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Synopsis
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!
Tags
Is King's Cage (Red Queen, 3) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This third installment in the Red Queen series contains moderate fantasy violence, war themes, emotional manipulation, and a captive protagonist enduring psychological torment. The romance involves a love triangle with complex power dynamics and betrayal.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, captivity, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by Mare's imprisonment, the brewing rebellion, and the intense love triangle as allegiances shift and war looms.