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In *King's Cage*, the final volume of the Red Queen trilogy, Princess Mare Barrow faces the dire consequences of her loss of lightning power and her entanglement in the political intrigue of Norta’s royal court. As the rebellion of the Newbloods and Reds gathers momentum, Mare must balance her role as a captive and potential savior while confronting betrayals that threaten her life and the fragile hope for a better future.
King Maven Calore, now ruling the realm, cunningly weaves his mother’s legacy into the fabric of governance, tightening his grip on power. The exiled prince with a claim on Mare’s heart introduces a layered dynamic that tests loyalties and compels Mare’s companions to prepare for an impending war.
*King’s Cage* delivers a tense climax where alliances shift, blood pays price, and the very notion of ability is challenged—leaving the preview of a transformed Norta and the possibility of new beginnings.
Keywords: Red Queen series, Victoria Aveyard, Norta, Princess Mare Barrow, Maven Calore, Newbloods, Reds, rebellion, political intrigue, electric ability, blood vs. ability, sovereign power, royal succession, court intrigue, war preparation
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Victoria Aveyard
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