King's Cage

By Victoria Aveyard

Part of the Red Queen series

A prisoner without power, Mare faces betrayal and rebellion as war looms.

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528 pages· 150,515 words· Est. 14 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Mare Barrow, once a powerful lightning wielder, is now a prisoner under the control of the deceitful King Maven. As her allies, the newbloods and Reds, prepare for war, Mare must navigate a web of lies and betrayal. With the exiled prince Cal determined to rescue her, the stakes are high. Blood will turn against blood, and abilities will clash, threatening to engulf the kingdom of Norta in flames. Can Mare reclaim her power and stop the impending destruction, or will the world she knows burn to ashes?

From the publisher

The third book in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series!In this breathless third installment to Victoria Aveyard’s #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, rebellion is rising and allegiances will be tested on every side. Perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series.Mare Barrow is a prisoner, powerless without her lightning, tormented by her lethal mistakes. She lives at the mercy of a boy she once loved, a boy made of lies and betrayal. Now a king, Maven Calore continues weaving his dead mother’s web in an attempt to maintain control over his country–and his prisoner.As Mare bears the weight of Silent Stone in the palace, her once-ragtag band of newbloods and Reds continue organizing, training, and expanding. They prepare for war, no longer able to linger in the shadows. And Cal, the exiled prince with his own claim on Mare’s heart, will stop at nothing to bring her back.When blood turns on blood, and ability on ability, there may be no one left to put out the fire–leaving Norta as Mare knows it to burn all the way down.Discover more wonders in the world of Red Queen with Broken Throne: A Red Queen Collection, a companion novel with stories from fan favorites and new voices, featuring never-before-seen maps, flags, bonus scenes, journal entries, and much more exclusive content!Plus don’t miss Realm Breaker! Irresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises, this stunning fantasy series from Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series, begins where hope is lost and asks: When the heroes have fallen, who will take up the sword?

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