Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard is the second book in the
Red Queen series, following the first book titled Red Queen. This young adult
dystopian fiction with elements of magic, paranormal, sci-fi, fantasy,
adventure and romance is lavishly mounted on a gigantic scale, with thrilling action
sequences, some nerve-wracking scenes and quite a few memorable acts. I’m in
awe of Victoria Aveyard’s ability to stitch together a plot that not only
reinforces the scope and ambition of Red Queen but takes the story forward to a
new and higher level.
In this well-written and wonderfully conceived follow-up,
Mare Barrow is still unable to come to terms with the treachery that infiltrated
her ranks, and she almost paid for it with her life. However, she realized that
she must quickly come to grip with the unexpected situation and carry out an
almost impossible mission – to save her friends before they are found and
destroyed by the King. Mare is also bent on taking revenge for the harsh
betrayal she suffered. But it is easier said than done. As the Silver king
unleashed his wrath on the Reds, Mare knows that she must act quickly, and act
decisively. Only if the Scarlet Guard were on her side, she would stand a
chance of winning…
Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard is a riveting read, and
in more ways than one an exhilarating sequel to Red Queen. With a strong female
character who is prepared for deathly duels with dangerous enemies as the main
protagonist, the story is as electrifying as it can get. Glass Sword is every
reader’s fantasy coming true with strong and unforgettable characters, flowing
narrative, breath-taking landscape with an array of characters planted to
inhabit it and a story that is free-flowing and difficult to forget. While
opinions may differ if weighed against the scale with the first book, I can
safely conclude that Glass Sword is one thrilling read that you won’t want to
miss.
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