Red Rising Review

Rating: 7/10

Book one of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising trilogy reads like young adult dystopian fiction — competent, but nothing that prepares you for what follows.

Golden Son and Morning Star are a different beast entirely. The story evolves into sophisticated political intrigue with morally gray characters, large-scale consequences, and genuine emotional stakes. The shift in tone is dramatic and entirely earned.

Don’t let the slow start fool you. Books two and three are spectacular.