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King's Cage

by Victoria Aveyard · Red Queen #3 · 507 pages · Published February 2017
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
3.74 / 5 across 175K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A dark, tense Young Adult ya fantasy built around captivity, war, rebellion. 507 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Dark. Tense. Political.

Dark Tense Political

Mood Match

Dark Tense Political
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Content notes

Violence Captivity
Captivity
War
Rebellion
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
YA Fantasy
Moods
Dark
Tense
Political
Key Tropes
Captivity
War
Rebellion
Ending
Satisfying
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FAQ

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Is King's Cage spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Do I need to read King's Cage in order?

King's Cage is book 3 in the Red Queen series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy King's Cage?

Readers who love dark and tense stories with captivity and war. Best suited for Young Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is King's Cage?

A dark, tense Young Adult ya fantasy built around captivity, war, rebellion. 507 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for King's Cage?

Content notes include: violence, captivity. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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