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  Book Review: The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Rating : ★★★★ ☆ I just completed The Red Queen written by Victoria Aveyard.  I listened to this book on Libby, and I own the book as well.  The listening time was 10 hours and 56 minutes.  I read along with the book, and there are 388 pages. It took me a while to complete the book because I mostly listened to it at work.  I started the book on 10 March 2025 and completed it on 16 March 2025.  This is the first book in the Red Queen series.   The debut book plunges you into a richly imagined world of power, deep betrayal, and revolution. The book combines dystopian intrigue with fantasy elements, creating a story that is both fast-paced and emotionally gripping. The protagonist of the story, Mare Barrow, is a relatable and determined heroine whose journey is from a humble “Red” commoner (this is a two-caste system) to a key player in a dangerous royal (Silver) court. The plot is brimming with unex...

FEBRUARY READS Occasionally, a book grabs you by the heart, takes you on a wild ride, or lingers in your mind long after the last page. But when six such books vie for your attention at once? That’s a problem every bibliophile wants to have. Here’s a roundup of six reads from my TBR of 2025 that crosses different genres, each promising a unique experience: 1. Renegades by Marissa Meyer Format: Libby (Own the series) / Pages: 552 / Listening Time: 17 Hours / Star Rating: 4.5 / Started: 3 Feb and Completed: 9 Feb 25 Dive into a world of superheroes and villains where the line between good and evil blurs in the most intriguing ways. Marissa Meyer’s Renegades pits a resistance group of extraordinary people against a ruling superhero regime. Packed with action, questions of morality, and a budding romance, this one is for fans of imaginative world-building and fast-paced storytelling. 2. Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto Format: Libby (Own) / Pages: 309 / Listening Time: 10Hrs: 21Min...