War Storm - (Red Queen) by Victoria Aveyard (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

For a limited time only, this 10th anniversary paperback edition of War Storm is finished with stunning floral edges, dripping in blood. Make sure to collect all five limited edition paperbacks in the series--also available in a box set--to create a seamless, striking design across all volumes.

The fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series.

Perfect for fans of Lauren Robert's Powerless and George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones series, the Red Queen series comes to a stunning conclusion in War Storm.

VICTORY COMES AT A PRICE.

Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal's betrayal nearly destroyed her. Now determined to protect her heart--and secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like her--Mare resolves to overthrow the kingdom of Norta once and for all . . . starting with the crown on Maven's head.

But no battle is won alone, and before the Reds may rise as one, Mare must side with the boy who broke her heart in order to defeat the boy who almost broke her. Cal's powerful Silver allies, alongside Mare and the Scarlet Guard, prove a formidable force. But Maven is driven by an obsession so deep, he will stop at nothing to have Mare as his own again, even if it means demolish everything--and everyone--in his path.

War is coming, and all Mare has fought for hangs in the balance. Will victory be enough to topple the Silver kingdoms? Or will the little lightning girl be forever silenced?

In the epic conclusion to Victoria Aveyard's stunning series, Mare must embrace her fate and summon all her power . . . for all will be tested, but not all will survive.

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!

From the Back Cover

VICTORY COMES AT A PRICE.

Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal's betrayal nearly destroyed her. Now determined to protect her heart--and secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like her--Mare resolves to destroy the kingdom of Norta once and for all . . . starting with the crown on Maven's head.

But no battle is won alone, and before the Reds may rise as one, Mare must side with the boy who broke her heart in order to destroy the boy who almost broke her. Cal's powerful Silver allies, alongside Mare and the Scarlet Guard, prove a formidable force. But Maven is driven by an obsession so deep, he will stop at nothing to have Mare as his own again, even if it means destroying everything--and everyone--in his path.

War is coming, and all Mare has fought for hangs in the balance. Will victory be enough to topple the Silver kingdoms? Or will the little lightning girl be forever silenced?

In the epic conclusion to Victoria Aveyard's stunning series, Mare must embrace her fate and summon all her power . . . for all will be tested, but not all will survive.

Review Quotes

"Fascinating world building... Readers will be intrigued by a world that reflects today's troubling issues concerning ethnic inequality, unfair distribution of wealth, pollution, warfare, political corruption, and the frightening power of the media." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"In this showstopping finale to a series begun with Red Queen (2015), the world has widened greatly--but the legions of readers who have been here from the beginning will be dying to know how it all ends." - ALA Booklist

"Fast-paced and action packed, Glass Sword is compelling and strong, guaranteed to gratify anxious readers of the series and fans of dystopian and fantasy literature." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

PRAISE FOR RED QUEEN: "A sizzling, imaginative thriller, where romance and revolution collide, where power and justice duel. It's exhilarating. Compelling. Action-packed. Unputdownable." - USA Today

"Aveyard weaves a compelling new world of action-packed surprises... inventive, character-driven." - Kirkus Reviews

"A volatile world with a dynamic heroine." - Booklist

"Breakneck pace and engaging characters." - School Library Journal

"[Aveyard] sets her audience up for a gaspworthy twist that reconfigures nearly every character's role and leaves Mare with no one to trust but herself... This blend of fantasy and dystopia will be an unexpected and worthy addition to many genre fans' reading list." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Aveyard's "little lightning girl" remains a relatable and deeply flawed heroine... Aveyard adeptly sets the scene for a fourth book to follow, amid a war not yet won." - Publishers Weekly

"Another devastating cliff-hanger ending will leave readers hungry for the final volume." - Booklist

"Simmering with internal conflict and well-devised courtly scheming." - Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR GLASS SWORD: "High-stakes excitement and sharp plot twists... make this a fast-paced, exciting read and a thrilling sequel." - Booklist

"Aveyard certainly has a flair for the dramatic, which teens will eat up. The action hits the ground running and doesn't stop until after the last page is turned." - School Library Journal