Glass Sword - The Red Queen Series Book 2 by Victoria Aveyard

In the first book, The Red Queen, Mare Barrow knows she is different after she defies death, and realizes that she can control lightning.  After she was betrayed by someone whom she thought was a friend, suddenly she and Cal, the king's son are on the run for their lives.  Cal's brother, Maven, has betrayed them both and wants them both dead.  Maven has also taken the throne.

Mare and Cal take off on a journey to find other "newbloods" like Mare.  Her blood bleeds red, but she has considerable powers.  Cal's blood bleeds silver, and for years the Silvers have oppressed the Reds.  The two of them seek to make the world better, but also seek to put an end to Maven and his mother and the terrible powers they control.

Darkness follows Mare, and she must decide what kind of ruler she will be.  Will she be able to defeat the darkness that follows her?  Will she be able to triumph over Maven and create equality for both Reds and Silvers?

Book Two ends with our character in a serious predicament.  I am excited for Book #3.  How about you?