King's Cage

King's Cage

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2017 · English · Paperback · 36 editions
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In a world where power dynamics shift drastically between the blooded elite and those with extraordinary abilities, Mare Barrow finds herself ensnared in a menacing game of politics and betrayal. Once a fierce champion for the Red rebellion, she is now stripped of her lightning powers and reduced to a prisoner, grappling with the consequences of her own choices and the heavy burden of her past. Surrounded by treachery, she must navigate a volatile environment where friends can suddenly turn into foes and trust is a rare commodity.

As Mare’s resilience is tested, she wrestles with her role as a symbol of hope for the oppressed, even as her own fate hangs in the balance. The stakes are higher than ever, and the conflict between loyalty and survival will push her to her limits. In this tumultuous landscape, Mare must summon every ounce of courage to reclaim her strength and confront the darkness encroaching upon her and her loved ones.

Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 528 pages
Language English
Published Feb 7, 2017
Publisher HarperTeen
Editions 36 editions
ISBN-10 0062661914
ISBN-13 9780062661913

Genres

Science Fiction Dystopian Action & Adventure Fantasy

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King's Cage was unfortunately a bit of a letdown for me. I’ve enjoyed the series so far, but this instalment just didn’t live up to my expectations. Most of the book was painfully slow, with the plot crawling along and not much actually happening. Mare’s character, who I usually find strong and compelling, spent the majority of the book in captivity, which made her feel more passive and less interesting.Cal, on the other hand, was frustratingly indecisive throughout the story. His internal struggle could have added depth, but instead, it just made his character feel stuck and repetitive. Even the introduction of new perspectives, like Cameron’s, didn’t do much to liven things up—her sections felt more like filler than anything truly necessary.However, the last 15-20% of the book finally brought some much-needed excitement. The action kicked in, the stakes felt real, and the characters started to show the fire. It’s just a shame it took so long to get there. By the time things got interesting, I was already pretty disengaged.Overall, this book felt more like a bridge to the next instalment rather than a compelling story on its own, which has in all honesty made me think about whether to continue with the series or not. It has its moments, but they’re buried under a lot of dull, drawn-out narrative.

March 7th 2026

Okay....loved this book. It had its moments of being boring but not many. The ending was intense and beautiful and just so incredible!!

February 23rd 2026

I had a hard time getting into the book like I did the other two books but I'm not going to ride a few times that my understood. What's going on? I was so enthralled that I had to like keep going, keep going and then I would get lost again. But the ending that ending oh my God. Are you kidding me? Like why can't she win?

July 13th 2025

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