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5⭐️ I love this series. It‘s been a min since I read Red Rising, the first book, but I still remember how impactful it was. Book 2, did not disappoint. And that cliffhanger, 😱, left me with my mouth open, trying to catch my breath. 10/10 recommend this series. Anybody I have recommended it too also tell me how much they love it. It is a science fiction, fantasy and dystopian that‘s truly out of this world. If it‘s not there, put it on your TBR.

The Red Rising series plays political and societal drama out in grand fashion. In “Golden Son”, we watch Darrow continue to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds in his surreptitious quest to sow civil war throughout the Empire. And as in all trilogies, this Second Act was filled with plot twists and misdirections that have echoes of the Red Wedding and leaves our Odysseus broken and batter by the end.

Great sequel to 1st book! Loved it! Full review/rant over it via link

https://youtu.be/bhaJ57PFHJ0

I couldn‘t wait for my copy to arrive from the library so I‘m using up my Spotify credits for this one.

4✨ The war parts of this were not as interesting, but some big truths are revealed, and the cliffhanger at the end makes me glad I got the next book ready to go! #SeriesLove @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! It‘s rare but I may have like this one more than the first? Hard to say since they were both so good 🥰 I can‘t wait to see what happens in the next book 😬📖

Pierce Brown is a bloodydamn genius. A brilliant wordsmith. The ultimate creator of worlds. Channelling the Poet sovereign, Homer, while posing those much coveted moral questions and an action-packed plot, Golden Son upped the ante with its breathtaking plot twists, stinging betrayal and political discord. I was enthralled from beginning to end, desperate that my favourite characters survive the bloody warfare. The conclusion left my jaw unhinged.

“Friendships take minutes to make, moments to break, years to repair.”
#August2024

Just barely a pick. Not sure why this series is not resonating with me, but I think it‘s the lack of complex characters. I can‘t say this is better than the first one, but I‘m probably not going to read any further into the series. Better than so-so, but still on the “meh” side.

#12Booksof2023 on the 4th day of Christmas my favorite book of April was Golden Son, part of the Red Rising Saga.

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Really enjoying this series so far!!

I was not too impressed with this book. I managed to get through it and yes, I will probably read the next one because I do what to see what happens. There were times that I felt confused with who was on whose side. I read it for #NSR23 @Nessavamusic to get another bingo. Did get a spot for #ISpyBingoMay @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks It is book two of the series #SeriesLove23 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

I took a photo of the edition I read on Libby, where it said 620 pages. Goodreads says 430 pages. I do not understand the reason for the difference. The except for the next book was only 4 pages. #ChunskterChallenge2023 @Amiable

It was a tough choice but my top read of the month has to be Golden Son, book 2 of the Red Rising series. It also moves forward as my favorite of the first quarter of the year.
#TopReadsof2023

Wow I had heard this second book was a big improvement from book 1 and the fans were correct. A non stop action packed continuation of the story of a man who transforms from a Red - the lowest born of the Mars society to a Gold - the prestige ruling class. The first book was more YA and in a training school setting. This one is definitely an adult novel and features the many sparks of all out civil war. ⬇️

First book of 2023 finished.

I had a hard time motivating myself to read this one but then could very easily pick off 50-100 pages when I did actually pick it up. I did enjoy it while reading and the last 100 pages were amazing.

4/5⭐️

A great start to my 2023 reading.

#redrisingseries #goldenson #piercebrown #bookreview

My mom got me these bookish coasters for my birthday

She‘s the best!

#tea #teaandbooks #coasters #bookishcoasters

“There is no greater plague to an introvert than the extroverted.” - Roque, Golden Son by Pierce Brown

Ain‘t that the truth….

33 here we go!

And Happy New Year everyone

#birthdaygirl #newyear

I was struck with a quote that I related to deeply, we are all trying to chase that feeling of being 13 again getting lost in our first Harry Potter book. The first trilogy of Pierce Brown dang near did that. Mixed between hunger games and space travel I was locked in from chapter 1. Golden Son was my favorite of the trio, intense! Book 4 is on my shelf, waiting.
“Without me, she would not eat. Without her, I would not survive”.

Book 2 in the Red Rising series, Darrow has made it past the tests from the first book and finds himself in a series of other tests to gain leadership amongst the golds.

For me, this book dragged a little bit in the middle like the author could not figure out what needed to happen but the ending definitely packed a wallop to keep you wanting more.

#thoughtfulthursday @MoonWitch94

1) I play a daily puzzle/word game on my phone every morning. I feel like it helps wakes me up and gets me ready to start the day. At night, I put my boy to bed and hold him for a little bit watching him sleep. His little baby snores and sounds takes all the stress of the day away.

2. I try to, but not always.

3. I need noise. @Texreader that tinnitus is the worst sometimes.

Thanks for the tag @Texreader

Does anyone else use stir sticks as bookmarks? ♻️ #ReduceReuseRecycle #adventure #coffee #booksandcoffee

Diving into book 2 and this beer 🍻

On to book two of the Red Rising series! #CantStopWontStop

Starting the new year by finishing this absolutely fabulous novel.

#BookSpinBingo #BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks
#SeriesRead2021 @TheSpineView

This book is probably my favorite in the original trilogy and I loved it more after reading it again. 💚

Darrow is faced with a tough decision yet again and finds himself the leader of a group that threatens to change everything the Golds have created. The action is amazing in this one and my favorite character, Sevro, has some great scenes.

WOW! I did not at all expect the ending to this book and I‘m now very intrigued about the third one. It was definitely a good segway to keep the readers‘ interest!

This book was action-packed. Everywhere Darrow turns, he faces betrayal, complications, and hard choices. It was a good testament to the pain of war & challenges of leadership. At the same time, these characters - including and especially Darrow - spend so much time posturing that it's fairly tiring. It was hard to engage w/the plot at times; yet I continue to find the overall storyline of this series compelling.

Thanks for the tag @RamsFan1963 !

1. If I were to be an animal from a book I would definitely want to be Sophocles from the Red Rising series. Maybe not a fan of being cloned over and over but the jelly beans might make it worth it☺️🦊

2. It doesn‘t snow enough here in PDX! I grew up in Wyoming so I definitely miss the snow around here!
#two4tuesday

#quotsynov20 @TK-421
“There is no greater #plague to an introvert than the extrovert.”

Love this book, and I love this quote too

Book 2 of The Red Rising Trilogy. The twists and turns through this book had me on the edge of my seat. I was absolutely engrossed in this story.

Loving this series!

Bk2 of my #SuperSeptemberReadathon is done! That‘s 2 books off my #MountTBRShelvesOfDoom & another 4.5hrs towards my goal of 24 with much enjoyment, well, enjoyed😋Bk2 of the Mars series was fantastic, though not quite as good as Red Rising IMHO. It was still a ride of mayhem, blood & death with betrayal & a big dose of snarky crazy. Thank god I have the next book to read! Need to pick up Bks 4 & 5 though🤔

Really enjoying this book and already 75% of the way through. If you‘re into sci-fi and dystopian fiction, you might like this one. #audiowalk with my favorite cup and some Hibiscus Lacroix 🌸

Much needed rain today and it‘s actually cool enough to #audiobake! Thank goodness. This is my favorite blueberry muffin recipe and got to use fresh picked blueberries in it.

Summer is so delicious (especially with lots of butter and fresh fruit).

Spent the weekend camping in remote McCarthy, AK. This was the view from our tent, overlooking the Wrangell Mountains and Root Glacier in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (the largest national park in the country). I didn‘t get much solo reading done but my BF and I finished listening to Golden Son on audiobook since we had a 12 hour round trip drive. We literally finished the book at 12:30 am as we pulled onto our street!

I'm in love with this series and I only just finished book two. All of its twists and turns make my heart clench every time. I just got the third one and I cannot wait to start it. I have so many questions!!

#goldenson #piercebrown #nowreading

Tried for 75 pages of The Child Thief and just wasn‘t into in. Onto the next! Started this series a little while ago and finally continuing. I have books 3 & 4 ready to go 📚