Red Queen (Red Queen, 1) by Victoria Aveyard

“Red Queen” is set in a world divided by blood—those with red blood, like the common people, and those with silver blood, who possess superhuman abilities and rule over society. The story follows Mare Barrow, a Red who lives in poverty and uncertainty. Her life changes drastically when she discovers she has a unique power of her own, despite being of Red blood. This revelation thrusts her into the dangerous world of the Silver elite, where she must navigate court politics, betrayal, and an emerging rebellion. Mare becomes a symbol of hope for the oppressed Reds and a key figure in the struggle against the oppressive Silver regime. The novel explores themes of power, identity, and revolution, set against a backdrop of a richly imagined fantasy world.