date 2015-07-02 Pages 416 Series Red Queen Language English UK Release Date 2015-07-02 Audience Teenage / Young adult NZ Release Date 2015-07-27 AU Release Date 2015-07-27 Subtitle Discover the global sensation soon to be a major TV series perfect for fans of Fourth Wing We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133281717;

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