Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

     Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard is an awesome read!  This story is set in a world composed of Reds and Silvers. The Silvers are born with magical powers.  They can read people's minds, manipulate metal, and control water and fire.  The lowly Reds can only obey and serve the Silvers in control of their society.
     Mare Barrow, a poor peasant girl and lowly Red, struggles to earn enough money to support her family.  Her older brothers have been sent off to fight a war started by the Silvers, and she is left to provide for her younger sister and parents.
     When Mare is brought to the palace to serve the royal family, an accident occurs, and it is discovered that Mare has supernatural powers that have in the past only belonged to Silvers.  Though she is red-blooded, Mare possesses Silver abilities.  In order to avoid a rebellion and upset what everyone has always known to be true, the king tells his people that Mare is the long-lost daughter of a deceased Silver war hero.  He tells the people that though Mare was raised as a Red, she is truly a Silver.  The royals are puzzled and threatened by the idea of a red-blooded girl possessing powers like them.  The truth of Mare's powers could ruin everything.  If Reds learn the truth, it could add fire to the rebellion that has been gaining strength.  Reds are tired of being second class citizens, and Mare's abilities prove they are not inferior.  What if there were more like her?
     Both the Silvers and the Reds want Mare to help in their cause, but which side will she choose?  Though Red by birth, she begins to have feelings for both Silver princes at the palace.  She begins to see that they are more than their titles and powers.  But how can she betray her family and the Reds back home?
     This book is full of exciting confrontations and twisted plot lines!  It is a fun and fast read for those who enjoyed Graceling and The Selection novels.  If you pick up a copy of  Red Queen, you won't be disappointed!