Common Sense Media Review
By Andrea Beach
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Bonus collection for fans of original Red Queen series only.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
BROKEN THRONE: A RED QUEEN COLLECTION is just that, a collection of short story/novellas, maps, journal entries, and fictional research into the history of the Red Queen world. Favorite characters and villains make appearances in events from before, during, and after the events of the original series. Mare, Cal, Maven, Evangeline, General Farley, an insane lake nymph, and more fill in some gaps in the original and provide more glimpses into what the future may hold for the characters and the world they inhabit.
Is It Any Good?
Fans of Victoria Aveyard's popular fantasy series will love going back to the Red Queen world, but the collection of stories, maps, and timelines doesn't stand on its own. Fictional journal entries, historical research, and the stories/novellas of Broken Throne: A Red Queen Collection rely on the reader already having a deep understanding of the world and appreciation for the characters and the journeys they've undertaken. And be forewarned: Two of the novellas here have already been published as Cruel Crown.
It's a successful companion piece, though, that provides further insight into the main characters, fills in some gaps, and closes some circles while leaving room for even more. Maps, timelines, and journal entries help visualize the world, flesh out some characters, and sort out the order of some events. Mild-to-moderate fantasy violence, sexy stuff, and language make it best for teens and up.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Broken Throne: A Red Queen Collection fits in with the rest of the Red Queen series. Were there too many unanswered questions that this book answers? Why do you think the author wrote this book?
Why are fantasy series so popular? What do we love about them? Can we ever get enough of revisiting our favorite characters and worlds?
What are some of your favorite fantasy series? How does this one compare?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : HarperTeen
- Publication date : May 7, 2019
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 13 - 17
- Number of pages : 480
- Available on : Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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