King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard (Red Queen #3) Review

King's cage was started right after Glass Sword ended which was a mind-blowing cliffhanger. 

I know what to expect from this book. It's Maven! It's a monster named Maven. 

I'm more than happy to have an opportunity to see more about Maven and yes all of the stuff I loved from King's Cage are from him. 

People like us," he scoffs. "We lie to everyone. Especially ourselves.

DAMN TRUE, MAVEN. Poor you, my kitten.

  

Maven, he's the lunatic king, he's a mad dog who just lost his leash, and he's sick. And yes, I have no complaint about him. I love him throughout his craziness. In fact, he's my favorite on this book. All of my favorite scenes are from him or about him. 

Mare on the other hand. She continues to be a selfish little lightning girl who loses her thunder. 

And Cal? He did nothing. And when he started doing things later on this book, it only made me question my loyalty to his ship. Or should I jump into Maven's wreckage ship? It sounds way more interesting now although I very much know Maven+Mare would never happen.

Another empty threat he makes every day. We both know this is better than the alternative. At least now I can pretend I'm doing something of use, and he can pretend he isn't entirely alone in this cage he built for himself. For both of us.

My biggest issue with this book is the pace. It feels so much dragging, way worse than on Glass Sword to the point I felt there's no so much storm occurs. It should be a full of earthquake, storm, and tornado continuously throwing at us. Thus, I can only give this book 3 stars and those 3 stars are for my baby, Maven only.

Only from the last chapter of Evangeline's POV and the epilogue seal my desire to continue waiting for book 4. Victoria's capability to create another mind-blowing cliffhanger was on point. Although it was predictable, it still feels like Victoria succeeds to pour salt into my wounds. 

Those who know what it's like in the dark will do anything to stay in the light.""Don't act like we're the same.""The same? No." He shakes his head. "But perhaps... we're even.

You are the only person I care about, the only person who reminds me I am alive. Not empty. And not alone.

Rating 3/5 stars

Originally posted on my Goodreads page, February 12, 2017