King's Cage
King's Cage
Book Brief
Beta700
Novel • Fiction
2017
YA
14-18 years
HL700L
Super Short Summary
King's Cage, part of the Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard, follows Mare Barrow, a person with unique abilities, as she copes with her captivity. Political tensions rise as allegiances are tested, and individuals fight for freedom amidst a war-torn kingdom.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard is lauded for its gripping plot and compelling character development. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the multiple perspectives confusing. Fans of the series appreciate the emotional depth and high stakes, while critics note this installment's slower narrative. Overall, it's a strong but imperfect addition to the series.
Who Should Read King's Cage?
A reader who would enjoy King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard is typically a fan of young adult fantasy and dystopian novels with strong female protagonists, much like those in Red Queen or Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games series. They appreciate intricate world-building, political intrigue, and intense action sequences.
294,762 ratings
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King's Cage is part of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen series, which debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list, highlighting its popularity among readers.
Victoria Aveyard originally pursued a career in screenwriting, which influences her vivid and cinematic writing style in King's Cage.
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In creating the world of King's Cage, Aveyard drew inspiration from various historical periods and royal figureheads to build the complex social hierarchies and power dynamics.
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700
Novel • Fiction
2017
YA
14-18 years
HL700L
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