





Red Rising
6 books
The Red Rising series by Pierce Brown has 6 books. Start with Red Rising (2014), then read the rest in the order below.
Red Rising reading order

Red Rising
Pierce Brown
In a society rigidly divided by color and ruled by the elite Golds, Darrow lives a life of hardship as a Red, toiling beneath the surface of Mars. When a devastating betrayal shatters his world, he is thrust into a dangerous game of infiltration and rebellion. Remade to pass as a Gold, Darrow must navigate a brutal, color-coded hierarchy, forging alliances and confronting enemies in a desperate bid to dismantle the oppressive system from within. Pierce Brown masterfully blends visceral action with profound themes of sacrifice, justice, and the corrupting nature of power, creating a cinematic and thought-provoking epic.

Golden Son
Pierce Brown
Darrow's desperate gamble to infiltrate the gilded halls of the Golds has succeeded, but the cost of his deception weighs heavily on his soul. Now, thrust into the heart of the ruling class, he must navigate a treacherous landscape of ambition, betrayal, and ancient rivalries. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Darrow grapples with his own thirst for vengeance, torn between the violent revolution he was trained for and the hopeful rebirth his people desperately need. He must master the ways of his enemies and forge unlikely alliances to ignite a war that will reshape humanity's future, all while confronting the ghosts of his past and the impossible choices that lie ahead.

Morning Star
Pierce Brown
The revolution has begun, and Darrow, once a slave, now stands at its forefront, ready to dismantle the oppressive Gold hierarchy that has enslaved his people and destroyed his life. Having infiltrated and climbed the ranks of the ruling class, he must now rally the downtrodden and face down ruthless enemies, some of whom were once his allies. In this epic conclusion, Darrow must inspire a desperate rebellion, unmake the cruel world built by his masters, and seize a destiny that has been denied for too long. Pierce Brown delivers a breathtaking, action-packed finale filled with operatic battles, profound sacrifice, and a satisfying, star-spanning conclusion.

Iron Gold
Pierce Brown
In a galaxy reshaped by revolution, a broken man haunted by loss is thrust into a desperate mission to steal an unimaginable prize, with his very survival hanging in the balance. This epic saga, the continuation of a universe-altering narrative, explores the birth of a new era amidst the ashes of the old. Pierce Brown masterfully weaves a tale of sacrifice, power, and the enduring struggle for a better future, delving into the complex consequences of war and the heavy burden of leadership.

Dark Age
Pierce Brown
In the aftermath of a bloody revolution, the dream of a just Republic founders as its founder, Darrow, is forced into outlawry. Waging a desperate war on Mercury, he grapples with the cost of his actions and the fading memory of the hero he once was. Meanwhile, Lysander au Lune, the exiled heir, returns to the Core with a vision of peace forged by conquest, setting him on a collision course with Darrow. As political machinations and desperate gambits unfold across the solar system, from Luna to Mercury, the very future of humanity hangs precariously in the balance, threatening to plunge the galaxy into a new Dark Age.

Light Bringer
Pierce Brown
In a galaxy teetering on the brink of collapse, Lysander, heir to a fallen empire, embarks on a relentless quest to reclaim the glory of the Golds and dismantle the rebellion that threatens their dominion. Driven by a burning ambition, he is willing to scorch the very stars to achieve his vision of a restored order. This epic saga plunges into the heart of a galaxy-spanning conflict, exploring profound themes of war, the enduring sting of loss, and the fragile flicker of hope amidst utter devastation. As Lysander's path unfolds, the narrative grapples with the arduous journey from the deepest darkness toward an elusive light, a journey that mirrors the struggle for home and redemption in a universe forever changed.