SuitabookGlass Sword
Victoria Aveyard
- Reading
- As a sequel, it follows on from the first book. If your reader has not read it recently, a brief recap together may help clarify the political divisions and relationships before beginning.
- Themes
- Mare’s recruitment and resistance: Mare seeks others with Red blood and Silver abilities as she tries to form a force against the new king. Mare’s effort to recruit newbloods places resistance to the king at the centre of the plot.
- Mare’s perspective and pacing: The story stays with Mare’s point of view. The story stays close to Mare’s perspective, and the slow opening followed by rushed handling of important events may create an uneven reading rhythm.
- Worth knowing
- The plot centres on rebellion and opposition to the king. If political conflict is a concern, consider whether this is a story your reader would be comfortable with.