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The #1 New York Times bestselling series!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard, this 55-page digital original prequel novella is an intriguing glimpse into the world of Red Queen before Mare and Cal and the Scarlet Guard.

Queen Coriane, first wife of King Tiberias, keeps a secret diary—how else can she ensure that no one at the palace will use her thoughts against her? In her diary, Coriane recounts her heady courtship with the crown prince, the birth of a new prince, Cal, and the potentially deadly challenges that lay ahead for her in royal life.

Plus don't miss Realm Breaker! Irresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises, this stunning fantasy series from Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen series, begins where hope is lost and asks: When the heroes have fallen, who will take up the sword?


In a royal court where thoughts are weapons, can a quiet love survive?


  • Red Queen Prequel Novella: Return to the world of Norta and witness the events that shaped the royal family long before the Scarlet Guard's rebellion.
  • YA Fantasy Romance: Follow the gentle, unexpected love story between the quiet Coriane Jacos and Prince Tiberias, a bond tested by the immense pressures of the crown.
  • Secret Diary Format: Read Queen Coriane’s story in her own words through her private journal, a raw and intimate account of her fears, hopes, and sorrows.
  • Mental Health Representation: A poignant and powerful exploration of a young queen’s struggle with depression and anxiety amidst the glittering but cruel world of royal life.

About the author(s)

Victoria Aveyard is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the RED QUEEN series and the REALM BREAKER trilogy. Her books have been translated into over 40 languages and counting. Born and raised in a small town in Western Massachusetts, she now lives in Los Angeles with her dog and her husband.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR RED QUEEN: “A sizzling, imaginative thriller, where romance and revolution collide, where power and justice duel. It’s exhilarating. Compelling. Action-packed. Unputdownable.” - USA Today

“Aveyard weaves a compelling new world of action-packed surprises... inventive, character-driven.” - Kirkus Reviews

“A volatile world with a dynamic heroine.” - Booklist

“Fascinating world building... Readers will be intrigued by a world that reflects today’s troubling issues concerning ethnic inequality, unfair distribution of wealth, pollution, warfare, political corruption, and the frightening power of the media.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Breakneck pace and engaging characters.” - School Library Journal

“[Aveyard] sets her audience up for a gaspworthy twist that reconfigures nearly every character’s role and leaves Mare with no one to trust but herself... This blend of fantasy and dystopia will be an unexpected and worthy addition to many genre fans’ reading list.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books