Cruel Crown By Victoria Aveyard

Bought this after purchasing the Red Queen series and finding out this novella exists. Would’ve been better if it was available in a hardback since the rest of my series is hardback too but it arrived in great condition and I can’t wait to read it

ueen Song focuses on the tale of Coriane and how she came to be queen - elegantly written with a heartbreaking end. I loved Coriane as a character and her story - I just wish it had lasted longer!Steel Scars sees Farley rise up through the Scarlet Guard, written from her viewpoint with messages scattered throughout as information is relayed between the Scarlet Guard. She meets Shade and learns of the silver and reds that live among them. Not as good as Queen Song but still enjoyable and interesting to discover more about Farley.A short but sweet book to find out more about certain characters only touched upon in Red Queen.

I recommend reading it before War Storm. The diary of Cal's mother will be mentioned there and it's much more emotional if you actually know what they're talking about.

I enjoyed reading the first short story, Queen Song, but the second one was a little slow. The book was an enjoyable read, but not amazing. If you like the Red Queen series I'd still recommend picking this up though!

An interesting insight into the background and thought process of two characters whose actions have influenced the stage the frontline series is set on.